Michael Peck
Finance Writer and Editor
Michael Peck has written, edited, and overseen content marketing for organizations ranging from Salesforce, Morningstar, and Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management to Rand McNally and TV Guide.com. He’s covered B2B tech, sales, leadership and innovation, travel, entertainment, social media, retail, and more. He’s also an author of award-winning fiction and is a graduate of Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications.
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B.S., Communications, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University
Articles by Michael Peck
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How to create an invoice: Steps and free invoice generator
An invoice is a formal payment request that includes your business details, client info, itemized charges, due date, and payment terms.
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What is accounts receivable? Definition and examples
Accounts receivable is money customers owe your business for goods or services delivered on credit, recorded as a current asset and collected within 30–90 days.
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What is accounts payable automation and how does it work
Accounts payable automation uses AI and OCR to handle invoice capture, matching, approval routing, and payment execution without manual data entry.
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Invoice management: What it is and how it works
Invoice management is the process of receiving, validating, approving, and paying vendor invoices to maintain accuracy, cash flow, and vendor relationships.
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Segregation of duties in accounts payable explained
Segregation of duties in AP divides financial tasks so no single employee controls the full payment process, reducing fraud risk and improving compliance.
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Net operating loss carryforward: Definition and rules
An NOL carryforward lets businesses apply past losses to offset future taxable income, subject to the 80% limitation under current IRS rules.