Competitive Jurnal Akuntansi dan Keuangan
Vol 10 No 1 (2026): Competitive Jurnal Akuntansi dan Keuangan

FINANCIAL LITERACY AND COPING STRATEGY CHOICES AMONG MSME IN BANYUMAS REGENCY

Priandhita Wibawanti (Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto)
Wida Purwidianti (Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto)
Nawalin Nazah (Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto)
Alfato Yusnar Kharismasyah (Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Jan 2026

Abstract

The global market competition demands that Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in Banyumas Regency have effective coping strategies to survive in dynamic conditions. This study aims to examine the influence of financial distress, self-efficacy, leadership skills, and financial literacy on the selection of coping strategies. A total of 105 respondents were included, with the sample size determined using Slovin’s formula at a 10% error tolerance level. Data analysis was conducted through multinomial logistic regression, with coping strategies categorized into three main choices: cost efficiency, downsizing, and bank loans. The results of study indicate that among the four variables tested, only financial literacy has a positive effect on the selection of coping strategies. Financial literacy increases the possibility of entrepreneurs choosing cost efficiency by 1.150%, downsizing by 2.103,9%, and bank loans by 3.412,1%. These findings underscore the role of financial literacy as key factor in determining strategies to withstand the pressures of global competition. Thus, financial literacy becomes a new perspective in the process of selecting coping strategies, while also contributing to the development of literature on factors influencing the resilience of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises. This study also helps identify best practices in utilizing online media for product promotion, thereby enhancing the competitiveness of businesses in Banyumas Regency.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

competitive

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Subjek area COMPETITIVE meliputi: Auditing, Perpajakan, Akuntansi Keuangan, Akuntansi Syariah, Akuntansi Keperilakuan, Akuntansi Lingkungan, Akuntansi Manajemen, Sistem Informasi Akuntansi, Good Corporate Governance, Corporate Social Responsibility, Corporate Sustainability, dan Manajemen ...