The recent closing of the hemp loophole is set to bring massive changes to the $30 billion hemp industry.

For years, hemp-derived THC products thrived in a legal gray area, but now the federal government has set a one-year deadline to end the sale of most intoxicating hemp products.

This shift will create new challenges for hemp businesses as they adapt to stricter regulations, but it also opens up opportunities for accountants to step in as trusted advisors during this critical transition.

Join Andrew Hunzicker, CPA, along with leading cannabis tax attorneys Rachel Gillette and Jen Benda from Holland & Hart, as they break down the implications of the hemp loophole closure and what it means for accountants, cannabis businesses, and the broader industry.

You'll learn:

• The immediate impact of the hemp loophole closure on businesses

• How hemp businesses can navigate compliance and restructuring

• Opportunities in the evolving CBD and cannabis markets

• Key financial challenges businesses will face in 2026

• Best practices for advising clients during this period of change

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Don't miss this essential discussion with Andrew Hunzicker, Rachel Gillette, and Jen Benda on one of the most significant regulatory changes in years!

Budgeting for CapEx vs. OpEx can feel like a tightrope walk, but getting it right is critical for profitability in Cannabis businesses.

In this episode, DOPE CFO Certified Advisor Raymond Guns, CPA, sits down with Max Jackson, Founder of Cannabis Wiseguys, to share actionable insights from cultivation operations across the U.S.

What You’ll Learn:

- How to align operations and finance to make sure OpEx gets the budget it needs

- Strategies for optimizing workflows and responding to system failures with data-driven environmental controls

- Common operational bottlenecks that constrain profit growth and how to overcome them.

Whether you’re new to the industry or a seasoned pro, this episode offers practical strategies to help Cannabis businesses save capital and drive profitability.

Helping your Cannabis clients raise capital requires more than just crunching numbers… it’s about understanding what investors truly value.

In this episode, DOPE CFO Certified Advisor Raymond Guns, CPA, speaks with Dr. David Cunic, Founder of UCS Advisors, to uncover the secrets to successful capital raising in the Cannabis industry.

What You’ll Learn:

- Gain insights into the KPIs, benchmarks, and data trends that investors prioritize

- How to guide your clients through investor outreach and timeline management

- How to help your clients avoid common pitfalls and save time during the capital-raising process

Whether you’re advising new Cannabis entrepreneurs or established operators, this episode provides the tools you need to help your clients secure funding and grow their businesses… while positioning yourself as an expert Cannabis CFO.

Every month DOPE CFO founder Andrew Hunzicker, CPA covers the latest news and current events in Cannabis and CBD/hemp to help you stay in the know. Let’s see what happened in June!!

If you’ve been wondering what’s going on in the world of Cannabis legislation and business but haven’t had time to catch up on all the happenings, we’ve got you covered!

Tune in to our latest episode: “What’s Smoking in Cannabis and CBD News: June 2025 Monthly Recap.”

Social equity programs in Cannabis come with complex financial requirements that go far beyond standard business accounting. Many businesses participating in these programs struggle to meet ongoing compliance obligations, risking their licenses and partnerships.

From detailed revenue sharing agreements to specific reporting requirements, social equity compliance involves financial tracking that most accountants aren't familiar with. Mistakes in documentation or reporting can jeopardize both the equity partnership and regulatory standing.

Join us for an informative podcast as Andrew Hunzicker, CPA breaks down the financial compliance requirements for Cannabis social equity programs.

You'll learn:

- State-specific social equity financial requirements and their implications

- Proper documentation and accounting for equity partnerships and revenue sharing

- Ongoing reporting obligations that businesses must maintain

- How to structure partnerships to meet both business and compliance goals

- Common financial compliance mistakes in social equity programs

- Best practices for maintaining accurate records that satisfy regulators

Whether you're participating in a social equity program or advising clients who are, this session will help you navigate the complex financial landscape of Cannabis social equity compliance.

The financial systems that work for a single dispensary or grow will break down completely as you add locations, expand to new states, or scale your production. What was once manageable with basic bookkeeping becomes a compliance nightmare as your business grows.

Most Cannabis companies realize they need more sophisticated financial operations only after they've already outgrown their systems - leading to costly mistakes, reporting delays, and lost opportunities during critical growth phases.

Listen in as Andrew Hunzicker, CPA shares essential strategies for scaling Cannabis financial operations successfully.

You'll learn:

✅ The warning signs that your financial systems won't support your growth plans

✅ Key milestones that trigger the need for financial operations upgrades

✅ Essential systems and tools for multi-state Cannabis operations

✅ Strategies for maintaining compliance while managing rapid expansion

✅ Common financial scaling mistakes and how to avoid them

Whether you're a Cannabis business leader planning for growth or an accountant serving expanding Cannabis clients, this episode provides practical guidance for navigating the complex journey from startup to sophisticated enterprise.

Cannabis businesses can't simply walk into any bank and open an account. Most financial institutions are still too nervous about the federal implications, leaving operators stuck with high-fee relationships or worse - operating entirely in cash.

When cannabis businesses do find banks willing to work with them, the fees can be outrageous and services limited. Without proper banking, you're paying premium costs for basic services while handling cash risks that threaten your business.

Listen in to learn what makes a good cannabis bank and how to find one.

Andrew Hunzicker, CPA will cover:

• Key banking requirements cannabis businesses absolutely need

  
  

• Red flags that signal overpriced or unstable banking relationships

  
  

• How to negotiate reasonable fees and terms with cannabis-friendly banks

  
  

• Differences between credit unions, community banks, and national institutions

  
  

• Essential questions to ask before signing a banking agreement

  
  

• Practical tips for maintaining strong banking relationships long-term

  
  

Don't settle for cash-only operations or exploitative banking terms. Learn how to find and secure the banking relationship your business deserves.

Your Cannabis clients are facing unexpected cost increases they didn't budget for. Chinese tariffs are driving up prices for equipment, packaging, and hardware - hitting an industry already struggling with thin margins.

With competition keeping retail prices in check, many businesses can't pass these costs to consumers. The result? Shrinking profits and tough decisions about where to cut corners.

Listen in to learn how these tariffs are affecting Cannabis businesses and what you can do about it.

Andrew Hunzicker, CPA will break down:

• How tariffs are affecting different parts of the Cannabis supply chain

  
  

• Ways to help clients track and manage these rising expenses

  
  

• Practical financial strategies to offset tariff-related costs

  
  

• Potential opportunities in domestic sourcing

  
  

• How to factor these changes into your clients' financial planning

  
  

Don't let your clients get caught off guard by these changing costs. Get practical advice for helping them protect their profits in today's market.