In a perfect world, we would all have money tucked away for an emergency. Of course, in reality, many of us lurch from one paycheck to another, crossing our fingers and praying that we have enough to cover what we owe. Sadly, this often leaves very little or nothing for savings. But you […]
Why Using a Logistics Firm Can Grow Your Business
in Entrepreneurship/by Kenneth W. BoydPeople don’t often consider logistics to be an interesting topic. But getting logistic right can make or break your business. Logistics may be viewed as a way to get products from point A to point B, but there is much more to it than that. For a lot of businesses, getting the right […]
What the Under Armour Accounting Scandal Teaches Us About Liquidity Ratios (Video Link)
in Accounting/by Kenneth W. BoydUnder Armour’s CEO is stepping down, and the stock price declined by over 18% on Mon, 11/4. What happened? The company’s third quarter earnings report was negative, but the bigger story is this: “Department of Justice is conducting a criminal inquiry into whether Under Armour shifted sales from quarter to quarter to […]
Save Money, Save Planet
in Personal Finance/by Kenneth W. BoydIf you have ever been in the financial hole, you know how hard it is to make ends meet. It requires some creative juggling and being extremely tight on where you spend and how much. Every expense is weighed, every option is reviewed, and creativity is flowing to stitch everything together. At […]
Empty Coffers: Why You Can’t Save Money (4 Video Links)
in Personal Finance/by Kenneth W. BoydIn a perfect world, we would all have money tucked away for an emergency. Of course, in reality, many of us lurch from one paycheck to another, crossing our fingers and praying that we have enough to cover what we owe. Sadly, this often leaves very little or nothing for savings. But you […]
How Businesses Are Changing The World
in Accounting/by Kenneth W. BoydThe world is changing. Starting a business has become, and the market is becoming so crowded with people who are desperate to make it to the top. And there are some really powerful businesses at the top of the food chain, that can make a massive difference to the way that this world […]
Computing Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (10 Video Links)
in Accounting/by Kenneth W. BoydThe weighted average shares outstanding calculation is the number of common stock shares outstanding, adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends and other factors. To understand the weighted average shares outstanding example below, you need to review diluted weighted average shares outstanding. The number of shares outstanding formula also adjusts for the number of months a […]
Difficult Jobs: Actions Steps to Take
in Entrepreneurship/by Kenneth W. BoydMany people love their jobs. For most of us, there will be at least one job you just have to get through until you get another opportunity and can run for the door. There are lots of reasons jobs don’t work out. Perhaps you don’t get along with your colleagues, maybe you are […]
Accounting for Statement of Cash Flows (2 Video Links)
in Accounting/by Kenneth W. BoydIf you’ve taking an intermediate accounting class, or studying for the CPA exam, you may struggle with the statement of cash flows. You’re not alone. This discussion explains these concepts using screenshots from spreadsheets. Links to the You Tube videos that explain the topics are here and here. Where did you cash […]
Essential Money Steps For Cohabiting
in Personal Finance/by Kenneth W. BoydIt’s a huge step in any relationship. Moving in together is a big commitment to each other and to develop a life together. It’s often framed purely in romantic terms, as a natural development of two people falling in love. But actually, starting to cohabit is a very practical step and it should always […]
Accounting for Deferred Taxes (2 Video Links)
in Accounting/by Kenneth W. BoydIf you’ve taking an intermediate accounting class, or studying for the CPA exam, you may struggle with accounting for deferred tax assets and liabilities. You’re not alone. This discussion explains these concepts using screenshots from spreadsheets. Links to the You Tube videos that explain the topics are here and here. Book […]