Journal of Economics, Business, & Accountancy Ventura
Vol. 29 No. 2 (2026): Vol 29 No 2 (August 2026)

Digital Culture and Intellectual Capital in Sustainability Accounting: Its Impact on the Reputation and Performance of Manufacturing Companies in Indonesia

Andrianto Andrianto (Faculty of Economics and Business, Muhammadiyah University of Lamongan, Lamongan, Indonesia)
Bagus Pribadi (Faculty of Economics and Business, Muhammadiyah University of Lamongan, Lamongan, Indonesia)
M. Nashiruddin Darajat (Faculty of Economics and Business, Muhammadiyah University of Lamongan, Lamongan, Indonesia)
Juliana Zahra (Faculty of Economics and Business, Muhammadiyah University of Lamongan, Lamongan, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
17 Aug 2026

Abstract

This study aims to examine the influence of digital culture, intellectual capital, and sustainability accounting (ESG) on the financial performance and corporate reputation of manufacturing firms in Indonesia. It also investigates the moderating role of government policies in strengthening the relationships among these variables. The study employs a quantitative survey design with data collected from 358 manufacturing organizations and analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM). The findings reveal that digital culture significantly enhances intellectual capital, sustainability accounting (ESG), and corporate reputation. Intellectual capital and ESG partially mediate the relationship between digital culture and financial performance, indicating that the benefits of digital transformation are strengthened through the development of knowledge-based resources and sustainable business practices. Furthermore, government policies moderate the relationship between intellectual capital and corporate reputation, highlighting the importance of regulatory support in shaping organizational outcomes. These results emphasize that digital transformation, the development of intellectual capital, and the implementation of ESG practices are crucial for improving transparency, strengthening public trust, and achieving long-term financial performance. This study contributes to the literature by integrating digital culture and intellectual capital within the ESG framework in the context of Indonesian manufacturing firms. The findings also support the Resource-Based View (RBV) and Dynamic Capability Theory, suggesting that the integration of digital, intellectual, and sustainability resources is essential for building long-term competitiveness and corporate reputation in the era of Industry 4.0.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jebav

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Journal of Economics, Business and Accountancy (JEBAV) addresses economics, business, banking, management and accounting issues that are new developments in business excellence and best practices, and methodologies to determine these in manufacturing and financial service organisations. It considers ...