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Table 12 Cannabis client acceptance procedures reportedly in use by Certified Public Accountants who currently serve the industry

From: Accounting and the US cannabis industry: federal financial regulations and the perspectives of Certified Public Accountants and cannabis businesses owners

Client acceptance procedures in use

Certified Public Accountants that serve industry count (%)

Make clear Tax Code Section 280E expectations/follow law/ethics

4 (80%)

Special language in engagement letter

2 (40%)

Require client to have a bank account

1 (20%)

Require retainer

1 (20%)

Not different from any other client

1 (20%)

  1. Certified Public Accountants may have identified more than one procedure; therefore, percentages will not total 100%