This study examines the comparative characteristics of manual accounting records and digitalized accounting systems in the preparation of financial statements for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises through a non empirical library research approach. The analysis was conducted by synthesizing academic literature and previous findings related to accounting digitalization, financial reporting quality, and financial management practices within MSMEs. The findings indicate that digital accounting systems demonstrate stronger capabilities in improving administrative efficiency, consistency of financial information, reporting transparency, and compliance with financial accounting standards. Manual recording systems remain widely utilized because of their operational simplicity, lower initial implementation costs, and accessibility for business actors with limited technological competence. The study also identifies major obstacles in the adoption of digital accounting, including low digital literacy, technological adaptation barriers, infrastructure limitations, and concerns regarding data security.
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