Cash Crop CFO Resourceshttps://cashcropcfo.com/resources.html Cannabis accounting, 280E tax and fractional CFO guides for licensed operators.en-us What Is Section 280E? A Plain-English Guide for Cannabis Operatorshttps://cashcropcfo.com/resources/what-is-280e.htmlhttps://cashcropcfo.com/resources/what-is-280e.htmlWed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000280E & TaxSection 280E explained in plain English: what it says, why cannabis tax rates run so high, what COGS still covers, and how Schedule III changed medical. How to Split Shared Costs Between Medical and Adult-Use Licenseshttps://cashcropcfo.com/resources/dual-license-cost-allocation.htmlhttps://cashcropcfo.com/resources/dual-license-cost-allocation.htmlWed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Schedule IIIDual-license cannabis cost allocation: a step-by-step way to split shared costs between medical and adult-use, with a worked example and memo tips. Cannabis COGS Under IRC 471: What You Can and Can't Includehttps://cashcropcfo.com/resources/cannabis-cogs-irc-471.htmlhttps://cashcropcfo.com/resources/cannabis-cogs-irc-471.htmlWed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000COGS & InventoryCannabis COGS under IRC 471 explained: which costs resellers and producers can include, why 263A doesn't help under 280E, and the records that support it. Do You Need a Fractional CFO for Your Cannabis Business?https://cashcropcfo.com/resources/fractional-cfo-cannabis.htmlhttps://cashcropcfo.com/resources/fractional-cfo-cannabis.htmlWed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000CFO & FinanceWhen does a cannabis business need a fractional CFO? Learn the warning signs, how a CFO differs from a bookkeeper or tax preparer, and how to weigh the cost. How 280E Hits Dispensaries, Cultivators and Manufacturers Differentlyhttps://cashcropcfo.com/resources/280e-dispensary-vs-cultivator.htmlhttps://cashcropcfo.com/resources/280e-dispensary-vs-cultivator.htmlWed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000280E & TaxHow 280E hits dispensaries, cultivators and manufacturers differently: reseller vs producer COGS rules, why vertical integration matters, and a comparison. How to Build a Cannabis Chart of Accounts That Holds Up Under 280Ehttps://cashcropcfo.com/resources/cannabis-chart-of-accounts.htmlhttps://cashcropcfo.com/resources/cannabis-chart-of-accounts.htmlWed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000BookkeepingBuild a cannabis chart of accounts that holds up under 280E: COGS cost pools, classes by license, a sample account list and the mistakes that cost operators. How to Reconcile Metrc to QuickBooks Every Month (Without Losing a Week to It)https://cashcropcfo.com/resources/metrc-quickbooks-reconciliation.htmlhttps://cashcropcfo.com/resources/metrc-quickbooks-reconciliation.htmlWed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000COGS & InventoryA monthly Metrc to QuickBooks reconciliation checklist for cannabis operators: what to tie out, common inventory variances, and who owns each step. Cash Controls for Dispensaries: Counts, Drops and Vault Logs That Actually Workhttps://cashcropcfo.com/resources/dispensary-cash-controls.htmlhttps://cashcropcfo.com/resources/dispensary-cash-controls.htmlWed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Cash & BankingDispensary cash controls explained: dual control, till counts, safe drops, vault logs, deposits and variance thresholds that protect cash and your books. How to Build a 13-Week Cash Flow Forecast for a Cannabis Businesshttps://cashcropcfo.com/resources/cannabis-13-week-cash-flow.htmlhttps://cashcropcfo.com/resources/cannabis-13-week-cash-flow.htmlWed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000CFO & FinanceBuild a 13-week cash flow forecast for your cannabis business: template structure, a 280E tax reserve, excise and sales tax timing, and a worked example. How to Prepare for an IRS Audit as a Cannabis Business (Before the Letter Arrives)https://cashcropcfo.com/resources/cannabis-irs-audit.htmlhttps://cashcropcfo.com/resources/cannabis-irs-audit.htmlWed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000280E & TaxCannabis IRS audit prep: what examiners focus on (COGS, cash, inventory, 280E), the records to keep ready, and what to do when a notice arrives. Cannabis Entity Structure: C Corp, S Corp, LLC and Management Companieshttps://cashcropcfo.com/resources/cannabis-entity-structure.htmlhttps://cashcropcfo.com/resources/cannabis-entity-structure.htmlWed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000280E & TaxCannabis entity structure explained: how C corps, S corps, LLCs and management companies interact with 280E, what courts have said, and the risks to weigh. How to Record and File Cannabis Excise and Sales Taxes Without Losing Trackhttps://cashcropcfo.com/resources/cannabis-excise-sales-tax.htmlhttps://cashcropcfo.com/resources/cannabis-excise-sales-tax.htmlWed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000BookkeepingHow to record cannabis excise and sales taxes: gross vs net revenue, liability accounts, a monthly filing calendar, state differences, and late-filing risk. Cannabis Banking: The Records Your Bank and the IRS Expect You to Keephttps://cashcropcfo.com/resources/cannabis-banking-records.htmlhttps://cashcropcfo.com/resources/cannabis-banking-records.htmlWed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Cash & BankingCannabis banking records explained: FinCEN 2014 guidance, deposit support, armored car logs, Form 8300 for cash over $10,000, and how to book bank fees. 9 Financial KPIs Every Cannabis Operator Should Track (With Formulas)https://cashcropcfo.com/resources/cannabis-kpis.htmlhttps://cashcropcfo.com/resources/cannabis-kpis.htmlWed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000CFO & FinanceThe 9 cannabis KPIs to track: gross margin, cost per gram, inventory turns, days of cash, tax rate, sales per sq ft, basket size, labor % and shrink. How to Choose a Cannabis Accountant: 12 Questions to Ask (and What Good Answers Sound Like)https://cashcropcfo.com/resources/choosing-a-cannabis-accountant.htmlhttps://cashcropcfo.com/resources/choosing-a-cannabis-accountant.htmlWed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Choosing a FirmHow to choose a cannabis accountant: 12 questions to ask about 280E, COGS, Schedule III, Metrc, cash and pricing, and what a strong answer sounds like.