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This study aims to analyze the effect of capital structure, asset growth, and firm size on firm value in plastic and packaging sub-sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during the 2020–2024 period. Firm value is proxied by Price to Book Value (PBV), capital structure is measured using the Debt to Equity Ratio (DER), asset growth is measured by the asset growth ratio, and firm size is measured using the natural logarithm of total assets. This research employed an explanatory quantitative approach using secondary data obtained from financial statements, annual reports, and stock price data. The sample consisted of 11 companies observed over five years, resulting in 55 panel data observations. Data were analyzed using panel data regression through the Common Effect Model, Fixed Effect Model, and Random Effect Model, with model selection based on the Chow, Hausman, and Lagrange Multiplier tests. The results indicate that capital structure, asset growth, and firm size have no significant effect on firm value, either partially or simultaneously. These findings suggest that firm value in the plastic and packaging sub-sector is not sufficiently explained by financing structure, asset expansion, or company size. Investors are more likely to consider other factors, such as profitability, operational efficiency, cash flow, sales growth, raw material risk, and sustainability prospects. Therefore, companies should improve financial performance, asset efficiency, cost control, and sustainable innovation to enhance firm value.

Digital technology advancements have greatly changed how small businesses manage their finances. This change is not only about recording transactions, but it also affects financial control, report preparation, and business decision making. Accounting Information System (SIA) came about as a solution to help small and medium businesses easily, organize, and accurately record their finances, as well as provide reliable financial information. This study aims to explain the role of the Accounting Information System in making it easier to manage the finances of small and medium businesses in the digital age, the benefits gained from using it, and the challenges faced during its implementation. The method used in this research is a literature review, which involves examining books, journals, and other related scientific publications, followed by analysis using a descriptive qualitative approach. Research findings show that using a digital-based Accounting Information System can improve business efficiency, speed up financial reporting, increase transparency, and make it easier for small and medium-sized businesses to get funding access. However, the implementation of the Accounting Information System still faces challenges such as a lack of technological understanding, limited infrastructure, and high implementation costs. Therefore, collaboration and support from various parties are needed to ensure the accounting information system is implemented effectively and sustainably in small and medium businesses.

The surge in young investors in the country indicates that university students are increasingly drawn to the financial markets. Unfortunately, the soundness of students' investment choices often lacks a foundation of clear reasoning, as they remain swayed by social influences, limited insight, and the rapid technological advancements that facilitate access to investment opportunities. This study aims to unravel the determinants of students' investment decisions through the lens of the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), focusing on financial literacy, risk tolerance, and technology—three factors frequently examined in existing literature. A qualitative approach was adopted, involving a literature review of scholarly articles published between 2020 and 2024. Data gathered from relevant academic sources were analyzed using content analysis techniques to identify research patterns, conceptual relationships, and the consistency of prior findings. The results reveal that the Theory of Planned Behavior effectively explains students' investment decisions through the interplay of attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control. Financial literacy emerges as the most robust and consistent determinant influencing investment decisions; risk tolerance shapes investment preferences; and technology acts as a catalyst, enhancing accessibility and convenience. These findings suggest that deepening financial literacy—supported by optimal technology use and adequate risk awareness—can empower students to make investment decisions that are rational, well-calculated, and long-term oriented.

This community-based project aimed to analyze the cash management system of the micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) Bakpia Juwara Satoe and develop recommendations to improve the company's financial performance. Cash management is a crucial but often overlooked aspect of MSME financial management, which can lead to cash flow problems, inaccurate record keeping, and poor management decisions. The methodology used included qualitative data collection through direct observation, in-depth interviews, and financial statement analysis. The project findings revealed that Bakpia Juwara Satoe lacked a functioning cash management system. There was no separation between cash receipts and disbursements, no standardized system for handling cash, and transaction recording remained manual and inconsistent. As part of the project, standard operating procedures (SOP) for cash management were developed, financial accounting training was conducted, and support was provided in creating simple cash flow statements. Following the implementation of these measures, record accuracy increased by 78%, and cash losses were reduced. It was determined that the implementation of efficient cash management contributed significantly to the improvement of Bakpia Juwara Satoe's financial performance.

The rapid development of financial technology, particularly online lending, has transformed consumption patterns among working-age individuals by providing easy access to digital credit. This study aims to analyze the influence of financial literacy and online loans on the consumptive lifestyles of gas station workers in the Bululawang area. An explanatory quantitative approach was employed, with all gas station workers serving as the study population. A saturated sampling (census) technique was applied, and data were collected through digital Likert-scale questionnaires. The hypotheses were tested using Multiple Linear Regression Analysis. The findings indicate that financial literacy does not significantly reduce consumptive lifestyles, suggesting that financial knowledge alone is insufficient to control spending behavior without strong self-discipline. In contrast, the use of online loan applications has a significant positive effect on consumptive behavior, as rapid access to credit creates a perception of greater purchasing power and encourages impulsive spending to satisfy lifestyle and social prestige. Simultaneously, limited financial literacy combined with easy access to digital credit significantly increases consumptive lifestyles. The study concludes that improving financial management requires not only theoretical financial literacy but also practical financial discipline. Therefore, companies are encouraged to provide continuous financial education and develop safer internal financing alternatives to reduce workers' dependence on digital lending platforms.

Digital transformation in the military procurement sector has brought significant changes to accountability patterns at the Naval Academy (AAL). Using the AP2EP management cycle (Analysis, Planning, Execution, Evaluation, and Control) as an analytical tool, this paper dissects the extent to which the E-Procurement system can mitigate budget deviation risks and enhance financial transparency. As a military educational institution striving to become a World Class Naval Academy, AAL faces unique challenges in balancing state financial regulations with specific educational logistics needs. Through a descriptive qualitative approach, this research demonstrates that procurement digitalization provides an automated audit trail that minimizes human intervention. Despite technical and cultural obstacles, strategic steps such as developing real-time dashboards have proven effective in optimizing state financial governance to support cadet education quality and maintain an Unqualified Opinion (WTP).

This study examines human resource competence in improving financial management at the Public Service Agency of Gorontalo State University, a public higher education institution that operates under a flexible financial management model while remaining accountable for public funds. The main problem addressed is how financial management personnel translate regulatory knowledge, technical skills, and professional attitudes into efficient, effective, and accountable financial governance. This study aims to analyze the competence of financial management personnel and explain its contribution to strengthening institutional financial management. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed through interviews, observation, and document analysis involving bureau leaders, financial work team officials, treasurers, and financial managers across relevant work units. The findings show that knowledge competence is reflected in personnel understanding of regulations, policies, financial systems, budgeting procedures, reporting requirements, and the linkage between budget and institutional performance. Skills competence is demonstrated through financial administration, transaction recording, document verification, use of financial information systems, reconciliation, reporting, and preparation of accountability documents. Attitudinal competence appears in professionalism, compliance, integrity, prudence, responsibility, and openness to evaluation and audit. Financial management has been directed toward performance-based planning, expenditure control, budget realization monitoring, reporting, supervision, and audit follow-up. However, challenges remain in regulatory adaptation, system integration, data quality, document timeliness, account-code accuracy, inter-unit coordination, and consistency of audit follow-up. The study concludes that strengthening human resource competence is essential for improving financial management that is efficient, effective, accountable, and performance-oriented in public university financial governance.

This study aims to analyze the effect of financial statement quality and internal control systems on the tax compliance of salted egg MSMEs in Brebes Regency, with business performance as a mediating variable. The research employed a quantitative approach using primary data collected through questionnaires distributed to 150 respondents selected through purposive sampling techniques. Data analysis was conducted using the Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) method. The results indicate that the quality of financial statements has a positive and significant effect on business performance, but a negative and significant effect on MSME tax compliance. Meanwhile, the internal control system does not significantly affect business performance, but has a positive and significant effect on tax compliance. Business performance is also proven to have a positive and significant effect on tax compliance and is able to mediate the effect of financial statement quality. These findings provide an important contribution by showing that high-quality financial statements support business operational management; however, tax assistance and guidance are still needed so that these reports can effectively improve tax compliance.

This study aims to analyze the influence of love of money, hedonistic lifestyle, and locus of control on the financial behavior of students at the Faculty of Economics, Kadiri Islamic University. The background of this research is based on the low level of saving awareness and the tendency toward consumptive behavior among students, which are influenced by psychological factors and lifestyle. This study employed a quantitative approach using a survey method. The population consisted of students from the Faculty of Economics at Kadiri Islamic University, with samples selected using a simple random sampling technique. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis.The results showed that partially, love of money, hedonistic lifestyle, and locus of control had a significant effect on students’ financial behavior. A hedonistic lifestyle tended to have a negative effect on financial behavior, while locus of control had a positive effect in improving financial management abilities. Simultaneously, the three variables significantly influenced students’ financial behavior.This research is expected to contribute to the development of financial management knowledge, particularly regarding students’ financial behavior, and to serve as a consideration for students in managing their finances more wisely.

The rapid advancement of digital financial technology has increased the adoption of e-wallets among university students and may influence tax awareness through greater transparency in digital transactions. This study examines the effects of financial literacy and risk perception on tax awareness through e-wallet usage among higher education students in Batam City, with culture included as a control variable. A quantitative survey was conducted involving 247 students who regularly use e-wallet services. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression with robust standard error estimation in Google Colaboratory. The results indicate that financial literacy has a positive but insignificant effect on e-wallet usage (β = 0.0411, p > 0.05), whereas risk perception has a positive and significant effect (β = 0.5572, p < 0.01). E-wallet usage also positively and significantly affects tax awareness (β = 0.4613, p < 0.01). Furthermore, e-wallet usage significantly mediates the relationship between risk perception and tax awareness but does not mediate the relationship between financial literacy and tax awareness. These findings suggest that e-wallet adoption is driven more by digital lifestyle demands than financial literacy and that improving digital risk literacy may help strengthen students’ tax awareness and responsible use of financial technology.

The acceleration of digitalization in recent years has shaped a new socio-economic landscape in Indonesia. Access to app-based financial services and online entertainment has increased rapidly, but at the same time, illegal online lending and digital gambling, targeting adolescents, have flourished. This paper explores a Community Service intervention model that combines preventative digital literacy and artificial intelligence (AI) optimization within the La Tansa Islamic Boarding School in Palembang. The research was conducted using a qualitative approach with participant observation, in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and written reflection analysis. Findings indicate that strengthening digital literacy based on critical awareness not only improves risk understanding but also deepens self-control integrated with religious values. AI training for educators also encourages changes in learning practices to be more adaptive and reflective of the dynamics of the digital era. This model offers a digital resilience approach that can be replicated in other educational institutions with similar characteristics.

Given the important objectives that banks strive to achieve through financial stability and their role in ensuring its continuity and ability to face various economic challenges, many have expanded their policies beyond their traditional functions by adopting a range of additional practices and activities that contribute to strengthening their developmental role in society. Among the most prominent of these practices are corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities, which have become a crucial aspect of the work of contemporary financial institutions. In this context, this research highlights CSR practices in banks. It relied on a sample of nine Iraqi banks listed on the Iraq Stock Exchange, which are characterized by their continued banking operations and regular publication of their annual financial reports. The research period was set from 2014 to 2023, and included a set of statistical tests that incorporated a number of financial determinants as control variables to determine their contribution to enhancing the impact of CSR when included alongside it, and to define the nature of the relationship between the research variables. We have reached a number of conclusions, most notably that when regulatory variables are included in the analysis model, this effect becomes statistically insignificant, which indicates that banks’ interest in internal financial factors still outweighs their interest in social aspects.

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of the implementation of fixed asset accounting systems and procedures at the Department of Transportation of Medan City. The research employs a qualitative approach with a descriptive method to gain an in-depth understanding of actual field conditions. Data were collected through observation, interviews, documentation, and literature review, involving four informants directly engaged in fixed asset management. The results indicate that the implementation of fixed asset accounting systems and procedures has been relatively effective, as reflected in the execution of asset management stages in accordance with applicable regulations and the utilization of information technology-based systems. These systems support more structured recording and reporting processes. However, the effectiveness has not been fully optimized due to several constraints encountered during implementation. Factors influencing effectiveness include the quality of human resources, the use of technology, data completeness, and coordination among work units. The identified challenges involve data inaccuracies, limited user competence, weak internal control, and technical issues within the system. These conditions affect the quality of financial reports, particularly in terms of accuracy and timeliness, and also influence the effectiveness of internal control. This study contributes by identifying key issues and highlighting the importance of improving system quality and human resource capacity to support more effective and accountable fixed asset management.

This community service activity aimed to improve financial literacy and family financial management skills based on priority scales among housewives in the pandan mat weaving artisan community in Sei Balai District, Batubara Regency, North Sumatra Province. The main problems faced by the community partners included limited understanding of simple financial record-keeping, the absence of separation between business and household finances, and low saving habits due to fluctuating income levels. The implementation method employed a participatory approach through observation, lectures, interactive discussions, household budgeting practices, and simple financial recording training. The results of the activity indicated that participants experienced an improvement in their understanding of the importance of distinguishing between needs and wants, arranging expenditure priorities, and developing saving habits as well as preparing family emergency funds. In addition, participants also began to recognize the importance of financial record-keeping as an effort to control household expenditures more effectively and efficiently. The participants’ enthusiasm throughout the program demonstrated that the materials delivered were highly relevant to community needs. Therefore, this outreach activity contributed positively to enhancing family financial management capabilities and supporting the economic well-being of the pandan mat weaving artisan community.

This community service activity aimed to improve financial literacy and family financial management skills based on priority scales among housewives in the pandan mat weaving artisan community in Sei Balai District, Batubara Regency, North Sumatra Province. The main problems faced by the community partners included limited understanding of simple financial record-keeping, the absence of separation between business and household finances, and low saving habits due to fluctuating income levels. The implementation method employed a participatory approach through observation, lectures, interactive discussions, household budgeting practices, and simple financial recording training. The results of the activity indicated that participants experienced an improvement in their understanding of the importance of distinguishing between needs and wants, arranging expenditure priorities, and developing saving habits as well as preparing family emergency funds. In addition, participants also began to recognize the importance of financial record-keeping as an effort to control household expenditures more effectively and efficiently. The participants’ enthusiasm throughout the program demonstrated that the materials delivered were highly relevant to community needs. Therefore, this outreach activity contributed positively to enhancing family financial management capabilities and supporting the economic well-being of the pandan mat weaving artisan community.

The Food & Beverage industry relies heavily on the availability and quality of fresh raw materials, making inventory management crucial. This study aims to analyze the implementation of the First-In, First-Out (FIFO) method in inventory management at PT K Hospitality Investment. The research design used a case study. Data were collected through interviews, observation, and documentation, then analyzed descriptively and qualitatively to assess the implementation of the FIFO inventory method in inventory management. The results show that PT K Hospitality Investment adopts a strict chronological inventory system and issuance of goods based on the order of entry. The use of FIFO inventory is often supported by the FEFO (First-Expired, First-Out) technique. Integrated inventory control has contributed to the financial stability of PT K Hospitality Investment. When properly implemented, the FIFO method not only helps reduce waste and increase efficiency, but also supports the company's operational sustainability. Although the implementation has been successful, the company still faces challenges such as limited infrastructure, a manual recording system, sudden changes in trends or guest order volumes, and delays in supplier deliveries.

Vegetable stall businesses represent a common form of micro-enterprise that meets consumers' daily needs, including in the Depok District. However, most business owners have yet to adopt proper and adequate financial record-keeping practices, relying instead on manual methods. This makes it difficult to control and evaluate business financial management. This community engagement initiative aimed to provide guidance on digitizing accounting records for vegetable stall MSMEs using the BukuWarung application and to enhance the digital financial literacy of business owners regarding digital financial management. A quantitative descriptive approach was employed, involving observation, interviews, documentation, and direct assistance provided to vegetable stall owners in the Depok District. Observations revealed that business owners gained a better understanding of and improved skills in using the BukuWarung application, becoming capable of independently recording income, expenses, and business receivables and payables. The initiative demonstrated that implementing a guidance program for digitizing accounting records via the BukuWarung application significantly contributed to improving the financial management capabilities of vegetable-trading MSMEs. These findings suggest the potential for applying similar guidance models to MSMEs in other regions to foster broader digital financial literacy.

This study aims to evaluate how petty cash management practices contribute to improving operational efficiency at PT Anugerah Langgeng Berkat Abadi. This research focuses on examining the implementation of the petty cash management system, applied procedures, and its impact on the smooth execution of daily operational activities. The study employs a descriptive qualitative approach, with data collected through interviews, direct observation, and documentation during the internship period. The collected data were analyzed systematically to describe the actual condition of petty cash management within the company. The results indicate that PT Anugerah Langgeng Berkat Abadi implements a fluctuating fund system in managing petty cash. Expenditures are initially recorded manually and then re-entered into the company’s internal digital system to maintain control and accountability. Petty cash is used to finance routine and urgent operational needs, such as office stationery, transportation costs, and other short-term expenditures. The company has established standard operating procedures governing the use, recording, and accountability of petty cash. Several challenges were identified, including delays in the disbursement and reimbursement process, which may affect time efficiency. However, overall, the petty cash management system is considered effective in supporting short-term operational needs without disrupting the stability of the company’s main cash. This study concludes that systematic and well-controlled petty cash management plays an important role in the company’s cost efficiency strategy and supports daily operational activities. These findings align with strategic management principles, where appropriate financial decision-making contributes to the achievement of long-term organizational objectives.

This study investigates the effects of institutional ownership (IO) and foreign ownership (FO) on the performance of non-financial firms listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) from 2021 to 2025. Grounded in agency theory and the resource-based view, the study employs fixed-effects multiple regression with year and industry controls across the full sample (n = 3,621) and phase-partitioned subsamples representing the COVID-19 and post-pandemic periods. Additional threshold analyses are conducted to detect nonlinear ownership effects. The results reveal that institutional ownership exerts a negative effect on ROA, consistent with the entrenchment effect and the principal-principal conflict prevalent in Indonesia’s concentrated ownership environment. Conversely, foreign ownership demonstrates a positive and significant performance effect, supporting the hypotheses of governance and resource transfer. Both effects are concentrated in the post-pandemic period and are insignificant during the pandemic phase. Threshold analyses further establish that these relationships are nonlinear: the negative institutional ownership effect manifests at low-to-moderate concentration levels (10%–40%) and reverses to positive only beyond the 90% threshold, whereas the positive foreign ownership effect emerges only after crossing a critical mass of approximately 60%–70%. These findings contribute to the literature by demonstrating that the performance implications of block ownership are contingent on investor origin and ownership scale, with important implications for minority investor protection policy in emerging markets.

This study is based on the increasingly rapid development of the knowledge-based economy, where human capital is now regarded as one of the important assets in creating a company’s competitive advantage, especially in the energy and oil and gas sectors in Indonesia. This study aims to determine the effect of human capital and labor intensity on corporate financial performance, which is proxied by Return on Assets (ROA) during the 2021–2024 period. The research method used is a quantitative approach with multiple linear regression analysis. The research data were obtained from sample companies selected using a purposive sampling technique. The results of the study show that human capital, proxied by Value Added Human Capital (VAHU), has a positive and significant effect on corporate financial performance. These findings indicate that good human resource management is capable of increasing the company’s profitability level. On the other hand, labor intensity is proven to have a negative and significant effect on financial performance. This indicates that a high level of company dependence on labor, without being balanced by operational efficiency, can reduce the company’s ability to generate profits. In addition, simultaneously both variables are able to explain 74.5% of the variation in Return on Assets (ROA), so it can be concluded that human capital and labor intensity have a considerable contribution to corporate financial performance. Based on these results, companies need to prioritize improving the quality and competence of the workforce rather than merely focusing on increasing the number of employees. This step is important to maintain the stability of corporate financial performance in the post-pandemic era. In addition, companies also need to effectively control labor costs so that a decline in net profit margins can be avoided.