The Andersen CPA Firm is a premier boutique resource to the legal cannabis industry in the areas of tax, auditing, accounting, and consulting.

Cannabis CPA Tax

You cannot prepare a good income tax return without a solid accounting system specifically crafted for the industry. You cannot operate in full compliance with municipal and state regulations without accurately reporting to these agencies. That is where Cannabis CPA Tax comes in. As a practice area of the long-standing CPA firm, Andersen CPA, we know your business.

We are a CPA firm with a heavy concentration in cannabis. We provide tax, audit, accounting, and business systems support to small- and medium-sized cannabis and CBD companies. We are based in California but service clients in 19 states and Washington, D.C. Our clients include indoor and outdoor growers, distributors, manufacturers, and retailers. Some sub-categories are beverage, pet products, CBD, and, of course, top-shelf flower.

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Understanding Tax Returns and Financial Statements: Practical Application for Legal Practice

With Bruce T. Andersen from BTA Corporation + 4 others

Build Out Your Financial Forensics and LPM Toolkit

How confident are you in your ability to assess the financial health of a client’s business? How often do you wish Google Translate would work on financial records? If you’ve ever been concerned that your lack of financial understanding may hinder your ability to represent your client effectively or is hurting your firm financially, this course is for you. This comprehensive course is designed to equip attorneys with the essential financial acumen needed for effective legal practice. By delving into the intricacies of financial statements, tax returns, and forensic analysis tools, participants will gain a working knowledge of business recordkeeping and tax reporting.

Who Should Attend

This legal course is designed for attorneys. Accountants, tax professionals, and paralegals will also benefit.

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Bruce is Named to the 2nd Edition of the Top 200 Cannabis Accountants Directory

Bruce continues to be a headliner in the Top 200 Cannabis Accountants’ 2nd Edition (2026), a compilation of the top 200 accountants and CPAs in the field.

The accolade is awarded by Sean Hocking, Founder of the Top 200 Cannabis Accountants, the Cannabis Law Report, Top 200 Cannabis Lawyers Directory (5th Edition) & The Top 200 Psychedelics Lawyers Directory (4th Edition).

“The U.S. legal cannabis market reached nearly $40 billion in 2024, and the need for accountants to manage high-volume cash transactions, multi-state license compliance, and rigorous audits has grown accordingly.

Cannabis accountants provide specialized financial and regulatory services tailored to the unique legal and operational challenges of the marijuana industry. Their primary role is to ensure businesses remain compliant with complex tax laws while maintaining clean financial records in a cash-heavy environment.”

View the Editorial here; and Bruce’s listing here:

Bruce T. Andersen, MBA, MS (Tax), CPA – Founder and Principal, CannabisCPA.Tax – Top 200 Cannabis Accountants

Got Tax? Taxes in the cannabis industry are the largest single expense of the legal cannabis business. It is vitally important that you have industry expertise available to minimize your costs and maximize your current taxes and future tax strategies.

If there are tax issues and concerns in your cannabis business, we are here to help. We have clients in many tax districts of California and several states within the U.S.

So, if you’ve “Got Tax” issues, we’ve “Got Answers.”

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Cannabis Industry Resources

The Cannabis industry changes by the minute and faces unique legal, financial, and operational considerations. These resources are intended to help you be informed and up-to-date. Here you’ll find several valuable resources available, including State Reference Guides.

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Tap into CFO Expertise in the Cannabis Industry

We are in a tough market. We help our clients get through it with top-notch reporting, strategic tax planning, and “always available” CFO services, ON CALL. We are here for counsel when you need us.

Why BTA Cannabis CPA Tax?

Subject Matter Expert sought nationwide
30+ Years of CPA Experience
Cannabis-specific experience since 2018

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Breadth of Services

The bigger picture of successful accounting & finance, not just federal income tax & 280e.

30+ Years Experience

including a dozen years of cannabis-specific experience in finance & operations at work for you.

Get Results

Pivot quickly. Change fast. Redefine ‘agility.’ Requirements we meet in the cannabis space.

Our Top Notch Services

Businesses in the cannabis industry have unique requirements.

We deliver the core services that make a major impact for growth and profitability. These are “CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT” services required to maintain your license and drive your business.