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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Depreciation expense: Methods and calculation
Depreciation expense allocates the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reducing income and taxes while matching expense to revenue.
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Business revenue: Definition, formula, and examples
Business revenue is the total money a company earns from selling goods or services before subtracting expenses, with common formulas and examples.
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COGS vs. operating expenses: Key differences explained
COGS are the direct costs of producing goods or services. Operating expenses are indirect costs of running a business and appear lower on the income statement.
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The 3 major business credit bureaus and how they work
The three major business credit bureaus—Dun & Bradstreet, Experian Business, & Equifax Business—collect data lenders & suppliers use to assess creditworthiness.
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Treasury stock journal entries: Methods, examples, and best practices
A treasury stock journal entry records a company’s share repurchase, reissuance, or retirement under the cost or par value method, with effects in equity.
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Free cash flow conversion: Formula, calculation, and benchmarks
Free cash flow conversion shows how much of a company’s earnings turn into free cash after capital spending.