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Cannabis Rescheduling: What the Industry Needs to Know for 2025 1 Credit

Cannabis Rescheduling: What the Industry Needs to Know for 2025 1 Credit

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Learning Objectives

  • Evaluate the latest developments in cannabis rescheduling and regulatory policies.
  • Analyze how rescheduling may impact taxation, including Section 280E.
  • Assess changes in banking access and financial services for cannabis businesses.
  • Examine legal and compliance considerations arising from cannabis reclassification.
  • Identify market and investment opportunities resulting from rescheduling.

Course Overview

The potential rescheduling of cannabis is a major regulatory shift that could have far-reaching consequences for businesses and industry professionals. If cannabis is moved from Schedule I to Schedule III, the implications will affect legal frameworks, taxation (including Section 280E), banking access, and industry regulations. But what does this mean for cannabis operators, financial professionals, and investors?

Led by Zachary Gordon, this CPE course will provide an in-depth analysis of the latest developments in cannabis rescheduling and how they impact the industry in 2025 and beyond. Attendees will gain insights into how policy changes may affect compliance requirements, taxation rules, market opportunities, and the overall regulatory environment. The discussion will also address how businesses should prepare for potential shifts in federal enforcement, licensing, and financial accessibility.

Major Topics:

  • Cannabis Rescheduling Policy Updates
  • Legal & Regulatory Implications
  • Impact on Taxation Rules
  • Banking & Financial Access
  • Business & Market Opportunities

This CPE course is essential for cannabis business owners, financial professionals, tax advisors, and industry stakeholders looking to understand and navigate the impact of cannabis rescheduling. Stay informed on key regulatory changes and be proactively prepared for the evolving legal landscape in 2025.

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License details Credits Status
Specialized Knowledge for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Specialized Knowledge for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Specialized Knowledge for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Specialized Knowledge for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible

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Credit

1

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Zachary Gordon

Zachary Gordon , CPA

Founder, RedFive Services

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Zachary Gordon is a CPA with over fifteen years of professional experience across multiple industries and functions. He serves as the fractional CFO, strategic and tax advisor for a portfolio of crypto, cannabis and tech companies. 

Zach focuses on tax planning and optimization, financial modeling and advisory services, business structuring and transaction support. He has also advised clients in the real estate, healthcare, nonprofit, fintech, media and consumer goods sectors.

Zach holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Binghamton University. He is a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the New York State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA).

Zach sits on the NYSSCPA Board of Directors, Cannabis Committee, and Technology Assurance Committee. He is the current Chair of the Digital Assets Committee and was Chair of the Cannabis Industry Committee for three terms. He was named to the Society’s inaugural Forty Under 40 in 2020. He also sits on the AICPA National Cannabis Committee and was named a Forty Under 40 CPA by CPA Practice Advisor in 2021, 2022 and 2023. He is an advisor to CoFounders Lab’s Accelerator Program, advising startups on financial and operational matters.

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