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As your trusted CPA audit firm, we understand the complexities of the cannabis industry and the importance of compliance with ever-changing regulations. Our team is dedicated to keeping your business on track and in full regulatory compliance. With our expertise, we can help you navigate the intricate landscape of cannabis regulations, ensuring that your business operations meet all necessary requirements. From financial audits to tax planning and regulatory consulting, we offer a comprehensive suite of services designed to support your compliance needs.

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Cultivating Compliance in the Cannabis Industry

The Pun Group offers integrated audit and consulting services to help cannabis companies navigate the complex and rapidly changing regulatory landscape. Ensuring Cannabis compliance is a sensitive and critical task that our professionals are well-versed in.

Audit Expertise

Get customized audit and consulting services to address the particular requirements of cannabis enterprises.

Risk Protocols

Establish the necessary protocols required by cannabis regulations based on a comprehensive risk assessment of your system.

Consistent Compliance

Ensure consistent and transparent legal compliance processes for your cannabis business.

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Maximize Profitability and Competitive Edge

Leverage our deep cannabis industry expertise to boost profitability, ensure full compliance, and stay ahead in a competitive market

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Expertise

Our team specializes in cannabis industry audits, bringing a deep understanding of the unique regulatory and financial challenges cannabis businesses face.
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Stay licensed and audit-ready. We conduct independent financial and compliance audits to help cannabis operators meet state and local regulatory requirements. Our team evaluates financial statements, licensing documentation, and operational controls to ensure full transparency and accountability. From seed-to-sale tracking to cash management, we help safeguard your business and support compliance with evolving rules.

Financial Advisory for Growth & Expansion

Whether you’re scaling operations, expanding into new markets, or preparing for outside investment, our cannabis advisors provide the financial clarity to support sound decisions. We offer cash flow forecasting, capital structure planning, benchmarking, and financial due diligence to support sustainable growth in a competitive marketplace.
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Internal Controls & Risk Mitigation

In a cash-intensive and heavily regulated environment, robust internal controls are essential. We assess your internal processes—cash handling, inventory controls, segregation of duties—to identify weaknesses and reduce the risk of fraud, fines, or license violations. Our recommendations are practical, scalable, and aligned with cannabis industry best practices.
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Meet the Partners-in-Charge

Our team brings deep industry knowledge, technical expertise, and a collaborative spirit to every engagement. We’re problem solvers, trusted advisors, and champions of your success—ready to roll up our sleeves and work alongside you.

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Gary M. Caporicci
Partner
Ross Gotthoffer
Ross Gotthoffer
Director
Bernard Gallagher - Pungroup
Bernard Gallagher
Director
Kenneth H. Pun - Pungroup
Kenneth H. Pun
Managing Partner
Frances J. Kuo
Managing Partner
Coley S. Delaney
Partner
Andrew Roth
Partner
Pungroup Partner Sophia Kuo
Sophia Kuo
Partner
Pungroup partner John F. Georger, Jr.
John F. Georger, Jr.
Partner
James H. Fritzsche
Partner

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