Ken Boyd

Ken Boyd

Accounting and finance expert

Ken Boyd is a former CPA, accounting professor, writer, and editor. He has written four books on accounting topics, including The CPA Exam for Dummies. Ken has filmed video content on accounting topics for LinkedIn Learning, O’Reilly Media, Dummies.com, and creativeLIVE. He has written for Investopedia, QuickBooks, and a number of other publications. Boyd has written test questions for the Auditing test of the CPA exam, and spent three years on the Audit staff of KPMG.

Education
B.S.B.A., University of Kansas
Expertise

Accounting and finance topics. Ken has a YouTube channel AccountingED, where he covers various accounting and finance topics, which he also writes about on his blog, Accounting Accidentally.

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Ken has written four accounting books for Wiley Publishing's Dummies.com series. Visit his Amazon author page to learn more.

Articles by Ken Boyd

International per diem rates 2026: A complete guide

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International per diem rates 2026: A complete guide

International per diem rates are State Department daily allowances for lodging, meals, and incidentals abroad, updated monthly and varying widely by city.
Best financial reporting software for 2026: 10 top picks

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Best financial reporting software for 2026: 10 top picks

The best financial reporting software depends on your size, from Xero and QuickBooks for small teams to Sage Intacct, Planful, and OneStream for consolidation.
How to apply for a business credit card in 5 steps

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How to apply for a business credit card in 5 steps

Sole proprietors, LLCs, and startups can apply for a business credit card online. Issuers weigh personal credit, business finances, and personal guarantees.
What is a vendor? Definition, types, and examples

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What is a vendor? Definition, types, and examples

A vendor is a person or company that sells goods or services to a business or consumer for payment, from raw materials and office supplies to software.
How to prepare an income statement in 8 steps

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How to prepare an income statement in 8 steps

To prepare an income statement, choose a period, record revenue (accrual), calculate COGS, subtract expenses, add other items, and compute net income.
Cash flow statement: Examples and components explained

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Cash flow statement: Examples and components explained

A cash flow statement shows how cash moves through operating, investing, and financing activities and how net income reconciles to the change in cash.