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.
Education
B.S., Communications, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University
Articles by Michael Peck
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Payroll journal entry: Types, examples, and how-to
A payroll journal entry records wages, taxes, and deductions in your general ledger, debiting expenses and crediting liabilities to keep your books balanced.
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Business credit card fraud: Types and how to stop it
Business credit card fraud covers stolen card details, fake vendors, account takeover, and misuse—all resulting in unauthorized charges your company absorbs.
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Notes payable: Definition, examples, and journal entries
Notes payable are formal written promises to repay a lender a set amount by a certain date, usually with interest, recorded as liabilities on a balance sheet.
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What is an instant ACH transfer and how much faster is it?
Instant ACH transfers move money over the ACH network in minutes to hours, faster than standard ACH but not truly real-time the way RTP and FedNow are.
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What is 3-way matching in accounts payable?
In accounts payable, 3-way matching compares a purchase order, goods receipt note, and vendor invoice before payment to catch overcharges, errors, and fraud.
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How to organize business receipts with automation
Receipt organization is how businesses capture, categorize, and store proof of transactions digitally so records stay audit-ready and tax-compliant year-round.