NACAT Pros Partners with the IRS to Drive Voluntary Compliance for Cannabis Companies

• Jan 2021 - Present

Members are so impressed with what they learn from our membership, and receive in the way of support materials, that almost all of them say they would recommend NACAT Pros to a friend. NACAT Pros provides its members with direct access to the information and experts they need to successfully server their clients. Member Mark Waller says - "Just want to say thanks to you Naomi Granger and this group. My firm had three client calls today and landed one of them today and on all three calls was able to cite the IRS webinar from last month as a major reason our firm is on the leading edge for canna providers. Having that gave us a ton of credibility in their eyes and gave us a ton of confidence too. "Connect with me here on LinkedIn to learn how NACAT Pros can provide you with the training and tools you need so you can specialize in your own Cannabis accounting business. Show less

Founder of NACAT Pros Teaches Accountant How to Break into $40 Billion-Dollar/Year Cannabis Industry

• Jan 2021 - Present

Having previously worked as a “Big 4” accounting professional for many years, and as one of the nation’s leading experts in cannabis accounting, I noticed a niche market in the cannabis industry for trained accounting professionals who really understood how to financially manage this unique line of business.I saw this as an untapped market. Many states in the last couple of years have legalized the use of medical cannabis, while some have legalized it for both medical and recreational purposes. Yet there are simply not enough trained accounting professionals to serve the tens of thousands of companies operating in this space. As well, I knew there were many accounting professionals out there, myself included, who didn’t feel they were being financially rewarded for their efforts. Often this was because the industries we worked in simply did not have the margins to pay well.So, I made a decision to specialize in accounting for the cannabis industry, which will be a 40 billion-dollar a year industry by the year 2022. I also created a training program so others could do so too.My training gives lifetime access to the National Association of Cannabis Accounting and Tax Professionals online program and gives accounting professionals:- The knowledge to get paid what they’re worth- The ability to work remotely- The freedom to choose clients- A flexible work-schedule- Private online community access to network with peers, have questions answered, andteam building- The chance to make a difference in their clients’ businesses, and their ownIf you’d like more information on how you too can specialize in this niche market, connect withme here on LinkedIn. Show less

Cannabis Accounting Proven to Provide ROI with Just One Client, with Unlimited Growth Opportunities

• Jan 2021 - Present

By understanding the ins and outs of cannabis accounting, members can pay off the program’s cost with revenue generated from just one client. This is because we not only teach our students how to find and lock in clients, but how to charge appropriately. A specialist in this field can bill up to $2500 or more, monthly, for just one client. This type of business is also easily scalable, meaning there are serious growth potential opportunities too.One of our students lives in Boston. He started the program, and within five months had a problem, but it was the type of problem that’s a good one to have. He had locked in 16 cannabis business clients in California. As a result, he was so busy with his west coast clients that he did not have time to pursue business opportunities in his own home state of Massachusetts.Connect with me here on LinkedIn to learn how NACAT Pros can provide you with the training and tools you need so you can specialize in your own cannabis accounting business. Show less

Owner

• 2018 - Present

Co-Founder

• Jan 2018 - Jun 2020

Senior Manager

• Dec 2011 - Jan 2016

The Siegfried Group, LLP - Established in 1988, The Siegfried Group is a leading national CPA firm that delivers a full range of Accounting Resource Services to major public companies and other large organizations (including three Big Four firms). The Siegfried Group is the only national CPA firm dedicated exclusively to providing Fortune 1000 clients with ready access to full-time, career-focused, consultant-quality accounting and financial professionals to assist with the implementation of critical financial work. Some of my project responsiblities include: Public Accounting ● Supervised and performed audits over financial statements and related footnote disclosures in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP), international financial reporting standards (IFRS) and Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 operating effectiveness for both private and public companies, including manufacturing, retail, technology and pharmaceuticals Corporate ● Performed monthly revenue analysis toghlight and discuss the reason for budget and same month prior year variances to actual results ● Provided monthly close assistance for the Duke Energy’s natural gas, fuel and transmission revenues and expensesCreating the initial school operating budget ● Provided statutory reports such as the FERC Form 1 and 2, EIA-826 and PUCO form SE-1 to regulatory agencies Show less

Founding Board Member and Treasurer

• Feb 2009 - Jul 2013

Heritage Preparatory Academy will cultivate and empower students to become confident critical thinkers who are productive and socially conscious members of our local and global society through the collaborative involvement of parents, students and the community. As Founding Board Member I was responsible for: ● Creating the budgets for goverment and grant funding ● Creating the initial school operating budget ● Definding the school charter with the Georgia Charter School Association and the Charter School Commission ● Setting up the business banking relationship ● Setting up the schools payroll services As Board Treasurer I am responsible for: ● Definding the five year renewal of the school charter with the Georgia Charter School Association ● Reviewing monthly financial reports ● Making decisions about spending ● Selecting and interviewing new board members Show less

Consultant

• 2012 - 2013

Real Estate Fund Associate

• Jun 2010 - Dec 2011

Performed monthly and quarterly closing procedures, including account reconciliations and non-standard journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting Prepared quarterly and annual financial reports along with investor capital statements to ensure investors are abreast of the performance of their investment Processed routine cash transactions to capture daily investment activity in the firm’s accounting records Performed monthly and quarterly closing procedures, including account reconciliations and non-standard journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting Prepared quarterly and annual financial reports along with investor capital statements to ensure investors are abreast of the performance of their investment Processed routine cash transactions to capture daily investment activity in the firm’s accounting records

Internal Audit Consultant

• Sep 2009 - Jun 2010

Developed and executed project plans including formulating objectives, identifying resources, setting timelines, communicating results and delivering four formal presentations to senior management each quarter Completed projects focusing on cost out and strategic process improvements requiring me to obtain a solid understand of the business and to form relationships with key internal and external business customers to facilitate project execution Developed and executed project plans including formulating objectives, identifying resources, setting timelines, communicating results and delivering four formal presentations to senior management each quarter Completed projects focusing on cost out and strategic process improvements requiring me to obtain a solid understand of the business and to form relationships with key internal and external business customers to facilitate project execution

Senior Associate

• Jan 2006 - Sep 2009

Lead as a key team member involved in the planning and execution of financial statement audits for both private and public companies Supervised and performed audits over financial statements and related footnote disclosures in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP), international financial reporting standards (IFRS) and Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 operating effectiveness Analyzed SEC filings for quarterly reviews and annual audits Communicated engagement status to client senior management and PwC managers and partners Supervise junior staff, reviewed work for compliance with GAAS and other applicable Firm guidance and provided formal evaluations of staff performance Handled multiple client demands and meet required deadlines Technical research: Revenue (SAB 104, SOP 97-2, SOP 81-1, IAS 11, IAS 18), Lease accounting (FAS 13, IAS 17), Capitalized Software Cost (FAS 86, SOP 98-1), Business Combinations (FAS 141 and 141(R), IAS 3 and 3(R)), Goodwill and Intangible Assets (FAS 144, FAS 141, FAS 142, IAS 36), Stock-based Compensation (FAS 123(R), IFRS 2) Client exposure: HUGHES Telematics, Inc. (SEC, technology); Xiocom Wireless, Inc. (IFRS, wireless communication); Advanced Control Systems, Inc. (private, manufacturing); Lucite (IFRS, chemical manufacturing), Web.com (SEC, technology), Sage (IFRS, technology); Hansen Information Technologies (private, technology) Show less

Associate State and Local Tax

• Aug 2004 - Dec 2005

Facilitated the merger with Pfizer Inc. and Pharmacia Corporation by preparing and organizing all Pharmacia Corporation state filings to be up to date and consistent with Pfizer Inc Prepared approximately 400 state & local estimated payments, annual reports, income tax returns and franchise tax returns to assist the group in achieving timely filings Assured compliance with corporate local, state and federal government rules and regulations so Pfizer Inc. and its 86 Subsidiaries can maintain their certificate of authority to do business in 50 states and various cities Supervised the timely processing and mailing of 205 September and October state and local tax returns for Pfizer Inc. & Subsidiaries to avoid assessments of penalties or interest Show less

Intern

• 2003 - 2003

Intern

• 2003 - 2003

Intern

• 2003 - 2003

Intern

• 2003 - 2003