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

Unearned revenue: What it is and how to record it

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Unearned revenue: What it is and how to record it

Unearned revenue is payment received before goods or services are delivered. It is recorded as a liability until earned through revenue recognition.
7 best business credit cards with cashback in 2025

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7 best business credit cards with cashback in 2025

Discover the best business credit cards with cashback rewards and learn how to maximize returns on your company's everyday spending.
Chart of accounts template: Free download and examples

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Chart of accounts template: Free download and examples

A chart of accounts template organizes your accounts by type and number for cleaner books. Download a free COA template and customize it for your business.
Can you get a business credit card without a business?

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Can you get a business credit card without a business?

Yes, you can get a business credit card, even without a formal business or business income.
Vendor consolidation: What it is, benefits, and strategy

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Vendor consolidation: What it is, benefits, and strategy

Vendor consolidation reduces the number of suppliers you use, combining services under fewer trusted vendors to cut costs and improve operations and control.
W-9 vendors: How to handle them correctly

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W-9 vendors: How to handle them correctly

A W-9 vendor is a U.S.-based individual or entity that provides services to your business and requires a Form W-9 so you can report payments to the IRS.