Episode 213 FACULTY: Naomi Granger, CPA CLASS: #TheGuide In this episode of Accounting High, Scotty interviews Naomi Granger, CPA, founder of The National Association of Cannabis Accounting and Tax Professionals (NACAT) and the historic co-founder of Dope CFO. Naomi shares her journey from traditional corporate accounting to the niche field of cannabis accounting, highlighting the industry's growth, challenges, and complexities. They discuss regulatory issues, the importance of niche expertise, social equity programs, and the broader implications of recent changes in cannabis scheduling. Chapters: 0:00 Teaser 03:33 Discovering the Cannabis Industry 12:24 The Legal Landscape of Cannabis 14:00 Intoxicating Hemp 16:45 The Future of Cannabis Regulation 18:30 Building the Cannabis Accountants Association 20:55 Impact of Schedule 3 on Cannabis Businesses 23:51 Banking Challenges for Cannabis Businesses 31:11 Hope for the Future    32:08 Social Equity in the Cannabis Industry 36:03 Certified Cannabis Seed Counters 40:50 Conclusion and Contact Information 🔗 Connect With Us On Linkedin! 🔗 Naomi Granger 📎 https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomigranger/ National Association of Cannabis Accounting and Tax Professionals 📎 https://www.linkedin.com/company/nacatpros/ 📎 https://nacatpros.org/ Scotty OKR Scarano 📎 https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottscarano/ Accounting High 📎 https://www.linkedin.com/company/accounting-high/ 📎 https://www.accountinghigh.com/ Tags: TheGuide, AccountingHigh, Accounting, Podcast, Guidance, Vision, FirmOwners, Advice, Cannabis, Accounting, Compliance, Cannabis Accounting, Cannabis Tax, Cannabis Regulation, Social Equity, Cannabis Business, Cannabis Industry, Schedule 3, 280E Tax, Cannabis Compliance, CPA, Cannabis Finance, Cannabis Legal, Hemp, Marijuana Tax, Cannabis Banking, Cannabis Legalization, Marijuana Industry