Withum is proud to announce that Steven Monacelli, Wendy Heiss, Raymond Owens and Azeem Qureshi have been named to the Global Top 200 Cannabis Accountants directory for 2026. The annual directory highlights accounting and tax professionals serving the evolving cannabis industry.
The recognition reflects Withum’s commitment to serving cannabis businesses through specialized tax, audit and advisory services. These professionals represent the depth and breadth of Withum’s Cannabis Services Team, working with cultivators, manufacturers, dispensaries, multi-state operators and ancillary businesses. The Cannabis Services Team helps clients navigate tax regulations, financial reporting requirements and business challenges in a high-regulated industry.
Steven Monacelli, partner and leader of Withum’s Cannabis Services Team, is a longtime advisor to cannabis businesses, helping operators through tax planning and consulting. A recognized industry thought leader, he frequently presents on cannabis accounting and taxation topics and hosts Withum’s What the Hemp? podcast, which explores trends and developments shaping the industry.
Wendy Heiss, partner, works closely with cultivators, manufacturers and retailers to navigate the cannabis ecosystem. Known for her expertise in cannabis auditing, she helps organizations manage risk while meeting evolving regulatory requirements and shares industry insights through conference speaking engagements on high-risk areas in cannabis audits.
Ray Owens leads a team of tax professionals that focuses specifically on the cannabis industry, advising operators on tax strategy, entity structuring and financial reporting throughout the business lifecycle. A respected voice on cannabis taxation, he regularly contributes thought leadership, speaks at industry events and shares insights through articles and podcasts focused on emerging regulatory and tax developments.
Azeem Qureshi specializes in complex transaction accounting and advisory for cannabis businesses. He advises clients on debt and equity transactions, stock-based compensation, derivative instruments and business combinations, helping cannabis companies address technical accounting and financial reporting needs.
Published by Cannabis Law Report, the Global Top 200 Cannabis Accountants directory recognizes professionals who have demonstrated significant experience and contributions to the cannabis sector. The 2026 edition includes practitioners from leading accounting and advisory firms serving cannabis businesses throughout the United States and abroad.
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