Financial Literacy and Financial Inclusion as Tools to Enhance Small Scale Businesses’ Performance in Southwest, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Dr. Ademola Samuel Sajuyigbe ◽  
Tajudeen A. Odetayo ◽  
Adewumi Z. Adeyemi
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Bank Loans ◽  
Financial Inclusion ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Southwest Nigeria ◽  
The Impact

Purpose: The study sought to examine the impact of financial literacy and financial inclusion on small businesses’ overall performance with special reference to Southwest Nigeria. Methods: Descriptive survey research sketch was adopted for this study, while the purposive sampling method was employed to choose forty small scale businesses registered with SMEDAN from each state capital of South Western of Nigeria that engaged in petty trading, bakeries, block-making, soup-making, tailoring, and agro-allied, totaling 240 participants as a sample size for the study. Data were collected by using a closed-ended questionnaire designed for the study, while simple percentage, mean, standard deviation, Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC), and Ordinary Least Square (OLS) was used to analyze the data. Results: The findings disclose that financial literacy and financial inclusion jointly and independently affect small businesses’ performance. It revealed a positive and significant relationship between financial literacy and financial inclusion. However, the study depicts that majority of business operators did not have financial knowledge such as working capital management, accounting records system, financial reporting, cashbook maintenance, income statement, daily cash reconciliation, internal control on cash, and cash budget. Also, the study confirmed that the majority of small business entrepreneurs are financially excluded from micro-financing, emergency loans, employ purchase financing, business bank loans, and micro-insurance plan Services. Implications: The implication of this study is that if the Central Bank of Nigeria partnership with other professional organizations to promote financial literacy and inclusion programs to all business entrepreneurs across the nation, it will motivate more business entrepreneurs in Nigeria to have access to finance.  

scholarly journals INKLUSI KEUANGAN DAN LITERASI KEUANGAN TERHADAP KINERJA DAN KEBERLANGSUNGAN SEKTOR USAHA MIKRO KECIL MENENGAH

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 135-152
Author(s):  
Mei Ruli Ninin Hilmawati ◽  
Rohmawati Kusumaningtias
Keyword(s):  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Business Performance ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Financial Inclusion ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Sustainable Business ◽  
Great Opportunity ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
Least Square Approach

Abstrak: Inklusi Keuangan dan Literasi Keuangan terhadap Kinerja dan Keberlangsungan Sektor Usaha Mikro Kecil Menengah. Suatu kinerja unggul dan bisnis yang berkelanjutkan dapat terwujud apabila terdapat upaya-upaya strategis yang dilakukan. Jawa Timur merupakan salah satu provinsi dengan jumlah UMKM yang cukup banyak memiliki peluang yang besar untuk meningkatkan perekonomian Indonesia. Penelitian ini dilakukan untuk menganalisis pengaruh inklusi keuangan dan literasi keuangan terhadap kinerja dan keberlangsungan sektor UMKM yang terdapat di Kota Surabaya. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan inklusi keuangan (INKA) dan literasi keuangan (LIKA) sebagai variabel independen, serta kinerja usaha (KIUS) dan keberlangsungan usaha (KEUS) sebagai variabel dependen. Sampel pada penelitian ini berjumlah 113 UMKM yang kemudian dilakukan analisis dengan pendekatan Partial Least Square. Hasil penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa inklusi keuangan tidak berpengaruh terhadap kinerja dan keberlangsungan sektor UMKM. Sedangkan literasi keuangan memiliki pengaruh yang terhadap kinerja dan keberlangsungan sektor UMKM.Kata kunci: Inklusi Keuangan, Literasi Keuangan, Kinerja Bisnis, Keberlangsungan Bisnis, UMKMAbstract: Financial Inclusion and Financial Literacy on the Performance an Sustainability of the MSMEs. Excellent performance and sustainable business can be realized if there are strategic efforts. East Java, as one of the Province with a large number of MSMEs that have a great opportunity to improve the Indonesian economy. This study was conducted to analyze the effect of financial inclusion and financial literacy on the performance and sustainability of MSMEs in Surabaya. This research is a quantitative study with independent variables are financial inclusion (INKA) and financial literacy (LIKA), and the dependent variables are business performance (KIUS) and business continuity (KEUS). The sample in this study amounted to 113 MSMEs which were then analyzed using the Partial Least Square approach. this study concludes that financial inclusion has no effect on the performance and sustainability of MSMEs. while financial literacy has a influence on the performance and sustainability of MSMEs. Keywords: Financial Inclusion, Financial Literacy, Business Performance, Sustainability, MSMEs

scholarly journals Influence of the Quality of Accrual Financial Report Information with the Roles of Accounting Information System as an Intervening Factor

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 84
Author(s):  
Dyah Purwanti ◽  
Ghulbudin Isham Natser
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Accounting Information ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Accounting Information System ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

<p>This study aims to find empirical evidence about the role of accounting information system (AIS) as intervening factors that affect the quality of financial reporting information of the government. This study uses a questionnaire that primary data collected from respondents, namely employees of the accounting department of the government units, especially a partner institution in the State Treasury Office (KPPN) 2 Jakarta. Data processing is performed by the method of partial least squares (PLS). The results of this study are the accounting information system has significantly the impact on the quality of government financial reporting information. While the capacity factor of human resources, control data input and application of Government Accounting Standards (SAP) have a significant direct effect on the AIS, is larger when compared to a direct influence on the quality of financial reporting information. Other factors, organizational commitment and internal control system has a significant influence either directly or indirectly on the quality of financial reporting information. The findings of the study are expected to provide input to the government the importance of improving the accounting information system, such as strengthening the capacity of human resources and accounting applications in realizing quality financial information.</p>

scholarly journals An Empirical Analysis of the Impact of Agency Banking on Financial Inclusion in Benue State, Nigeria: Implications for Economic Activities

2022 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 75
Author(s):  
David Terfa Akighir ◽  
Tyagher Margaret ◽  
Jacob Terungwa Tyagher ◽  
Tordue Emmanuel Kpoghul
Keyword(s):  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Structural Equation Models ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
The State ◽  
Financial Inclusion ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
The Impact

Twelve (12) out of the Twenty-three (23) local government areas (LGAs) in Benue State do not have the presence of banks over a long period of time. This situation has deprived the inhabitants of these LGAs of access to formal financial services until the advent of agency banking. This study therefore, investigates the impact of agency banking on financial inclusion and economic activities in Benue State focusing on the agency banking activities of First Bank Ltd. The study is anchored on the agency theory and it used a survey design. The study has utilized both primary and secondary data that were analyzed using descriptive statistical tools and structural equation models. Findings of the study have revealed that agency banking activities of First Bank Ltd have immensely enhanced financial inclusion and economic activities in Benue State. However, challenges such as shortages of cash, security problems, network failures, and lack of financial literacy are militating against the smooth operations of the agency banking in the State. On the basis of these findings, the study has recommended among others that, other banks operating in the State should be encouraged to venture into agency banking in the state so as to have a wider coverage of agency banking in the State. Also, government should provide security and partner with the private sector to provide national carrier communication network system to overcome the network failure challenge. Finally, banks should intensify efforts to educate the masses about the validity and potency of agency banking.

scholarly journals Bank And Non-Bank Financial Institutions And The Development Of The Nigerian Economy

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (7) ◽  
pp. 23-36
Author(s):  
Peter A Okere ◽  
Ndugbu Michael ◽  
J.N Ojiegbe ◽  
Barr. Lawrence Uzowuru
Keyword(s):  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Bank Loans ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Moral Hazards ◽  
Explanatory Variables ◽  
Consumer Loans ◽  
Term Basis ◽  
The Impact

The focus of this study was on the impact of bank and non-bank financial institutions on the growth and development of the Nigerian economy. In an attempt to achieve the objectives of the research, data for the period 1992 to 2012 were collected from the CBN publications. Hypotheses were also formulated. The data collected were analysed using the E-views econometric software under the ordinary least square (OLS) regression analysis. The study as confirmed by the result of the joint test revealed that the financial institutions play prominent role on the growth and development of the Nigerian economy. However, it was further revealed that individual contributions of the explanatory variables varied. For example, the Deposit Money Banks were revealed to have impacted very insignificantly to the growth and development of the Nigerian economy. This may not be unconnected with the unwholesome practices in the banking sector such as granting of loans/advances to “ghost” applicants, diversion of loans and advances granted, high incidence of moral hazards. In view of the above, it is recommended among others that government should come up with lending policies that will not only reduce diversions of bank loans/advances but will deter persons involved in such sharp practices. Such loans and advances which must be on long-term basis should be extended to needy investors in the real sector. Consumer loans and also loans and advances for commerce do not play prominent role in the growth and development of the economy and thus should be discouraged. The current and on-going reforms in the financial sector should be encouraged and maintained.

ANALISIS DETERMINASI KEANDALAN DAN TIMELINESS PELAPORAN KEUANGAN

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 145
Author(s):  
Nur Laila Yuliani ◽  
Barkah Susanto ◽  
Farida Farida
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Organizational Commitment ◽  
Human Resources ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Supporting System ◽  
Positive Effects

<p><em>This study is aimed at examining factors affecting the reliability and timeliness of financial reporting. These factors include human resources, utilization of information technology, internal control of accounting, organizational commitment and supporting system. The main ground of this study is an empirical study on the factors that affect the reliability and timeliness of financial reporting which have been varied in the results and increasingly important and strong public demands for accountability. The sample of this study consists of 83 employees in BLUDs around Kedu residency. The analysis of the data are measured through Partial Least Square (WarpPLS). This study provides an evidence that human resources, internal control of accounting, organizational commitment and supporting system have positive effects on the reliability of financial reporting. On the other hand, the utilization of information technology does not positively effect the reliability of financial reporting. Meanwhile, the utilization of information technology, internal control of accounting, and organizational commitment positively affects timeliness of financial reporting, while the human resources, and supporting system do no have positive effect on the timeliness of financial reporting.</em></p>

Impact, Reaction, and Learning From Overcoming the COVID-19 Crisis

2021 ◽  
pp. 27-51
Author(s):  
Saptarshi Dhar ◽  
Tahira Farzana ◽  
Sabiha Saju Ibne Abedin
Keyword(s):  
Small Businesses ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Business Sector ◽  
Qualitative Investigation ◽  
Subsequent Response ◽  
Service Areas ◽  
Food And Beverage ◽  
Response Measures ◽  
Key Driver ◽  
The Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic has created devastating consequences for all businesses globally, including the small businesses in Bangladesh. The small business sector in Bangladesh is a key driver of its economic growth and has been hit particularly hard by the pandemic due to its pre-existing vulnerabilities and lower resilience to crisis. This chapter investigates the impact of COVID-19 on small-scale businesses, their subsequent response measures, and learning experiences that have created a route to resilience. A qualitative investigation on six small-scale enterprises across manufacturing and service areas was included in the study. The cases covered fashion and clothing and organic food and beverage businesses. The findings of the study suggest that the impacts of the pandemic are primarily financial, operational and supply chain, and logistical in nature. The policymakers need to take urgent measures to ensure the sustainability of this sector amid the ongoing pandemic.

Financial reporting quality, family ownership, and investment efficiency

2019 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 513-535 ◽  
Author(s):  
Faisal Shahzad ◽  
Ijaz Ur Rehman ◽  
Sisira Colombage ◽  
Faisal Nawaz
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Family Firms ◽  
Emerging Market ◽  
Reporting Quality ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Financial Reporting Quality ◽  
Family Ownership ◽  
Investment Efficiency ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to empirically investigate the impact of two monitoring mechanisms: family ownership (FO) and financial reporting quality (FRQ) on investment efficiency (IE) over the period of 2007–2014 for listed firms on the Pakistan Stock Exchange. Design/methodology/approach The authors employ two-dimensional pooled OLS cluster at the firm and year level, two-stage least square regression and feasible generalized lease square regression regression methods. Findings The findings suggest that higher FRQ and FO are associated with higher IE. Further, the authors report that higher FRQ and FO mitigate over- and under-investment. The impact of FRQ on IE is stronger (weaker) for family-controlled businesses. The results for these particular estimates are robust for alternative estimation techniques and measures of FRQ and FO. Originality/value The study draws on both agency and behavioral agency theories and therefore contributes to the literature in the following ways. First, the authors examine a relationship between FRQ and IE. Second, the authors test the impact of FO on IE. Third, the authors test the moderating impact of FO on the relationship between FRQ and the IE of family and non-family firms in relatively less regulated emerging market.

Can financial inclusion reduce the presence of corruption? Evidence from selected countries in Africa

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (11) ◽  
pp. 1345-1362
Author(s):  
Folorunsho M. Ajide
Keyword(s):  
Random Effect ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Threshold Level ◽  
Financial Inclusion ◽  
Least Square ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Control Of Corruption

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to evaluate the impact of financial inclusion (FI) on control of corruption in selected African countries.Design/methodology/approachThe study employs secondary data spanning over a period of 2005–2016. These data are sourced from IMF's International Financial Statistics, World Bank Development Indicators, Global Financial Development Database, Transparency International and International Country Risk Guide. The author uses Sarma (2008) approach to construct the FI index for 13 countries in Africa. The author applies random effect, robust least square and instrumental variable (IV) estimations to examine the impact of FI on control of corruption in Africa.FindingsThe author finds that financial inclusion improves the control of corruption. The author tests for possible FI threshold to avoid the case of extreme FI in Africa. The results show that there is a threshold level if reached, FI would have negative impacts in the control of corruption. This may likely happen mainly due to weak institutions in Africa. The results are robust to alternative proxy for control of corruption and various alternative estimation techniques.Practical implicationsThe finding indicates that FI can serve as part of toolkits for reducing corruption in Africa.Originality/valueThis study stresses the important role of FI in the economic system. It is the first paper that empirically suggests the role of FI in controlling corruption in Africa.

An exploration of the choice to comply voluntarily with SOX section 404(b)

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-110
Author(s):  
Alan Blankley ◽  
David Hurtt ◽  
Jason MacGregor
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Internal Control ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Small Companies ◽  
Section 404 ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sarbanes Oxley ◽  
Financial Perspective ◽  
The Law ◽  
Several Delays

Purpose Central to the Sarbanes–Oxley Act was a requirement that every company have an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. However, there were concerns that this requirement was overly burdensome, from a financial perspective, for small businesses. This concern promoted several delays in enforcing the law for small companies and ultimately caused congress to permanently exempt small businesses. Yet, there are some small companies that voluntarily elect to comply with the law. The purpose of this paper is to explore why these companies elect to incur these costly audits. Design/methodology/approach Using a sample of 5,834 non-accelerator US firms, this paper uses a robust logistic regression model to examine why some firms comply voluntary with SOX Section 404(b). Findings This study shows that small companies getting audits of internal controls may be doing so to restore investor confidence after reporting failures, to appear credible prior to raising funds, as a response to organizational changes, or in anticipation of being required to comply. Practical implications This study provides regulators with an improved understanding of when it is necessary to implement mandatory rather than voluntary guidance. Originality/value This study is the first to document why a client would voluntarily comply with SOX Section 404 (b).

Intellectual capital and environmental concern in subsistence small businesses

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 214-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Maria Jardon ◽  
Amandio Dasilva
Keyword(s):  
Intellectual Capital ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Environmental Concern ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Relational Capital ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sustained Development ◽  
Structural Capital ◽  
The Impact

Purpose Small businesses created as a subsistence activity (subsistence small businesses (SSBs)), often are oriented towards the short term. The environmental performance, by contrast, is an indicator of long-term strategies. The purpsoe of this paper is to analyse how intellectual capital (IC) dimensions affect environmental concern, preparing SSBs to have a proper environmental behaviour in the future. Design/methodology/approach A method based on the partial least square technique is suggested to select the model and estimate the parameters. A sample of 113 small businesses in the timber industry in a region of Argentina was selected for this study. Findings The results indicate that IC promotes environmental concern. Relational capital directly affects environmental concern, human capital and structural capital and these, in turn, indirectly affect the environmental concern through relational capital in SSBs. Research limitations/implications The sample used is a cross-section. IC is subjectively measured. This paper only studies small businesses in the timber sector in a region of Latin America. Practical implications This paper enables practitioners and scholars to understand and make legitimate decisions and conclusions that can foster SSB growth in environmental concern. The paper suggests a combination of strategies in order to achieve a sustained development. Originality/value The authors tested the impact of dimensions of IC on environmental concern in SSB of developing countries, showing the importance of IC in sustained strategies in these companies.

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