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

Best business budgeting software tools for 2026

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Best business budgeting software tools for 2026

Business budgeting software helps companies plan, track, and forecast budgets with automation, real-time insights, and collaboration features.
How to calculate profit margin: Formulas and examples

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How to calculate profit margin: Formulas and examples

Profit margin is the percentage of revenue that becomes profit, calculated by dividing profit by revenue and multiplying by 100.
Economic order quantity (EOQ): Formula and examples

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Economic order quantity (EOQ): Formula and examples

Economic order quantity (EOQ) is a formula used to calculate the optimal order size that minimizes inventory costs by balancing ordering and holding costs.
Best business credit cards with cashback in 2026

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Best business credit cards with cashback in 2026

The best business credit cards with cashback rewards for earning money back on everyday company spending, from software and travel to operations.
How to choose accounting software for your business

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How to choose accounting software for your business

Choosing accounting software means evaluating your needs, costs, integrations, security, and scalability to find the best fit for your business.
How to apply for and get a business credit card

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How to apply for and get a business credit card

Learn how to apply for a business credit card, what requirements to expect, and how to choose the best option based on your company’s needs.