Adam Stettner, CEO of FundCanna, joins Guillermo to discuss the financial challenges faced by small businesses in the cannabis industry. Adam highlights the underbanked nature of the industry and the difficulties in accessing traditional bank loans for cannabis funding due to stringent regulations. He explains how FundCanna provides flexible funding solutions to meet the unique revenue cycles and cash flow needs of cannabis businesses. The conversation also touches on the potential impact of cannabis rescheduling on taxes. “I am a finance guy. I love math, and I love problem solving. My ..read more

Real estate developers in Missouri have access to dozens of state and federal tax credits that can help you maximize profitability and minimize costs. Some programs, like the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program (HTC), are available as both federal and state credits. Other programs, such as the Business Use Incentives for Large-Scale Development (BUILD) and the Missouri Affordable Housing Assistance Program, are only available as tax credits in Missouri. Other credits, both on the state and federal levels, offer developers thousands of dollars in t ..read more

Innovation in the workplace doesn’t happen spontaneously; it needs to be encouraged and cultivated for change to truly take place. Before your company can make transformative use of emerging technologies such as AI, you must carefully examine your organization’s culture and leadership’s reaction to failure to make the jump to the next level not just feasible but inevitable. Missy Kelley and Dave Hartley, hosts of But Who’s Counting?, welcomed Stefanie Thelen, Chief Innovation Officer for Object Computing, Inc., to discuss ways businesses can empower inventive new approaches to resolve pain poi ..read more

Anders Technology, an advisory service line of Anders, was named to Accounting Today’s VAR 100 list for 2024. The ranking recognizes the country’s leading value-added resellers in the accounting space by revenue. This is the second year in a row that Anders Technology earned a spot on the list. A Microsoft Solutions Partner with over 35 years of experience and a team of 30+ technology-focused advisors, Anders Technology is passionate about leveraging technology to reach business goals. From navigating a successful merger or acquisition so employees can be productive from day one, to automating ..read more

Keeping your not-for-profit on mission depends on your organization’s ability to overcome the riskier areas in compliance: donor restrictions and board-designated net assets, Form 990, and governance policies including gift acceptance policies. Failure to adhere to these policies and best practices can result in consequences such as damage to your organization’s reputation, increased scrutiny from regulatory bodies and possibly even legal worries. Developing the following best practices can help your organization remain in compliance while navigating these risky areas with ease. Donor Restrict ..read more

Marianne Cursetjee, CEO and Co-founder of Alibi Cannabis, joins Guillermo to discuss the challenges of securing land, navigating regulations, and the importance of a focused cannabis business model. Marianne emphasizes the need for federal legalization, improved access to banking, and strategic cultivation practices. The episode concludes with a discussion on industry collaboration, quality standards, and the future potential of the cannabis market. “We have to remember that we’re at the very beginning of this industry; nobody has ever done what we are doing. And, of course, there’s going to ..read more

David Hartley, CPA, CISA, advisory partner-in-charge at Anders CPAs + Advisors (Anders), has been appointed to the Southern Illinois University (SIU) Foundation Board of Directors effective July 1, 2024. With a distinguished career and a deep commitment to philanthropy, Hartley brings invaluable expertise to the Foundation’s mission of supporting SIU’s academic endeavors. As a proud alumnus, David’s appointment holds special significance. In his new role, he will leverage his extensive knowledge and strategic insights to guide the Foundation in its fundraising efforts and initiatives, furtheri ..read more

Cannabis cultivation is not for the weak of heart. It’s also not for fly-by-the-seat-of-your pants kind of people. When Marianne Cursetjee co-founded Alibi Cannabis in Oregon, they had to finance it all themselves: the land, the construction, the equipment. Luckily, she was disciplined enough to run the numbers, start small, and create high-quality, high-value cannabis that now regularly sells out before the four-month journey from seed to product. Here a bit about her journey below. With a background in finance, she sat down and modeled scenarios around wholesale prices: “Our most likely sce ..read more

Anders is celebrating employee promotions from across the firm once again. The firm is delighted to announce promotions for individuals who deserve recognition for not only their professional achievements, but their willingness to embody the firm’s core values and ability to deliver exceptional results for our clients that create an impact on our entire community. Join us in congratulating our recently promoted employees and learn more about each individual by clicking on their name below to access their bio.   Audit and Assurance Kristin Cortez, Audit and Assurance Supervisor ..read more

For a growing law firm, preventing internal fraud is rarely top-of-mind. Yet the small office setup is the ideal environment for misuses and abuses that, over time, can add up to significant losses. It’s not enough to do your due diligence and run a background check on a new employee. So often, fraud in professional service firms goes unreported and unprosecuted because the victims are too embarrassed to come forward. There’s no guarantee that a new hire is trustworthy, just because they look good on paper.  But new employees are not the only source of internal fraud: often there’s a long ..read more