Alvira Accounting Services

12/08/2025

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06/04/2025

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Hi ! Hope you're doing great! 😊

Just a quick reminder—I’m working on your tax filings for Q1 2025 (Jan–Mar) and need your sales data so I can meet these deadlines:
📅 April 25, 2025 – Percentage Tax
📅 May 15, 2025 – 1st Quarter Income Tax

Could you please share the details with me at your earliest convenience?

Also, can you confirm your active email address? I’d like to send you soft copies of your filings so you’ll always have access to them.

Let me know if you need help gathering the data—I’m happy to assist! Thanks for trusting Alvira Accounting Services with your accounting needs. 💙

Looking forward to your reply!

Best,

(Your Name)
(Business Name)
📞 (contact)
📧 (email) business

25/03/2025

The only common currency that everybody have.

12/03/2025

R.E.S.I.L.I.E.N.C.E.

It isn’t something you find. It’s something you build.

When life knocks you down, your ability to rise comes from your habits, mindset, and effort.

Here’s how to build true resilience:

Reflect
↳ Learn from setbacks.

Endure
↳ Keep going despite struggles.

Strengthen
↳ Build mental and physical toughness.

Innovate
↳ Find new ways to overcome obstacles.

Learn
↳ Take lessons from every challenge.

Invest
↳ Prioritize your well-being.

Elevate
↳ Keep pushing yourself to improve.

Navigate
↳ Adapt to change with confidence.

Commit
↳ Stay determined through difficulties.

Energize
↳ Replenish your motivation.

Resilience doesn’t mean avoiding struggle.
It means responding to challenges with confidence, every time.

Which reminder resonates with you most?

Credits to Suren Samarchyan

12/03/2025

11/03/2025

11 Cash flow formulas

𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄 (𝗙𝗖𝗙)
FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures

𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄 (𝗢𝗖𝗙)
OCF = Net Income + Depreciation + Amortization + Other Non-Cash Items - Changes in Working Capital

𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲 (𝗖𝗖𝗖)
CCC = Days of Inventory Outstanding + Days of Sales Outstanding - Days of Payables Outstanding

𝗡𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄
Net Cash Flow = Operating Cash Flow + Investing Cash Flow + Financing Cash Flow

𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄 (𝗗𝗖𝗙)
DCF = CF₁ / (1+r)¹ + CF₂ / (1+r)² + ... + CFₙ / (1+r)ⁿ

𝗖𝗙 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲
PV = CF / (1+r)ᵗ

𝗖𝗙 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲
FV = CF × (1+r)ᵗ

𝗖𝗙 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗱
Payback Period = Initial Investment / Annual Cash Flow

𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼
Operating Cash Flow / Net Sales

𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼
Cash Ratio = (Cash + Marketable Securities) / Current Liabilities

𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻
Cash Burn = Cash from Operating Activities + Cash from Investing Activities

Credits to bojanfin

11/03/2025

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Elfried Samba

09/03/2025

📉 Understanding Different Types of Depreciation 📊

Depreciation is the process of allocating the cost of an asset over its useful life. Businesses use depreciation to account for wear and tear, obsolescence, or a decrease in value. Here are the most common types:

1️⃣ Straight-Line Depreciation

🔹 Formula: (Cost – Salvage Value) ÷ Useful Life
🔹 Best for: Assets that lose value consistently over time, such as buildings or office furniture.
🔹 Example: A machine costs $10,000 with a salvage value of $2,000 and a useful life of 5 years. The annual depreciation would be:
($10,000 - $2,000) ÷ 5 = $1,600 per year

2️⃣ Declining Balance Depreciation

🔹 Formula: (Book Value × Depreciation Rate)
🔹 Best for: Assets that lose value quickly, such as electronics or vehicles.
🔹 Example: A laptop costs $2,000 and uses a 20% depreciation rate. The first-year depreciation is:
$2,000 × 20% = $400
Each year, depreciation is applied to the remaining book value.

3️⃣ Double-Declining Balance (DDB) Depreciation

🔹 Formula: (2 ÷ Useful Life) × Book Value
🔹 Best for: Accelerating depreciation for tax benefits, commonly used for vehicles and machinery.
🔹 Example: A $5,000 asset with a 5-year useful life follows this pattern:
(2 ÷ 5) × $5,000 = $2,000 depreciation in Year 1

4️⃣ Units of Production Depreciation

🔹 Formula: (Cost – Salvage Value) ÷ Total Estimated Units × Units Used
🔹 Best for: Assets whose wear depends on usage, like manufacturing equipment.
🔹 Example: A machine produces 100,000 units over its life. If it costs $50,000 with a salvage value of $10,000 and produces 20,000 units this year:
($50,000 - $10,000) ÷ 100,000 × 20,000 = $8,000 depreciation

5️⃣ Sum-of-the-Years’-Digits (SYD) Depreciation

🔹 Formula: (Remaining Life ÷ Sum of the Years) × (Cost - Salvage Value)
🔹 Best for: Assets that lose value more rapidly in the early years.
🔹 Example: A 5-year asset has a sum-of-the-years of (5+4+3+2+1) = 15. If its cost is $15,000 with no salvage value, in Year 1:
(5 ÷ 15) × $15,000 = $5,000 depreciation

📌 Why Does Depreciation Matter?

✅ Lowers taxable income
✅ Reflects true asset value
✅ Helps in financial planning

💡 Pro Tip: Choose the depreciation method that best fits your asset’s use and business goals!

Need help with depreciation calculations? Alvira Accounting Services is here to assist! 💼📊



Photo credit to Dennis Kioko

28/02/2025

Common Misconceptions About Hiring an Unlicensed Bookkeeper vs. a CPA

Many business owners think any bookkeeper can handle their finances, but hiring a licensed CPA brings key advantages. Here’s why:

1. “Bookkeeping is just data entry, so anyone can do it.”

✅ A CPA bookkeeper doesn’t just record numbers—they analyze your financial data, ensure compliance, and provide valuable insights to help grow your business.

2. “A regular bookkeeper is just as knowledgeable as a CPA.”

✅ CPAs undergo rigorous exams, training, and licensing, ensuring they have in-depth expertise in accounting, tax laws, and financial strategy—far beyond basic bookkeeping.

3. “Hiring a CPA is expensive and unnecessary.”

✅ While CPAs may charge more upfront, their expertise can save you money in the long run by preventing costly mistakes, maximizing tax deductions, and ensuring compliance.

4. “I won’t face penalties with an unlicensed bookkeeper.”

✅ CPAs are trained to follow tax laws and regulations carefully. They reduce the risk of errors, audits, and penalties that could hurt your business financially.

5. “I only need a CPA for tax season.”

✅ A CPA bookkeeper helps year-round, offering financial planning, budgeting, and advisory services to keep your business profitable—not just at tax time.

The Bottom Line:

Hiring a CPA bookkeeper means more than just clean books—it means expert financial guidance, compliance assurance, and long-term business success. 📊✨