Journal of International Accounting, Taxation and Information Systems
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2026): May

Implementation of Accounting Conservatism from the Perspective of Pancasila Accounting: A Phenomenological Study at PT X Cirebon

Widatul Khusniah (Master Program in Accounting, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia)
Choirul Anwar (Master Program in Accounting, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia)
Etty Gurendrawati (Master Program in Accounting, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Negeri Jakarta, Indonesia)



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Publish Date
20 Jul 2026

Abstract

Accounting conservatism has long been understood primarily as a technical mechanism in financial reporting aimed at anticipating uncertainty and reducing information risk. However, this approach has not been fully capable of explaining the ethical and moral dimensions that underlie conservatism practices within organizational contexts. This study aims to analyze the implementation of accounting conservatism at PT X Cirebon, identify its impact on stakeholders, and explore its harmonization with Pancasila Accounting values. The study employs Edmund Husserl’s transcendental phenomenology paradigm with a qualitative approach. Data were obtained through in-depth interviews, non-participatory observation, and documentation involving informants who participated in the financial reporting preparation process. Data analysis was conducted through epoché, horizontalization, clustering of meaning units, textural description, structural description, and synthesis of meaning and essence. The findings indicate that accounting conservatism at PT X is manifested through caution in revenue recognition, earlier recognition of risks and losses, and prudent asset valuation. These practices are driven not only by compliance with accounting standards but also by moral awareness to maintain honesty and credibility of financial information. Conservatism produces positive impacts in the form of improved decision-making quality, reduced information asymmetry, strengthened accountability, and increased stakeholder trust. Furthermore, the study finds that accounting conservatism has strong alignment with Pancasila values, namely Divinity, Humanity, Unity, Democracy, and Social Justice. These findings generate a conceptual reconstruction referred to as Pancasilaist Accounting Conservatism, that is, a conservatism practice oriented not only toward technical prudence but also toward moral responsibility, humanity, and social justice in financial reporting.

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Computer Science & IT Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance

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Journal of International Accounting, Taxation and Information Systems is a peer-reviewed open-access journal which publishes result from scientists and engineers from the fields of accounting, taxation, economics and information systems. Every submitted manuscript will be reviewed by at least two ...