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Compliance-first. Audit-ready. Cannabis-specific.
The Cannabis Accounting Brand of S E Fleming CPA
High Life Accounting supports licensed cannabis operators across all legal states with cannabis-specific bookkeeping, tax planning, and CFO guidance, so you can stay compliant under IRC §280E, reduce risk, and make confident financial decisions.
About us
High Life Accounting was created to offer superior accounting support to cannabis business owners who need more than basic bookkeeping. Led by a CPA with experience as both a financial reporting accountant and a Chief Financial Officer for multinational manufacturing firms, our team brings executive-level oversight to complex cannabis operations.
We combine industry knowledge, compliance discipline, and strategic insight to help businesses operate confidently, manage risk, and plan for sustainable growth.
Cannabis-Only Accounting FocusOur firm specializes in cannabis accounting, tax, and advisory services, giving you guidance grounded in seed-to-sale operations, IRC §280E compliance, and audit readiness.
Executive-Level Financial LeadershipFrom disciplined bookkeeping to CFO-level strategy, we help business owners understand their numbers, anticipate challenges, and make informed decisions in a rapidly evolving industry.
Our service
Built for highly regulated cannabis operations.
We manage your day-to-day accounting with precision, ensuring your financials are accurate, compliant, and audit-ready.
Compliance-first guidance with audit defense focus.
We help cannabis businesses navigate federal tax complexity, IRS scrutiny, and IRC §280E with defensible, well-documented strategies.
Accurate filing. Reduced risk. Nationwide support.
We prepare compliant tax filings for cannabis businesses and owners operating across all legal states.
Strategic planning to legally reduce tax burden.
Our proactive planning approach helps minimize tax exposure while supporting long-term stability and growth.
Executive-level financial leadership without full-time cost.
Ideal for growing operators, MSOs, and investors who need strategic insight and financial direction.
Professional oversight without full-time overhead.
We provide experienced accounting leadership to strengthen reporting, controls, and compliance.
Build the right structure from the start—or fix it before it becomes costly.
We help cannabis operators and investors structure entities correctly to support compliance, tax efficiency, and growth.
Control cash-heavy operations with confidence.
We design accounting systems and controls that support compliance, transparency, and operational efficiency.
How We Help
We bring deep, cannabis-specific expertise to one of the most highly regulated industries in the country. Our role goes beyond accounting; we provide executive-level accountability, informed decision-making, and financial oversight that helps cannabis businesses navigate compliance, reduce risk, and build long-term value.
From straightforward accounting recommendations to complex tax planning and CFO advisory, we help operators stay audit-ready and financially disciplined across every stage of the cannabis supply chain.
Cannabis-specific accounting and compliance expertise
Audit-ready financials built for IRC §280E scrutiny
Executive-level insight without full-time overhead
Nationwide support across all legal cannabis states
Why choose us
Operating in the cannabis industry means navigating strict regulations, complex tax rules, and constant scrutiny. High Life Accounting helps business owners stay compliant, protect profitability, and make informed decisions, without carrying the burden alone.
Our approach combines cannabis-specific expertise, disciplined financial processes, and executive-level leadership to support your business at every stage.
Cannabis businesses face higher audit risk than most industries. We build defensible accounting systems, accurate documentation, and compliance-first tax strategies that help you stay prepared for state or federal scrutiny—without last-minute stress.
IRC §280E can dramatically increase tax liability if handled incorrectly. High Life Accounting helps properly allocate costs, manage inventory accounting, and apply compliant strategies that legally reduce tax exposure while standing up to audit review.
With High Life Accounting on your side, you gain more than a service provider—you gain a strategic partner. We help you understand your numbers, anticipate risks, and identify opportunities for growth, so you can focus on building a strong, sustainable cannabis business.
Pricing plan
Since our inception, we have worked extensively to build a ensure network consisting of the world’s highest rated insurance.
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Testimonial
I’m proud to own one of the Bay Area’s most service-oriented and community-rooted insurance firms. From the Castro and beyond, including Haight-Ashbury, NOPA, Mission District, Cole Valley, Twin Peaks, Noe Valley and the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
Human Marketing Agent
I’m proud to own one of the Bay Area’s most service-oriented and community-rooted insurance firms. From the Castro and beyond, including Haight-Ashbury, NOPA, Mission District, Cole Valley, Twin Peaks, Noe Valley and the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
Human Marketing Agent
I’m proud to own one of the Bay Area’s most service-oriented and community-rooted insurance firms. From the Castro and beyond, including Haight-Ashbury, NOPA, Mission District, Cole Valley, Twin Peaks, Noe Valley and the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
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We give you piece of mind
Our work is grounded in sincerity, reliability, and competence. Clients often tell us they experience a higher level of professionalism and trust when working with High Life Accounting, something we call Superior Trustworthiness.
Contact Us
Navigating cannabis accounting, tax compliance, and IRC §280E is complex—but you don’t have to do it alone. Whether you’re launching, scaling, or preparing for audits, financing, or exit, High Life Accounting is here to help with clear guidance and executive-level support.
