Indonesian Management and Accounting Research
Vol. 23 No. 2 (2024): Indonesian Management and Accounting Research

Enhancing Financial Policy Decision-Making Of Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises: The Impact Of Financial Reports Quality

Azeez, Olaoye, Ayoola (Unknown)
Ayodele , Adekanbi, John (Unknown)
Kayode, Osundeyi, Issac (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Sep 2024

Abstract

Effective decision-making of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises is paramount for their sustainability and growth. This research therefore, investigates the impact of financial reports quality on effective financial policy decision-making of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises. The research employs a quantitative approach using questionnaire method. Employing a survey research design, data was collected through administered questionnaires from a stratified sample of 171 participants representing various Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Nigeria. Utilizing Multiple Regression models for analysis, the findings demonstrate a positive (0.020) significant (p < 0.05) impact of accurate income statement; a positive (0.253) significant (p < 0.05) impact of accurate statement of financial position and generally a positive (0.412) significant (p < 0.05) impact of other financial reports components on the effectiveness of financial policy decision-making of Nigerian Small and Medium-sized Enterprises. The study concluded that improving the accuracy of financial reports can substantially enhance financial policy decision-making efficacy of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises. The research recommended the investment in staff training, quality assurance mechanisms, and regulatory oversight to improve financial literacy, transparency, and accountability, thus enhancing financial policy decision-making capabilities and fostering sustainable growth in Small and Medium-sized Enterprises globally.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

imar

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

INDONESIA MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTING RESEARCH (IMAR) is a peer-reviewed journal published two times a year (January-June, July-December) by the Publisher Institute of the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Trisakti (LPFEB Trisakti). IMAR is intended to be the journal for publishing ...