JAT (Journal of Accounting and Tax)
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2026): Special Issue

ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS, AUDIT QUALITY, AND SDG REPORTING: THE MEDIATING ROLE OF SUSTAINABILITY DISCLOSURE AND THE MODERATING EFFECT OF GOVERNANCE

Raya Puspita Sari Hasibuan (Politeknik Negeri Medan)
Putri Syuhada (Politeknik Negeri Medan)
Indri Dithisari (Politeknik Negeri Medan)
Eli Safrida (Politeknik Negeri Medan)



Article Info

Publish Date
10 Aug 2026

Abstract

This study examines the growing importance of integrating accounting information systems and audit quality in enhancing organizational transparency and accountability, particularly in the context of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) reporting. As sustainability reporting becomes a critical component of corporate disclosure, organizations are required to ensure that the information presented is both reliable and relevant. Therefore, this research aims to analyze the influence of accounting information systems and audit quality on SDG reporting, while investigating the mediating role of sustainability disclosure and the moderating effect of governance quality. This study adopts a quantitative research approach using survey data collected from professionals involved in accounting, auditing, and financial reporting functions. The data are analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to evaluate both measurement and structural models. The findings indicate that accounting information systems and audit quality have significant positive effects on sustainability disclosure, which in turn significantly enhances SDG reporting. Additionally, sustainability disclosure is found to partially mediate the relationship between the independent variables and SDG reporting. Governance quality also plays a significant moderating role, strengthening the relationship between both accounting information systems and audit quality with SDG reporting. These results highlight the importance of integrating technological systems, audit practices, and governance mechanisms to improve sustainability reporting practices. The study contributes to the literature by providing an integrated framework that links accounting systems, audit quality, and SDG reporting, and offers practical implications for organizations aiming to improve transparency and sustainability performance.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jat

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

JAT (Journal of Accounting and Tax) is a collection of journals, articles, ideas, concepts, theories, and research results from various fields related to Accounting and Tax. JAT welcomes papers with the above aims and scopes. This academic journal is published by the Faculty of Economics, ...