Advances in Community Services Research
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): March - August

Preparation of Financial Statements for a Trading Company for Students at SMAN 2, Jakarta, Indonesia

Nastasya Cindy Hidajat (Universitas Tarumanagara, Jakarta, Indonesia)



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Publish Date
27 Jun 2026

Abstract

Purpose: The limited scope of accounting education, which tends to be theoretical, means that high school students lack sufficient experience in preparing financial statements for merchandising companies. This PKM activity aims to improve students’ understanding of basic accounting concepts, the preparation of financial statements for merchandising companies, and financial literacy. Method: The activity was held at SMAN 2 Jakarta on May 29, 2026, lasted 120 minutes, and involved 28 eleventh-grade students. The methods used included interactive lectures, participatory training, case studies, discussions, mentoring, practice evaluations, and feedback questionnaires. Results and Discussion: Prior to the intervention, students struggled to understand how to prepare financial statements in a practical context. The training successfully improved students’ understanding of basic accounting concepts and the characteristics of trading companies, as well as their ability to prepare simple financial statements. The participants’ enthusiasm and active engagement during the activity demonstrated that the training methods were well-suited to the partners’ needs. Implications: This initiative helps improve students’ financial literacy and basic accounting skills and has the potential to be further developed through ongoing mentoring programs.

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Founded in 2023, Advances in Community Services Research publishes original research that promises to advance our understanding of Community Services over diverse topics and research methods. This Journal welcomes research of significance across a wide range of primary and applied research methods, ...