Industry thought leader brings you strategy, engagement and inspiration
Kevin Haller is a Principal with Akene Consulting, LLC (Akene). He was the visionary, creator, and Chair of his firm’s Cannabis Industry Group, which evolved into Akene, a cannabis consulting firm. With his proverbial finger on the pulse of the cannabis industry, Kevin hopes to provide not only information and strategies to assist cannabis companies in achieving success, but also to engage and inspire. Akene’s blog will leverage Kevin’s knowledge, passion, insight, and experience, as well as his relationships with industry experts, advocates, influencers, and business owners.
Ending 2020 on a High Note
As we move toward 2021, we all need some positive news. In the first week of December, we received more than enough positivity to flow around the globe!
Interview with Treez Co-Founder John Yang
Technology Director Sean McLean interviews Treez Co-Founder and CEO John Yang about TreezPay, Social Equity, and his favorite munchy snacks.
Government Inches Closer to Rescheduling Marijuana
The Federal government is inching towards rescheduling marijuana, but not quite there yet, and 280E still applies and audits are coming.
Risk Management for Cannabis
Cannabis is essentially an emerging industry, and in dire need of risk management to identify potential risks, problems, or disasters before they happen and once identified, to develop procedures to avoid risks, minimize their impact, or cope with the aftermath.
Meet Kevin Haller
Kevin Haller is a Principal with Akene Consulting, LLC (Akene). He was the visionary, creator, and Chair of his firm’s Cannabis Industry Group, which evolved into Akene, a cannabis consulting firm. Kevin is excited to put his more than 15 years of public accounting experience into service aiding entrepreneurs in this dynamic and expanding industry.
A Cannabis Accounting Survival Tale
Did you know that when you start a business you have a fiduciary responsibility to maintain accurate financial records? Due to current regulatory limitations, legal marijuana businesses have a substantially higher effective tax rate. Learn more about 280E, COGS, and other risk factors of cannabis accounting.