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.

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

What is cash flow forecasting

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What is cash flow forecasting

Cash flow forecasting estimates future cash inflows and outflows over a set period to anticipate shortfalls, manage liquidity, and support financial planning.
Best business credit cards for medical practices in 2026

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Best business credit cards for medical practices in 2026

Business credit cards for medical practices offer expense controls, rewards, and credit lines for vendor payments, equipment costs, and operational expenses.
Best tax software for small businesses in 2026

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Best tax software for small businesses in 2026

Small business tax software prepares and files returns for LLCs, S corps, sole proprietors, and partnerships, with tools for deductions and payroll integration.
W-9 vendor requirements explained

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W-9 vendor requirements explained

A vendor W-9 is a tax form businesses collect from contractors and vendors to accurately report payments to the IRS and avoid backup withholding penalties.
Best oil and gas accounting software for 2026

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Best oil and gas accounting software for 2026

Oil and gas accounting software handles industry-specific requirements like JIB billing, AFE tracking, revenue distribution, and royalty management.
7 best accounting software for midsize businesses in 2026

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7 best accounting software for midsize businesses in 2026

Compare the best accounting software for midsize businesses, including features, pricing, scalability, and deployment options to choose the right platform.