Michelle Lowery
Finance Writer and Editor
Michelle Lowery has written and edited content for a variety of companies, including Disney, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Apartments.com, Petfinder, and Semrush. She’s covered topics ranging from B2B tech, legal, medical, and pets to real estate, small business, finance, and more. She’s also built and managed content teams for organizations such as Skillshare and ChamberofCommerce.com. She is a published author and Air Force veteran.
Articles by Michelle Lowery
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Financial goals for a business: How to set and hit them
Set financial goals for a business that actually stick: Pick the right goal types, map each to a budget line, and you'll catch misses before close.
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Accounts payable management: How to run AP at scale
Accounts payable management is how a company approves and pays vendor invoices. Matching, routing, and payment timing keep AP accurate at scale.
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Sunshine Act compliance: Requirements, thresholds, and deadlines
Sunshine Act compliance means reporting HCP payments above set thresholds. 2026 limits are $13.82 per payment & $138.13 annually, with penalties up to $1.4M.
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Financial reporting: Definition, types, and examples
Financial reporting is the process of recording, analyzing, and sharing financial data in standardized statements like the balance sheet and income statement.
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How to do bookkeeping: A step-by-step guide
Bookkeeping step by step: Set up your books, capture and code transactions, track AR and AP, reconcile accounts, and close each month on time.
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Available funds report: What it is and how to build one
An available funds report shows the cash a business can deploy now, after commitments. The right inputs, sequence, and cadence keep that number accurate.