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Figuring Out: Beyond 280E in Cannabis Accounting | Podcast #53 1 Credit

Figuring Out: Beyond 280E in Cannabis Accounting | Podcast #53 1 Credit

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    October, 2025

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    Accounting

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Learning Objectives

  • Discuss how CPAs perceive and navigate cannabis business engagements.
  • Identify major compliance challenges beyond Section 280E in cannabis accounting.
  • Analyze the role of state-specific cannabis laws in client service.
  • Explain the importance of professionalism and advocacy in cannabis accounting.
  • Explore the future role CPAs may play in shaping cannabis regulation.

Course Overview

Welcome to another Episode of W.T.F. with Saul; we sit down with Renata Serban, CPA, to unpack the fast-growing and complex world of cannabis accounting. This conversation dives into the challenges CPAs face when serving cannabis businesses, from unclear regulations to strict tax codes, while highlighting how compliance and professionalism shape the path forward.

Renata shares her experience advising cannabis clients and navigating regulatory confusion across state boards and professional organizations. She offers insights on the perception of CPAs in the industry, the overlooked realities beyond Section 280E, and the importance of mastering state-specific rules. Listeners will hear how she pushes for stronger advocacy and professionalism to legitimize cannabis accounting as a respected practice.

Key Topics:

  • CPA perception cannabis businesses
  • Legal and regulatory confusion
  • Beyond Section 280E
  • State law differences
  • Professionalizing cannabis accounting

This CPE Episode gives accounting professionals a grounded perspective on risks, responsibilities, and opportunities in cannabis finance. Whether you are on the fence about serving these clients or curious about how the profession is shaping future cannabis regulations, Saul and Renata bring a candid discussion that delivers clarity and actionable takeaways.

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Accounting for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Accounting for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible

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About Experts

Renata Serban

Renata Serban CPA,CMA

Founder & CEO, Highly Elevated CPA

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Renata Serban is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Management Accountant with over 15 years of experience, notably serving as an award-winning specialist in cannabis accounting for operators in New York and New Jersey. As founder and CEO of Highly Elevated CPA, Renata focuses on elevating financial literacy and advocating for robust, qualified accounting support in the heavily regulated cannabis industry. She leads the Cannabis Committee of the NYS Society of CPAs and helps develop compliance and training programs for leading regulatory and business organizations.


An expert in state tax policy and cannabis compliance, Renata is a principal drafter for regulatory comment letters and a frequent contributor to major industry publications. Her leadership is marked by her commitment to improving business practices, developing best-in-class financial controls, and supporting operators with cash flow analysis, cost accounting, reporting, and audit readiness. Renata’s educational outreach includes instructing courses and highlighting the critical nature of compliance for long-term business success.

Saulsony

Saul Sony

Director, MYCPE ONE

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As Director – Partnerships, Content Strategy, and M&A Advisory, I drive growth at the intersection of education, strategic alliances, and transaction advisory within accounting and professional services.

I partner with thought leaders, firms, and content creators to build high-impact collaborations and deliver compliance-ready content that helps professionals educate, influence, and scale on the MY-CPE ONE platform. I work closely with CPA and accounting firm owners to support MYCPE ONE's inorganic growth strategy identifying the right partners and aligning them toward shared goals.

In the M&A and advisory space, I work closely with private equity firms, accounting leaders, and advisors to create educational resources that support practice growth, succession planning, and deal execution. Through podcasts, webinars, and curated learning experiences, my goal is to enable smarter dealmaking and build stronger professional alignment. I work with CPA and Accounting Firm owners to collectively help MYCPE ONE's inorganic growth plans.

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Monica Taylor, CPA (US)

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Very good information for professionals who practice in states where Cannabis distribution has been legalized.

Figuring Out: Beyond 280E in Cannabis Accounting | Podcast #53

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