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The MGO Cannabis 50 is here!

Presenting the – a list of the leaders, influencers, and innovators building a better future for the cannabis and h**p industries. From policy to innovation, these leaders are driving the industry forward.

See our complete list, with supplemental insights provided by New Frontier Data, and why each honoree was selected in the Cannabis 50 Impact Review.

2024 Cannabis 50: https://hubs.la/Q02-pbz_0

Coming soon: The Annual MGO Cannabis 50

Get ready to meet the individuals, organizations, entertainers, and others driving positive impact in the cannabis industry for 2024.

The list is coming soon, featuring leaders and companies who are shaping the future of cannabis. Stay tuned to see who's making an impact!

See last year’s Cannabis 50 list: https://hubs.la/Q02ZJZb_0

Learn how MGO's State and Local Tax (SALT) team helped a client looking to sell their business reduce their tax liability after a Big Four firm advised that they faced more than $3 million in local tax liabilities.

Read more: https://hubs.la/Q02ZzZWk0

🚨 Reminder: Beneficial Ownership Reporting Due by January 1, 2025! 🚨

The Corporate Transparency Act requires many companies to report ownership details to FinCEN—or face fines up to $10,000. Most U.S. corporations and LLCs must file unless exempt.

Need Help? MGO can connect you with legal professionals.
Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02ZbNPT0.

Stay compliant and avoid penalties!

🍇🔐 Vineyards face more than just weather threats. Cyber risks are real and growing.

Join MGO and the New York Wine & Grape Foundation for:
“Protecting Your Vines & Wines: Cybersecurity & IT Risk Strategies”
🗓️ Date: December 3 at 10am EST

Learn how to safeguard your winery’s data, mitigate risks, and stay compliant.
👉 Register here: https://hubs.la/Q02Z3--R0

Don't let digital threats sour your harvest!

Welcome to the team, Curtis!

We are pleased to announce the addition of Curtis Winar as a new Tax and Consulting Partner.

Curtis brings more than 20 years of experience providing strategic business consulting, tax planning and compliance, forensic accounting, business valuation, expert witness and litigation services, and other financial services. Curtis will be enhancing our National Cannabis Practice, as well as supporting additional growth industries at MGO.

Partner and leader of MGO’s Entertainment, Sports and Media Practice Tony Smalls and Business Management Director Buwa Ijirigho have been honored on Billboard's Top Business Managers list.

See the full list: https://hubs.la/Q02YQzcq0

Both Tony and Buwa were named to Billboard Magazine’s list of Top Business Managers of 2024 which recognizes the top advisors to artists and executives.

We congratulate Tony and Buwa on this well-deserved recognition! 👏

The MGO Cannabis Practice team is heading to Las Vegas, December 3-6, 2024!

We are looking forward to connecting with industry leaders and discussing the latest trends and financial insights impacting the cannabis market.

If you’ll be there, don’t miss the chance to meet with our team. We’ll be available for private meetings throughout the event – just reach out to schedule some time.

Looking forward to seeing you in Vegas! 🌱

Join Transfer Pricing Partner Mandy Li and the MGO team at the TP Minds West Coast conference December 4-5 in San Francisco, CA as we connect with transfer pricing leaders reshaping the international tax landscape.

This is a great opportunity to learn best practice approaches to the evolving policy and technical developments facing the international tax community.

Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02YxMGg0

Congratulations to the members of MGO’s Business Management Team on being named to Variety’s Business Managers Elite of 2024 List!

A round of applause to our business managers named to Variety’s Business Managers Elite of 2024 List. Congratulations to Partner Tony Smalls, CPA, CGMA, Partner Michael Meschures, MBA, and Directors Buwa Ijirigho, CPA, and William Price, MBA from MGO's Entertainment, Sports, and Media team on being recognized for their dedication to driving innovation in the industry.

See the full list: https://hubs.la/Q02Yn3240

Meet us at the Restaurant Finance and Development Conference!

When: November 11-13
Where: Las Vegas, Nevada

Join Assurance Partner and Manufacturing and Distribution Industry Leader Simon Dufour and Assurance Director Eyad Alnaslah at the restaurant industry's premier financial event for restaurant company owners, operators, and financial executives.

Cesar Reynoso, Michael Corkery, and Justin Zucker are going to be at the 2024 PIPEs Conference in Hollywood, Florida. They’ll be connecting with industry experts and exploring new strategies to benefit our clients. We’re proud to be part of this long-standing tradition in the world of private investments.

Learn more about the event: https://hubs.la/Q02XpgcS0