scholarly journals The Impact of Financial Reporting Practices on Performance: A Study of Small and Medium Enterprises in Rathnapura District, Sri Lanka

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
H. Jayawardane ◽  
G. R. M. Gamlath
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Reporting Practices ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Impact

Impact of Non-Financial Factors on Performance of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises of Furniture Industry in Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
W. I. A Perera ◽  
D. H. B. Y. Ranasinghe
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Furniture Industry ◽  
Input Constraints ◽  
Financial Factors ◽  
Empirically Supported ◽  
Regulatory Constraints ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Impact

Small and Medium Enterprises in any nation are blessed with the ability to become the backbone of the domestic economy and the sustainability. Therefore, they must concern about the factors which are affecting their performance. Many studies have been conducted by highlighting the financial factors that affect the performance of small and medium enterprises. Furniture industry is also embodied with number of small and medium enterprises around Sri Lanka. But still it is held the reputation in Moratuwa city. As an industry, small and medium enterprises are not sufficiently aware of non-financial factors which affect their performance and struggle to identify the impact of non-financial factors and how they could avoid the barriers from non-financial factors. Though the recent governments and regulatory bodies have designed policies and strategies to encourage small and medium enterprises by providing financial facilities, the information and the knowledge regarding non-financial factors are not sufficient. The purpose of this study is to identify the impact of non-financial factors on performance of Furniture industry in Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. After a comprehensive literature review, Input constraints, Regulatory Constraints, Technology constraints, Infrastructure constraints and Threats of Substitute products are identified as the independent variables of the study. Data collection was done using a structured questionnaire with 30 questions of Likert scales from the selected sample of 100 Furniture small and medium enterprises located in Moratuwa area. The analysis was carried out performing tests on descriptive statistics, validity, reliability, correlation, and regression analyses, and it is empirically supported that there is a significant impact of input constraints and infrastructure constraints on performance of Furniture industry in Moratuwa, Sri Lanka. Thereby, the findings would help the authorities and policy makers to take necessary actions to accomplish fu

scholarly journals Impact of Accounting Software among SMEs Accountants in Oman

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 25-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Muneerali Thottoli
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
International Financial Reporting Standards ◽  
Reporting Standards ◽  
Incorrect Choice ◽  
Financial Reporting Standards ◽  
Accounting Software ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Impact

Financial losses, bankruptcy and closure of the company may be the result of incorrect choice of accounting software, inefficient modernization of such software depending on the specifics of the economic entity and ignorance of technical knowledge of staffs to work with the software product. The paper notes that for companies from member countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council, the technique of implementation and application of tax legislation and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) differs significantly from other countries. The article emphasizes that in Oman, companies need to prepare financial statements in accordance with current applicable IFRS, as well as the Law on Commercial Companies 2019 and the guidelines and requirements for disclosure of capital market information. The purpose of this paper is to study and study the impact of the implementation of accounting software among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Oman. The study systematizes the features and issues of assessing the relationship between generalized accounting software (GAS) and its use by accountants working for SMEs. Twenty small and medium business accountants were selected as the target audience, taking into account their experience and basic knowledge of accounting in the context of ownership and use of GAS. The study confirms and theoretically proves that the use of GAS in the financial and economic activities of SMEs has a significant impact on the practice of accountants working in such enterprises, ie, there is a positive and significant relationship between GAS choice and use of GAS by SME accountants. The results of this study can be useful for the government, representatives of tax authorities, higher education institutions in the context of establishing adequate policies regarding the use of software for accounting by economic entities. Keywords: Generalized accounting software, accounting, accountant, small and medium enterprises, international financial reporting standards (IFRS), Oman.

scholarly journals Accounting in a single information space of the enterprise

2021 ◽  
pp. 158-165
Author(s):  
Svitlana Skrypnyk ◽  
Inesa Shepel ◽  
Hanna Holovchak
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Information System ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Accounting Information ◽  
Information Support ◽  
Accounting Systems ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Impact

Purpose. The aim of the article is to study of accounting as an information system of enterprises for effective management decisions. Methodology of research. The study used general and special methods of cognition, in particular: methods of theoretical generalization and comparative analysis – for the analysis of relevant scientific literature; system approach, methods of analysis and synthesis – to substantiate the methodology of research of the accounting information system; generalization – in the study of current rules and regulations on the regulation of accounting, methods of reflecting its results and features of accounting processes in the enterprise; abstract and logical – in the generalization of theoretical positions and the formation of conclusions and proposals. Findings. The importance of disclosing the development and knowledge of accounting information and the impact it has on decision-making in small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as micro-enterprises, has been identified. It is established that the general economic development of the country requires adequate information, reliable and important for economic decisions from investors, managers, state administrators, etc. It is concluded that high-quality and reliable financial information is a key element in the decision-making process, in particular the availability of such information is of particular importance for business management and is generally in the public interest. Originality. The main factors of the influence of information support on the accounting of small enterprises are substantiated and revealed. The peculiarities of the practice of accounting systems that can be considered appropriate for small and medium enterprises in accordance with their specific circumstances and needs. It is suggested that an important factor influencing the construction of accounting in small business is the diversity of accounting systems. Practical value. The obtained results of the research allow to deepen the theoretical foundations and develop practical recommendations for improving the information support of accounting in small businesses, as well as to apply them for further research. Key words: small and medium enterprises, accounting, information, information system, financial reporting, decision making.

scholarly journals Compliance Factors of Malaysian Private Entity Reporting Standard (MPERS) by Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 149
Author(s):  
Nurul Nazlia Jamil ◽  
Nathasa Mazna Ramli ◽  
Ainulashikin Marzuki ◽  
Nurul Nadiah Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Local Context ◽  
Reporting Standard ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Reporting Practices ◽  
Private Entity ◽  
Small Medium Enterprises ◽  
Medium Enterprises

The study objectively reports the findings on a questionnaire survey when examining the factors affecting Malaysian Private Entity Reporting Standard (MPERS) compliance in Malaysia by small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The study is based on a professional accountant questionnaire survey involving a sample of 176 respondents who are currently involved in the implementation of MPERS. The result reveals that the main factors affecting the SMEs' compliance with MPERS were the legal limitations and requirements. The study also finds that the perception, size of entities, management and accounting skills of the external user, and consideration of costs and benefits, have little impact on MPERS compliance. Furthermore, the study contributes to the literature of the financial reporting standard for SMEs by providing empirical from Malaysia's local context that uses MPERS and how the theses affect reporting practices. To adopt the 'true and fair view' financial reporting standard when explaining the firm's financial performance and financial position, this study should be the interest of regulatory authority, standard setters, and owners of SMEs themselves.

scholarly journals Adoption of Sustainable Accounting Practices Among Croatian SME’s

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gordana Nikolić ◽  
Valentina Vitenberg ◽  
Bisera Karanović
Keyword(s):  
Financial Reporting ◽  
National Economy ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Pivotal Role ◽  
Knowledge Gaps ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
Reporting Practices ◽  
Key Players ◽  
Business Entities ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are of great importance to the Croatian economy. As recently as 2015, 99.7 percent of total registered companies in Croatia were SMEs, accounting for 54 percent of total revenues and collectively exhorting great impact on the society, the national economy, and the environment. Regarding socio-economic representation, they are the key players in achieving sustainability. Considering the fact that sustainability accounting plays a pivotal role in every economy, it is essential to understand how smaller business entities are taking actions on adopting sustainable practices and their corresponding sustainable accounting tasks. It is therefore the objective of this paper to analyze the current awareness, needs, and existing approach to sustainable accounting and reporting practices of SMEs in Croatia and identify the main knowledge gaps between the current and the optimal situation. For the purposes of this analysis, a survey was conducted on a sample of 42 respondents between February and March of 2018. The results show that the level of awareness among SMEs regarding socially responsible reporting is particularly low in Croatia, mostly due to the lack of SME’s field-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as the unfamiliarity with reporting advantages. Finally, this paper provides an overview of the lack of knowledge in order to identify the competence and skills needed to successfully implement non-financial reporting among small and medium enterprises. Keywords: sustainable accounting, SMEs, survey, Croatia

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