<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Acorn Accounting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Accounting, taxes, and financial consulting.]]></description><link>https://www.acorn-accounting.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:03:41 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.acorn-accounting.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Depreciation: A Guide for Students and Professionals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Depreciation is a core accounting concept that helps match the cost of long-term assets with the revenue they generate. 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