Patrick Finnegan

Patrick Finnegan is a seasoned Certified Public Accountant with over 25 years of expertise in tax auditing, regulatory compliance, and financial accounting. Patrick has successfully represented small businesses during complex federal and state income, sales, and excise tax audits, and he has maintained a strong track record of helping clients navigate challenging regulatory environments. His career includes serving as a Deputy Inspector General, overseeing use-of-force incidents and medical record compliance for Northern California correctional institutions, as well as performing specialized tax audits for the California Board of Equalization across sectors including tobacco, alcohol, and environmental fees. Patrick's deep expertise in tax preparation, audit representation, state and local tax (SALT), entity selection, and excise tax auditing makes him an invaluable resource for cannabis businesses operating in one of the most heavily taxed industries in the country.