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The Contrarian: Finance, Accounting, and Business Research
ISSN : 29639743     EISSN : 2986190X     DOI : https://doi.org/10.58784/cfabr
The Contrarian: Finance, Accounting, and Business Research (CFABR) is a double peer-reviewed journal published by the Yayasan Widyantara Nawasena Raharja. The Contrarian: Finance, Accounting, and Business Research (CFABR) will publish the articles bi-annually. The article submitted to The Contrarian: Finance, Accounting, and Business Research (CFABR) is written in English and it is not under consideration or published by other publishers.
Articles 53 Documents
Accounting for water and its role in achieving sustainability: An exploratory study on a sample of Samarra City Citizens Hasan, Mustafa saeed
The Contrarian : Finance, Accounting, and Business Research Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58784/cfabr.416

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This study examines the relationship between accounting for water quality and the achievement of environmental and financial sustainability in Samarra, amid declining government-provided water quality. Using a descriptive–analytical approach, data were collected via a five-point Likert scale questionnaire from 211 employees and faculty members at the University of Samarra. Results indicate a significant positive relationship between water quality and financial sustainability, and a weaker yet significant relationship with environmental sustainability. The findings demonstrate that poor government water quality imposes direct financial burdens on citizens and promotes unsustainable bottled water consumption. The study underscores the role of water accounting in assessing such impacts and recommends enhancing water infrastructure, integrating water accounting into environmental performance reporting, and providing temporary solutions to support citizens.
Determinants of going concern audit opinion Demalio, Gita Sari; Tangkuman , Steven J.
The Contrarian : Finance, Accounting, and Business Research Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58784/cfabr.335

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This study aims to analyze the effect of Audit Lag, Proftability, and Liquidity on Going Concern audit opinions in manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) for the period 2019-2023. A going concern audit opinion is issued by auditors when there is significant doubt about a company's ability to continue its operations. Audit Lag is measured by the number of days between the end of the fiscal year and the date of the audit report. Profitability is measured using Return on Assets (ROA), while liquidity is measured using is Current Ratio (CR). This research employs a quantitative approach with logistic regression analysis. The results indicate that Audit Lag and Liquidity do not have a significant effect on going concern audit opinions. However, profitability has a significant positive effect, indicating hat companies with higher profitability are less likely to receive a going concern audit opinion. These findings have important implications for company management and stakeholders in understanding financial indicators that may influence auditor's assessments of a company's sustainability.
The effect of financial technology–digital payment systems on business profitability of MSMEs in Ternate City Ramdani, Aisah; Saerang, David P. E.; Budiarso, Novi Swandari
The Contrarian : Finance, Accounting, and Business Research Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58784/cfabr.371

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The rapid development of financial technology has transformed business transaction systems, particularly through the adoption of digital payment platforms. For micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), digital payment systems are expected to enhance operational efficiency, expand market access, and ultimately improve business profitability. However, empirical evidence regarding the effectiveness of digital payment adoption in improving MSME performance, especially in geographically constrained regions, remains limited. This study aims to examine the effect of digital payment systems on the profitability of culinary MSMEs in Ternate City, Indonesia. A quantitative research approach was employed using primary data collected through questionnaires from 97 MSME owners selected using purposive sampling. Data were analyzed using simple linear regression with the assistance of SPSS version 27. The results indicate that digital payment systems have a positive and statistically significant effect on MSME profits, with a significance value of 0.009 (p < 0.05). Nevertheless, the coefficient of determination (R² = 0.069) suggests that digital payment adoption explains only a small proportion of profit variation, indicating that other factors also contribute to MSME financial performance. These findings support the perspectives of behavioral accounting and transaction cost theory, which highlight the role of technology adoption in improving transaction efficiency and business outcomes. The study contributes to the growing literature on fintech adoption in MSMEs and provides empirical evidence from an island-based regional economy.