ENHANCING SME FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE THROUGH ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEM ADOPTION: A BUSINESS-MODIFIED UTAUT2 APPROACH IN INDONESIA

  • Ardiya Ekaputra HARGIYANTO Bina Nusantara University
  • Ikrar Adinata ARIN Bina Nusantara University
  • Mohamad HEYKAL Bina Nusantara University
Keywords: Digitalization, Accounting Information Systems, SMEs, Financial Performance, Indonesia, AIS Adoption

Abstract

In many developing countries, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play an important role in driving economic growth. Given the important role of SMEs in driving economic growth, we wanted to examine the impact of accounting information system (AIS) digitization on the financial performance of SMEs in Indonesia. Several studies acknowledge that accounting information system (AIS) digitization has significantly improved the financial performance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). To determine the financial performance of SMEs in Indonesia, this study was conducted using a customized UTAUT2 framework and SEM-PLS analysis to investigate the influence of AIS adoption. Based on data analysis from 300 SMEs across various industries, this study revealed a statistically significant relationship between AIS and critical financial performance metrics, including revenue growth, cost efficiency, and profitability. Although the implementation of AIS has inherent limitations, such as a lack of technical expertise and high costs, this analysis offers a viable alternative. Based on the study's findings, it is suggested that incorporating components tailored to SMEs can expand the scope of the UTAUT2 model, thereby providing a comprehensive framework to drive digital transformation in developing countries.

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Published
2025-10-23
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HARGIYANTO, A., ARIN, I., & HEYKAL, M. (2025). ENHANCING SME FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE THROUGH ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEM ADOPTION: A BUSINESS-MODIFIED UTAUT2 APPROACH IN INDONESIA. ICCD, 7(1), 115-126. https://doi.org/10.33068/iccd.v7i1.849
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