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

Current ratio: Formula and examples

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Current ratio: Formula and examples

The current ratio measures liquidity by comparing current assets to current liabilities to show whether a company can meet short-term obligations.
How to choose a cashback business credit card (2026 Guide)

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How to choose a cashback business credit card (2026 Guide)

The best business credit cards with cashback rewards for earning money back on everyday company spending, from software and travel to operations.
Are employee reimbursements taxable under IRS rules?

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Are employee reimbursements taxable under IRS rules?

Employee reimbursements are not taxable when paid under an IRS-compliant accountable plan and are taxable as wages under a non-accountable plan.
Capital expenditure (CapEx): Definition, calculation, and examples

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Capital expenditure (CapEx): Definition, calculation, and examples

Capital expenditure (CapEx) is money spent on long-term assets, calculated to measure investment in property, plant, and equipment over time.
How does the credit card refund process work?

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How does the credit card refund process work?

Credit card refunds are processed by the merchant, card network, and issuer, then posted as a statement credit that usually appears within 5–14 business days.
What are liquid assets? Definition and examples

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What are liquid assets? Definition and examples

Liquid assets are cash or near-cash resources that can be converted to cash quickly with minimal loss in value, including bank balances & marketable securities.