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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Is per diem taxable? IRS rules explained
Per diem is a fixed daily allowance for meals, lodging, and incidentals during business travel. Tax treatment hinges on IRS accountable plan rules.
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Corporate tax planning: 7 strategies that work
Corporate tax planning is the legal process of structuring finances, timing income and expenses, and using deductions and credits to minimize tax liability.
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Invoice coding in accounts payable explained
Invoice coding is the process of assigning GL accounts, department codes, and cost center codes to each line item on an invoice before approval and payment.
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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.