Ali Mercieca
Finance Writer and Editor, Ramp
Ali Mercieca is a Finance Writer and Content Editor at Ramp. Prior to Ramp, she worked with Robinhood on the editorial strategy for their financial literacy articles and with Nearside, an online banking platform, overseeing their banking and finance blog. Ali holds a B.A. in Psychology and Philosophy from York University and can be found writing about editorial content strategy and SEO on her Substack.
Education
Honors Bilingual Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Psychology, York University
Expertise
Finance Writing, Content Strategy
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Read Ali's case study about the content strategy for Nearside's small business banking blog on her Substack.
Articles by Ali Mercieca
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What is the expense recognition principle?
The expense recognition principle states that expenses must be recorded in the same period as the revenues they generated. See examples to learn how it works.
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Accrued expenses: Definition, examples, and why they’re important
Accrued expenses are costs your business has incurred that you haven't yet paid for. See our guide for examples, best practices, and how to account for them.
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Expense receipts: What counts as valid proof of purchase?
Learn more about expense receipts, what counts as valid proof of purchase, and tips for managing receipts for reimbursements, tax compliance, and audits.
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How to calculate liabilities on your balance sheet
Calculating your total liabilities helps you better understand your business's health. See our step-by-step guide to learn how, plus other useful calculations.
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Can you use a business credit card for personal expenses?
Using a business credit card for personal expenses isn't illegal, but it still has consequences. Learn everything you need to know about what can happen.
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Can you use a personal credit card for business expenses?
You can use a personal credit card for business, but should you? Learn about the benefits and risks of using a personal credit card for business expenses.