Running a cannabis business in California or New York comes with constant challenges — high taxes, banking limitations, evolving regulations, and the very real risk of legal disputes. These complexities intensify when audits, partnership disagreements, or regulatory reviews enter the picture.
At Verdant Strategies, we don’t just manage the books — we help cannabis operators and their legal teams bring structure and clarity to moments of financial uncertainty. Whether you're facing an audit, preparing for litigation, or entering mediation, we provide the strategic financial insight necessary to move forward confidently.
Many cannabis-related legal disputes begin with disorganized financial records. In an industry driven by cash transactions and multi-entity structures, financial inconsistencies can quickly become legal vulnerabilities.
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When litigation involves mismanagement, fraud claims, or disputed records, surface-level bookkeeping isn’t enough. Verdant delivers forensic accounting tailored to the cannabis industry, analyzing years of records to identify what’s missing, misclassified, or overstated.
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Legal arguments often hinge on financial details that are hard to explain, especially in cannabis. We break down complex reporting structures, segment data by license or vertical, and translate raw numbers into testimony that supports your claims or defense.
Common use cases include:
Litigation is expensive. In many cannabis business disputes, mediation offers a faster path to resolution — if both sides can agree on the numbers. That’s where we step in.
As a third-party financial expert, Verdant provides:
We help structure settlements around facts, not assumptions, so cannabis businesses can protect their licenses and keep moving forward.
Cannabis tax audits are complex and often unforgiving. Misclassified costs or inventory issues under IRC 471 or 280E can lead to steep penalties. In states like California and New York, enforcement has only become more aggressive.
Verdant helps cannabis businesses respond with a plan. We offer:
We work exclusively in cannabis, bringing a nuanced understanding of license structures, tax codes, and regulatory frameworks that traditional accounting firms often miss.
Verdant doesn’t operate in a silo. We collaborate with attorneys on everything from early-stage discovery to expert witness prep. When the financial strategy supports the legal strategy, both sides win.
Our clients don’t just resolve one issue — they leave better prepared for what’s next. From cleaner books to stronger reporting systems, we turn reactive situations into proactive structures.
Beverly Hills Office
8383 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 800
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
We serve cannabis businesses throughout California and beyond, where IRS scrutiny and aggressive local tax enforcement demand airtight financial controls. In California’s maturing market, success depends on compliance readiness and audit-proof systems.
New York Office
1325 Avenue of the Americas, 28th Floor
New York, NY 10019
New York’s cannabis program is still evolving — but financial disputes are already surfacing. From license partnerships to investor disputes, we help MSOs and new operators in New York and other recently legalized states prepare financial records that withstand legal review.
France Office
81 Rue de France
Nice, Alpes-Maritimes 06000
For cannabis investors and ancillary providers expanding in Europe, Verdant offers cross-border financial planning and regulatory support.
Whether you're a cannabis operator under audit, a lawyer preparing for court, or a business partner navigating a financial disagreement — clear, accurate financials can be the difference between exposure and resolution.
Verdant Strategies supports cannabis businesses in California, New York, and other key markets with expert forensic accounting, litigation support, and tax resolution.
Let’s bring clarity to conflict — and strategy to the table. Schedule a confidential consultation: (310) 807-0255 / info@verdantstrategies.com.
A forensic accountant examines financial records to uncover inconsistencies, errors, or signs of mismanagement that could impact a legal outcome. In cannabis cases, this might involve reviewing revenue recognition, identifying unreported cash transactions, or assessing how expenses were categorized under IRC 280E. At Verdant, we specialize in building clear financial narratives that hold up in court or mediation.
Financial mediation focuses specifically on the numbers, not legal positioning. Our role in mediation is to provide objective, third-party analysis of financial statements, revenue distributions, or partnership agreements. This helps legal teams negotiate from facts rather than assumptions and prevents drawn-out litigation over misunderstood finances.
If your case involves disputed ownership percentages, revenue allocations, misreported tax filings, or the valuation of cannabis assets, a financial expert witness can be critical. We help clarify complex records, translate financial events into court-friendly terms, and provide testimony grounded in cannabis-sector expertise.
Yes. Disorganized books, suspicious expense deductions, and irregular cash flow reporting are common audit triggers. In some cases, they also lead to partnership disputes or tax-related litigation. Verdant helps cannabis businesses address these issues before they escalate — and supports operators already under review with audit prep, cleanup, and strategic negotiation.
Many cannabis partnership disputes arise from poor financial transparency. Misaligned compensation structures, unclear profit-sharing terms, or unequal access to financial data can erode trust fast. Verdant works with clients to establish investor-grade financial systems that create accountability and reduce the risk of internal disputes.
Start by organizing key documents: revenue reports, expense logs, inventory records, tax filings, and entity structures. Ensure your chart of accounts segments activity by license, entity, or vertical. If your financials aren’t audit-ready, Verdant offers diagnostic reviews and cleanup to help you step into any audit with confidence.
The most commonly cited codes are IRC 280E, which limits cannabis businesses from deducting ordinary business expenses, and IRC 471, which governs inventory accounting. Mistakes in either area can increase tax liability or trigger audit penalties. Verdant’s team specializes in applying these codes accurately and defending those applications under review.
Attorneys rely on financial experts like Verdant to make complex accounting accessible in legal settings. We provide litigation support, expert witness reports, forensic analysis, and settlement modeling — all tailored to the cannabis industry. Our collaboration ensures every legal argument is grounded in verifiable financial evidence.
Let us help support your litigation and audit efforts. Schedule a confidential consultation: (310) 807-0255 / info@verdantstrategies.com.