Biography

Mario is the founder of Sibanna Consultants. and has been helping clients in the cannabis industry with litigation support, accounting, audit preparation, GAAP, sales & excise tax, compliance, and 280E strategy.  Mario has served as an expert witness in a medical marijuana defense case (People v. Jovan Jackson(2013)) and was appointed by the Court as the CPA for the first medical marijuana business to file bankruptcy in federal court.

Mario has spoken at numerous cannabis and accounting events including Cannabis Finance Bootcamp, Ganjier Spring Kickoff, and CannaGrow Expo, to name a few. Mario's professional experience is representative of his entrepreneurial character, one not afraid to deviate from the stereotypical norms. After leading audit engagements for large publicly traded companies at PwC in Portland, Oregon, Mario founded an accounting practice in San Diego and has helped hundreds of clients in accounting, consulting and tax engagements. 

Mario graduated from the University of California Santa Cruz with dual degrees in Business Management Economics and Psychology. Mario holds a CPA certificate from the State of California and services clients nationwide.

About Sibanna Consultants

With over 10 years of experience in the industry, we are one of the nation's leading accounting firms helping hundreds of growers, dispensaries, and ancillary companies with their tax and business strategies from Washington to California.

Our experience allows us to serve clients in all stages of their business at a high level through the application of corporate disciplines and high standards of excellence. Our unique background and experience sets us apart. We not only have the firsthand experience of taking an idea and turning it into a successful business, but we also have years of experience working at large national and international corporations. This unique combination of experience allows us to provide advice and input that you would not receive from a traditional one-dimensional tax firm or accountant. Our team can lend valuable industry expertise to help save you time and money while developing a successful business. 

Our thinking is driven by the concepts of innovation and evolution as we seek to redefine the CPA to Client relationship in the New Era. Entrepreneurship is thriving and we provide cutting edge solutions and tools allowing our clients to navigate as efficiently as possible through the uncertainty and perceived barriers to operating a successful business. Our approach to client service is uniquely tailored to maximize our ability to serve you and your business.

Are you ready to take your business to the next level?