Presenter: NBI Marijuana Business Law in Montana
March 23, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Live Online Seminar – LINK – Details on NBI: The National Business Institute Website
Marijuana Business Law in Montana
Know the Salient Points of Marijuana Laws and Effectively Advise Your Clients
Speaker
Bruce T Andersen is the President of BTA Corporation, a boutique firm located in Los Angeles, California, providing tax, accounting, and consulting services to small businesses. Mr. Andersen is a Certified Public Accountant. He has taught management science and information systems at California State University in Bakersfield. For the last 14 years, he has been a member of the faculty at the University of Phoenix School of Business. Mr. Andersen is a member of California Society of Certified Public Accountants. He received his B.S. degree from Iowa State University, M.S.B.A. degree from Boston University, his M.B.A. degree from California State University in Bakersfield, and his M.S. (taxation) from Golden Gate University. After watching the cannabis industry for several years, the firm set up a division specifically for the cannabis industry in 2018, branded as CannabisCPA.tax, providing tax, audit, accounting, and systems support to the cannabis industry.
Course Synopsis
The legalization of marijuana has created business opportunities, but it has also created many questions and uncertainties for professionals advising businesses due to the position of the federal government. What are possible federal responses to legalized cannabis? What types of businesses does state law allow, and how does a potential business owner obtain a permit? When are you potentially violating federal law by merely assisting a client? Learn the answers to these questions and more – register today!
- Understand how the federal government can use forfeiture laws to close marijuana-related businesses.
- Evaluate the current banking landscape and determine whether a cannabusiness can obtain financing.
- Ensure marijuana business clients have business policies and procedures in place that help them avoid legal scrutiny.
- Confidently advise clients on all aspects of the marijuana business licensing process.
- Gain practical legal tips on cannabis product packaging, labeling, and testing.
- Recognize the state and federal tax implications for cannabis-related businesses.
Who Should Attend
This intermediate level online seminar provides practical information on marijuana law for:
- Attorneys
- Accountants and CPAs
- Bankers and Commercial Lenders
- Financial Advisors
- Paralegals