Editorial Standards & Guidelines

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DualEntry's editorial content gives forward thinkers in Finance what they need to stay ahead. With our clear look at the latest AI and accounting insights, you can cut through the noise and keep up with the developments that really matter for your business.

Our commitment is simple: deliver accurate, expert-driven, and actionable content that helps you future-proof your business in an evolving financial landscape.

Our Editorial Standards

Every piece of content published by DualEntry meets rigorous standards before reaching you. We are committed to three core principles:

Accuracy

All our content is thoroughly fact-checked and verified. We use only credible, primary sources and regularly review our existing work to ensure it remains current and accurate. Our editorial team verifies every claim with at least two independent, authoritative sources. This includes government data, regulatory filings, peer-reviewed research, and official financial institution reports.

Our fact-checking process includes the following:

  • All factual claims are verified against primary sources
  • Financial data and statistics require verification from multiple independent sources
  • All statistics and data points must be current within 12 months or clearly dated if historical
  • Every article undergoes multi-stage review before publication

Expertise

All our content is either written or validated by finance professionals with verified credentials. Our authors and reviewers include Certified Public Accountants (CPAs), Chartered Financial Analysts (CFAs), experienced financial advisors, and business leaders with deep expertise in accounting, finance, and emerging technologies.

Author qualifications include:

  • Minimum 5+ years professional experience in finance, accounting, or related fields
  • Relevant certifications and credentials verified by our editorial team
  • Demonstrated expertise through professional background or published work
  • Detailed author profiles available showing credentials, experience, and expertise

Usefulness

All our content is designed to go beyond facts and theory. This means giving you fresh, actionable ideas that can help future-proof your business. We focus on practical insights you can implement, real-world examples, and strategic guidance that addresses the challenges finance professionals face today.

Our Editorial Review Process

Every article published on DualEntry goes through a comprehensive five-stage review process:

Initial Review: Our developmental editors evaluate content structure, clarity, and alignment with reader needs.

Fact-Checking: Dedicated fact-checkers verify all claims, data points, and citations against primary sources.

Expert Review: Finance professionals with relevant expertise validate content accuracy and appropriateness.

Copy Editing: Our editors ensure clarity, readability, grammar, and style consistency.

Final Approval: Our Editor-in-Chief provides final sign-off before publication.

This rigorous process ensures that every piece of content meets our high standards for accuracy, expertise, and usefulness.

Standards for Financial Content

As a finance-focused publication, we recognize that our content can significantly impact your financial decisions. We apply heightened standards to all content that could affect your money, financial security, or business success.

Our commitments include:

Enhanced Review: All financial advice undergoes additional expert review by certified professionals.

Clear Disclaimers: We clearly state when readers should seek personalized professional advice from CPAs, financial advisors, or attorneys.

Risk Disclosure: Investment-related content includes appropriate risk disclosures.

Regulatory Compliance: All content aligns with SEC, FINRA, IRS, and other applicable financial regulations.

General Guidance Only: Our content provides educational information and general guidance. We never provide personalized financial advice for individual circumstances.

Topics Requiring Special Expert Review

The following topics require additional expert validation:

  • Investment Guidance: Reviewed by CFAs or certified investment professionals
  • Tax Information: Verified by CPAs or tax professionals
  • Retirement Planning: Validated by Certified Financial Planners
  • Legal Compliance: Checked by relevant legal professionals when necessary
  • Regulatory Changes: Reviewed by compliance professionals

Our Research & Source Standards

We maintain strict standards for the sources we cite and the research we conduct.

Source Requirements

Primary Sources Preferred: We prioritize government data, official reports, regulatory filings, and peer-reviewed academic research.

Authoritative Secondary Sources: We reference reputable financial institutions, industry leaders, and established publications with demonstrated expertise.

Source Verification: We evaluate source credibility, domain authority, and expertise relevance.

Current Information: We ensure all data and statistics are current and clearly dated.

Transparent Citations: We provide clear links to source materials so you can verify information independently.

Minimum Standards

Every article cites at least three independent, reputable sources. All statistics and financial data include source attribution. We link directly to primary documents and official sources whenever possible. Expert quotes are attributed to named sources with verified credentials.

Editorial Independence & Transparency

DualEntry maintains strict editorial independence. Our content decisions are based solely on value to our readers. This means no influence from revenue potential, advertiser interests, or business relationships.

Editorial coverage is not influenced by sponsors, advertisers, or partners. We provide equal, fair treatment of all finance platforms, services, and solutions. Negative or critical coverage is never suppressed due to business relationships.

Our Disclosures

We believe in complete transparency with our readers:

  • Sponsored Content: Clearly labeled as "Sponsored" or "Partner Content"
  • Affiliate Relationships: Any affiliate links are disclosed with "affiliate link" notation
  • Financial Interests: We disclose any financial relationships relevant to content topics
  • Author Conflicts: Authors disclose potential conflicts of interest in their bios or articles
  • Partnerships: We clearly state when writing about affiliated companies or partners

Corrections & Updates

We are committed to accuracy and transparency when we make mistakes or when information changes.

Our Correction Policy

Report Errors: If you find an error in our content, please contact us at editorial@dualentry.com.

Swift Corrections: We investigate and correct verified errors within 48 hours.

Transparent Documentation: All corrections are noted in the article with the date and description of the change.

No Silent Edits: Significant corrections are clearly disclosed to maintain trust with our readers.

Our Update Policy

Regular Reviews: All finance content is reviewed quarterly for accuracy and relevance.

Annual Refreshes: Major articles are updated at minimum annually.

Timely Updates: Breaking finance news and regulatory changes are updated within 24 hours.

Clear Dating: Every article displays publication date and last updated date.

Archived Content: Outdated content is either updated or clearly marked as archived.

Content We Don't Publish

To maintain our standards and protect our readers, we do not publish:

  • Personalized financial advice for specific individuals
  • Unsubstantiated investment tips or speculative "hot stock" recommendations
  • Content that conflicts with financial regulations or ethical standards
  • Sponsored content that isn't clearly labeled
  • Content with undisclosed conflicts of interest
  • Outdated information presented as current
  • Claims without credible source verification

Your Feedback Matters

We value your input and take reader feedback seriously.

How to Reach Us

Report Inaccuracies: editorial@dualentry.com

Suggest Topics: editorial@dualentry.com

General Inquiries: contact@dualentry.com

Editorial Team: editorial@dualentry.com

We respond to all reader inquiries within 48 hours. We carefully consider all feedback for improving our content and addressing reader needs.

Our Commitment to Accessibility

We believe finance information should be accessible to everyone:

Plain Language: We avoid unnecessary jargon and explain technical terms clearly.

Clear Structure: We use headings, short paragraphs, and visual breaks for easy scanning.

Mobile-Friendly: All content works seamlessly on any device.

Inclusive Design: We follow web accessibility standards for all users.

Questions About Our Editorial Standards?

If you have questions about our editorial process, standards, or policies, please contact our editorial team at editorial@dualentry.com. We're committed to transparency and happy to discuss how we create content you can trust.

DualEntry Editorial Team
editorial@dualentry.com

These editorial guidelines are reviewed and updated regularly to ensure they reflect our current practices and the highest standards in finance content.

Last updated: November 12, 2025

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Category of Personal Data (and Examples)
Profile or Contact Data such as first and last name, email, username, phone number and mailing address.
Payment Data such as billing name, billing email and billing company.
Device/IP Data such as IP address, IP-address-based location data, device ID, domain server and type of device/ operating system/ browser used to access the Services.
Web Analytics such as web page interactions, referring webpage/source through which you accessed the Services, non-identifiable request IDs, statistics associated with the interaction between device or browser and the Services and browsing or search history.
Other Identifying Information that You Voluntarily Choose to Provide such as emails, letters, and texts you send us.
Business or Commercial Purpose(s) for Collection
  • Providing, Customizing and Improving the Services
  • Marketing the Services
  • Corresponding with You
  • Providing, Customizing and Improving the Services
  • Providing, Customizing and Improving the Services
  • Marketing the Services
  • Providing, Customizing and Improving the Services
  • Marketing the Services
  • Providing, Customizing and Improving the Services
  • Marketing the Services
  • Corresponding with You

Categories of Third Parties With Whom We Disclose this Personal Data

  • Service Providers
  • Service Providers (specifically our payment processing partner, currently Stripe, Inc.)
  • Service Providers
  • Analytics Partners
  • Advertising Partners
  • Service Providers
  • Analytics Partners
  • Advertising Partners
  • Service Providers