<![CDATA[Small and Medium Enterprises play a strategic role in national economic development through employment generation and income distribution; however, many enterprises still fail to utilize accounting information effectively due to limited accounting records and inadequate managerial awareness. This study examines the influence of owners’ perceptions and accounting knowledge on the use of accounting information among Small and Medium Enterprises in Johan Pahlawan Subdistrict, West Aceh Regency. Employing a quantitative research design, primary data were collected through structured questionnaires distributed to 88 Small and Medium Enterprise owners selected using a survey sampling technique. The data were analyzed using multiple linear regression to assess both partial and simultaneous effects of the independent variables. The findings reveal a statistically significant simultaneous influence of owners’ awareness and accounting knowledge on the use of accounting information, as indicated by a significance value of 0.000. These results demonstrate that limited accounting knowledge and negative perceptions toward accounting practices remain key barriers to effective financial information utilization among Small and Medium Enterprises. The study concludes that improving accounting literacy and reshaping owners’ perceptions are essential to enhancing financial decision-making and business sustainability, thereby supporting broader economic development objectives in the region.]]>
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