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    Driving Cannabis Business Success Through Clarity & Compliance

    Founded in 2020, High Life Accounting was built with a singular focus: to give cannabis business owners financial leadership designed specifically for their industry—not adapted from traditional accounting models that break under regulatory pressure.

    Led by a CPA with experience as both a financial reporting accountant and Chief Financial Officer for multinational manufacturing firms, High Life Accounting combines executive-level strategy with deep cannabis-specific compliance expertise.

    We go beyond keeping businesses compliant. We help operators gain clarity, improve decision-making, scale with confidence, and build long-term enterprise value in a constantly evolving regulatory environment.

    What sets us apart:

    Built on Trust. Proven Through Results.

    Since our founding in 2020, High Life Accounting has grown into a trusted financial partner for cannabis operators nationwide by remaining disciplined, compliance-first, and relentlessly focused on the cannabis industry.

    Our growth is rooted in three core principles that guide every engagement:

    Sincerity – Honest, transparent guidance you can rely on

    Reliability – Consistent execution, responsiveness, and follow-through

    Competence – Specialized cannabis expertise, not generalist advice

    These values allow us to support businesses at every stage—from early-stage operators to complex, multi-entity organizations operating across multiple states.

    Our mission is Simple

    1

    Strategic Planning

    We help cannabis businesses structure operations for long-term stability, profitability, and audit readiness.

    2

    Financial Structure & Compliance

    From entity structuring to IRC §280E and state-level compliance, we design defensible systems that withstand scrutiny.

    3

    Risk Mitigation

    We reduce exposure to audits, penalties, and costly errors through disciplined accounting, documentation, and oversight.

    4

    Strategic Advisory

    We deliver CFO-level insight to support growth, capital planning, investor readiness, and informed decision-making.

    Why Cannabis Businesses Choose High Life Accounting

    The cannabis industry leaves no room for guesswork. Regulations change, audits are common, and tax exposure is significant. Success requires more than an accountant, it requires a strategic partner.

    24/7 Executive-Level Support

    We operate as an extension of your leadership team, providing ongoing guidance and accountability.

    Flexible, Scalable Engagements

    From startups to MSOs and investors, our services scale with your business as complexity increases.

    Cannabis-Only Expertise

    Every professional at High Life Accounting specializes exclusively in cannabis accounting and taxation—nothing else.

    Our Vision: Build Premier Cannabis Companies

    To deal with our busy world we often compartmentalize, obstructing access to our Best Selves. For Optimal Performance, you need to integrate and align every part of you.

    Clients consistently tell us they experience a higher level of professionalism, reliability, and competence when working with High Life Accounting. We call this Superior Trustworthiness, and it is a non-negotiable standard across our firm.

    IRC §280E is one of the most punitive provisions in the tax code. Without proper planning, cannabis businesses often pay tax on nearly double their actual income. We know what is allowed, required, and defensible—and we execute it correctly.

    Cannabis businesses operate at the intersection of politics, economics, and regulation. Our role is to help you anticipate risks, fulfill obligations, and identify opportunities for sustainable growth and profitability.

    A Nationwide Team Built for Cannabis

    High Life Accounting’s team includes bookkeepers, tax preparers, financial reporting accountants, controllers, and CFOs, all specializing exclusively in cannabis accounting.

    You are never dependent on a single individual. You gain a coordinated team that understands your business, your regulatory risks, and your long-term goals.

    Ready to Build a Stronger Cannabis Business?

    Whether you’re launching a startup, scaling operations, or preparing for investment or exit, High Life CPA provides the clarity and confidence needed to move forward.

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