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

Best church accounting software: 6 top picks

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Best church accounting software: 6 top picks

Find the best church accounting software to track donations, manage expenses, and ensure financial transparency for your ministry.
Who is liable for a company credit card?

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Who is liable for a company credit card?

Usually, the business owner is liable for a company credit card via a personal guarantee; corporate-only liability is rare and limited to established companies.
Credit card float: What it is and how it works

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Credit card float: What it is and how it works

Credit card float is the time between a purchase and when payment is due. It’s the interest-free window created by your card’s grace period.
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.
Vendor rebates: Definition and how they work

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Vendor rebates: Definition and how they work

Vendor rebates are financial incentives suppliers offer after you meet purchase targets, helping cut costs and strengthen supplier relationships.
Business credit cards vs. corporate credit cards: Key differences explained

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Business credit cards vs. corporate credit cards: Key differences explained

Business credit cards and corporate cards have different eligibility requirements, liability structures, and rewards. See a full comparison for which to choose.