Wendy Heiss Joins Withum’s National Cannabis Practice as Partner

Withum welcomes Wendy Heiss as a partner in its Cannabis Practice to expand cannabis accounting and business advisory services for the firm.

Heiss brings 20 years of public accounting and auditing experience, eight primarily focused on servicing the cannabis sector, to the Withum team. Her knowledge of the industry spans working with businesses at any stage of the cannabis lifecycle across various business sectors, from cultivators to manufacturers to retailers. She is accustomed to helping cannabis companies manage risk while adhering to strict reporting, compliance and regulatory standards.

As Withum operates a national cannabis practice, Heiss is confident she’ll add value to its cannabis accounting and advisory service offerings. “You can never have enough knowledge in a rapidly growing, highly regulated market,” said Heiss. As more states look to legalize use and navigate barriers to entry, Heiss plans to help guide businesses in executing strategic initiatives that drive their growth and success.

Heiss’s experience includes leading audit teams for public cannabis companies to emerging, privately owned startups within the industry. She is a voice in the accounting profession on best practices when auditing cannabis companies. She has spoken to industry experts at the AICPA conference bringing attention to high-risk areas in cannabis audits. The need for more transparent auditing and reporting for cannabis companies will remain a top priority as legislation continues to evolve.

Withum offers cannabis accounting, tax and consulting services to public and privately owned companies. The firm’s clients span plant-touching cultivators and non-plant touching establishments. To learn more about Withum’s Cannabis Practice, visit our page.