Fractional CFO
Strategic financial leadership without the full-time overhead. We build cash flow models, manage investor reporting, and drive profitability.
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SCALE WITH
CONFIDENCE
NOT COMPLIANCE FEAR.
Exhale Consulting Services - Cannabis Industry CPA Firm is the premier CPA firm for the cannabis industry. We engineer bulletproof 280E tax strategies and fractional CFO frameworks for operators ready to dominate.
Trusted by 150+ MSOs and single-state operators.
280E OptimizedMaximum legal deductions
Trusted Partners & Operators
GREEN LEAF
CANNA CORP
ELEVATE FARMS
NEXUS BOTANICALS
APEX EXTRACTS
ZENITH CULTIVATION
Financial Armor
For Operators.
We don't just file taxes; we build financial infrastructure. From navigating the complexities of IRC 280E to preparing for M&A, our services are tailored exclusively for the cannabis vertical.
280E Tax Strategy
Aggressive but compliant methodology to minimize your tax burden. We structure COGS to ensure you aren't overpaying the IRS.
Learn MoreAudit Defense
Cannabis businesses face higher audit rates. Our bulletproof documentation and proactive defense strategies keep you protected.
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Preparing for acquisition or expansion? We clean up your books, standardize reporting, and maximize your enterprise value.
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100%Cannabis Focused
Built for the Green Rush.
Exhale Consulting Services - Cannabis Industry CPA Firm was founded on a singular premise: cannabis operators are fundamentally underserved by traditional accounting firms. The regulatory landscape is a minefield, and generic financial advice simply doesn't cut it.
We are not just CPAs; we are industry insiders. We understand the nuances of seed-to-sale tracking, the heavy burden of IRC 280E, and the capital constraints unique to plant-touching businesses.
Our mission is to provide institutional-grade financial infrastructure to dispensaries, cultivators, and vertically integrated MSOs. We turn compliance from a liability into a competitive advantage.
10+ YrsCombined Industry Exp
$500M+Revenue Managed
250+
Clients Served
$50M
Tax Saved
48
States Covered
0%
Audit Loss Rate
Proof of
Performance.
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RetailMulti-State Retail Expansion
Challenge:
Rapid expansion led to fractured accounting and severe 280E cash flow constraints.
Result:
Restructured entity setup, saving $1.2M in Year 1 tax liabilities.
CultivationCOGS Optimization
Challenge:
Under-allocating indirect costs to inventory, resulting in overpayment of federal taxes.
Result:
Implemented strict cost accounting, increasing legal deductions by 40%.
M&ASuccessful $40M Exit
Challenge:
Operator needed audited financials and clean cap table to secure acquisition offer.
Result:
Delivered pristine data room in 45 days, closing deal above valuation target.
Word on the Street
Exhale Consulting Services - Cannabis Industry CPA Firm completely transformed our messy books into an investor-ready dashboard. Their knowledge of 280E is unmatched. Best investment we made this year.
Sarah JenkinsCEO, High Plains Retail
We were terrified of our first IRS audit. The Exhale Consulting Services - Cannabis Industry CPA Firm team stepped in, organized our documentation, and defended our COGS allocations flawlessly.
Marcus ThorneFounder, Zenith Cultivation
Having a fractional CFO who actually understands the cannabis supply chain changed our trajectory. We're now expanding into two new states confidently.
Elena RodriguezCOO, Nexus Botanicals
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