The International Journal of Accounting and Business Society
Vol. 31 No. 2 (2023): The International Journal of Accounting and Business Society

The value of the local wisdom of Karma phala in the practice of accountability of the traditional system of the village of Tenganan Pegurinsingan

Nyoman Ari Surya Dharmawan (Universitas Brawijaya)
Bambang Hariadi (Universitas Brawijaya)
Noval Adib (Universitas Brawijaya)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Aug 2023

Abstract

Objective – This study wants to uncover the value of local wisdom behind the accountability practices implemented by the Balinese Customary Institutions. Design-Method—This type of research is qualitative and uses an ethnomethodological approach. This approach is chosen to explore research problems by understanding the daily life of the subject being studied. Findings—This study found that accountability practices applied to Indigenous institutions are certainly based on phala karma. Karma phala is rooted in two words: karma, which means "deed" or "action," and phala, which means "fruit" or "result." Karma phala means "the fruit of deeds," both what has been done and what will be done. Originality—Praktik accountability and karma phala are two uncertain concepts that cannot be separated if they are connected with responsibility, deeds, and rewards.  Research Implications – This study found that honesty and fear of karma phala led members in Indigenous institutions to work honestly and transparently to create accountability that family because of the customary customs of the people who uphold the existing and applicable awig-awig

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ijabs

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Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance Environmental Science Social Sciences

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The International Journal of Accounting and Business Society (IJABS), is published by Accounting Department, Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Brawijaya, Indonesia, which is a dissemination medium for research result from researchers and lecturers in management, accounting, ...