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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Financial performance: What it is and how to measure it
Financial performance is a measure of how effectively a company generates profit, manages expenses, and uses its assets to sustain and grow operations.
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Bad debt expense: Definition, formulas, and examples
Bad debt expense is the estimated portion of accounts receivable a company doesn't expect to collect, recorded as an operating expense under GAAP.
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What are fixed costs? Definition, examples, and formula
Fixed costs are business expenses that stay constant regardless of production or sales volume, including rent, salaries, insurance, and equipment leases.
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How to structure your accounts payable department
Your AP department manages outgoing payments to suppliers and vendors, covering invoice processing, payment scheduling, and vendor relationships.
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CAPM formula explained with examples
The capital asset pricing model (CAPM) estimates an investment's expected return based on its systematic risk, using the risk-free rate, beta, and market risk premium.
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Vendor negotiation strategies for better pricing and terms
Vendor negotiation is the process of discussing pricing, payment terms, SLAs, and contract conditions with suppliers to reduce costs and improve agreements.