Meet Your Cannabis CPA
Carlos R. Vela, CPA | MindfulCPAs
MindfulCPAs was founded as a full-service CPA firm to support growth, compliance, and sustainability in the Cannabis industry. Serving the cannabis industry since 2020, we have worked closely with outdoor cultivation, indoor cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, retail dispensary and/or delivery services, vertically integrated cannabis businesses, and microbusinesses. Our goal is to improve cash-flow for our clients while also helping them build a business that will thrive and withstand the challenges coming from an evolving and maturing industry. We provide accurate accounting and bookkeeping with monthly/quarterly deliverables. We work with operators to properly budget and forecast for the future. Throughout the year we have discussions around tax planning in anticipation of preparing and filing income tax returns.
Founded by Carlos R. Vela, CPA, a seasoned professional with more than 20 years of diverse experience in the accounting and finance world. Carlos’s background includes a wide range of specialties such as audit and assurance, SEC reporting, equity accounting, and the management of day-to-day operational accounting for both private and publicly traded companies. His expertise allows him to deliver tailored, strategic financial guidance to businesses whether they are just starting up or a seasoned operator.
Raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Carlos witnessed firsthand the transformation of the legal Cannabis industry from its earliest days to the dynamic and regulated market it is today. This deep-rooted familiarity with the local culture and the evolving legal landscape uniquely positions him to understand the challenges and opportunities facing Cannabis entrepreneurs.
We're MindfulCPAs
MindfulCPAs is a full-service accounting and tax firm focused on the unique needs of cannabis operators. We provide Fractional CFO, accounting and bookkeeping, and expert tax planning and preparation services. Our experts understand the challenges of cannabis operations and compliance, particularly IRC 280E, as well as other state and local requirements. We work with clients all up and down the supply chain (Cultivation, Manufacturing, Distribution, and Retail) to deliver financial insights to improve both cash flow and profitability and support the growth of the business. Our Fractional CFO services offer high-level guidance on budgeting, forecasting, and strategy. Accurate bookkeeping ensures clean, audit-ready records. When it comes to taxes, we create compliant, tax-efficient strategies that reduce liability and maximize returns. Trust MindfulCPAs to help your cannabis business thrive.
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