E-JURNAL AKUNTANSI
Vol 34 No 9 (2024)

Implementation of Accrual-based Government Accounting in Local Government: Bourdieu's Habitus Theory

Hastanti Agustin Rahayu (Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Islam UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Sep 2024

Abstract

The implementation of Government Regulation Number 71 of 2010 concerning Accrual-based Government Accounting Standards in order to improve the quality of financial reporting in realising accountable and transparent governance. This study aims to identify challenges in the process of implementing accrual-based accounting in the government environment. This research uses a descriptive qualitative approach with secondary data. The content analysis technique uses the habitus theory analysis knife by Pierre Bourdieu. The social actors in the implementation of accrual-based government accounting standards consist of the Governor, Regent, Deputy Regent and Mayor, KSAP and the Ministry of Home Affairs. According to Bourdieu's theory, the habitus is an obstacle in implementing accrual-based SAP where around fifty per cent of cases are based on the results of examination findings. Capital is social capital in the form of BPK RI audit results with an unqualified opinion. Arena is an accounting policy prepared by local governments based on guidelines set by the Ministry of Home Affairs. Keywords: SAP; Accrual; Bourdieu's Habitus Theory; Local Government

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Abbrev

akuntansi

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

E-Jurnal Akuntansi covered various research approaches, namely: quantitative, qualitative and mixed-method. E-Jurnal Akuntansi focuses related on various themes, topics and aspects of accounting and investment, including (but not limited) to the following topics: Financial Accounting Managerial ...