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

IRC 1202: Complete guide to qualified small business stock exclusion

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IRC 1202: Complete guide to qualified small business stock exclusion

IRC 1202 lets you exclude up to 100% of capital gains on qualified small business stock (QSBS) held for 5 or more years, subject to IRS eligibility tests.
Capital One Business vs. American Express credit cards

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Capital One Business vs. American Express credit cards

Capital One and American Express business cards differ in fee structure, rewards design, lounge access, and expense tools.
Wells Fargo business credit card requirements

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Wells Fargo business credit card requirements

Wells Fargo business credit cards require a personal FICO score of 680+, a legally registered business, steady revenue, and an EIN or SSN.
Business tax deadlines for 2026: Key dates

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Business tax deadlines for 2026: Key dates

Business tax deadlines for 2026 depend on entity type: S corps and partnerships file by March 16, while C corps and sole proprietors file by April 15.
What is accumulated depreciation?

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What is accumulated depreciation?

Accumulated depreciation is the cumulative depreciation recorded for an asset since it entered service, expressed as a contra asset on the balance sheet.
The accountant shortage in 2026: Causes, impacts, and solutions

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The accountant shortage in 2026: Causes, impacts, and solutions

The accountant shortage is a structural talent gap driven by retirements, declining CPA enrollment, and burnout—leaving open roles unfilled for months.