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Community Service (KKN) in Perkebunan Maryke Village, Kutambaru District, Langkat Regency, was carried out by students of the Muhammadiyah University of North Sumatra from 12 to 27 August 2024. This program aims to improve the financial literacy of the community and optimize the potential of the broomstick MSME which is the main source of income for village residents. Through MSME mentoring activities, students conduct value chain analysis to improve production efficiency, product innovation, and more effective marketing strategies. This mentoring aims to increase the competitiveness of MSMEs and shorten distribution channels to a wider market. In addition, the financial literacy program in collaboration with Bank Sumut is also provided through workshops to teach the community, especially the younger generation, about the importance of saving, financial planning, and personal budget management. The results of this activity show an increase in community understanding of financial literacy and MSME management, as well as the creation of new innovations in broomstick products. This activity not only has an impact on increasing residents' income, but also strengthens social cohesion and sustainable village economic development. This program is expected to be a model for community empowerment in other rural areas.

This community service aims to innovate Artificial Intelligence (AI) financial planning using the ClickUp application to improve the quality of project management, especially budgeting, thereby increasing efficiency, productivity, and better decision-making so that these MSMEs can be highly competitive in the fintech era. Artificial intelligence is a system in a machine that imitates the way humans think and act (human intelligence). One of a computer science related to the development that can imitate human expertise in carrying out certain tasks is Artificial Intelligence (AI)  (Nurcholis, 2023). The program carried out is training and mentoring so that financial planning is more innovative, economical, practical, easily accessible, and has minimal errors. The problem faced by business actors is financial planning that has not been implemented properly so business targets and income targets are often not achieved. This has an impact on the sustainability of the Chibi-Chibi Mochi MSME business in the era of competition. The solution to the problem is that the community service team will provide training and mentoring on financial planning innovation using Artificial Intelligence (AI) ClickUp. The output targets to be achieved are in the form of journal publications and increasing the understanding and skills of business actors.

The fishermen face two seasons, namely the fish harvest season and the famine season, where these two seasons greatly affect the income earned by fishermen. In the fish harvest season, fishermen earn relatively large incomes, while in the lean season, fishermen earn relatively little income so that fishermen need to have a strategy in carrying out family financial planning. The purpose of this study was to analyze the financial planning strategies of fishermen's families during the lean season and the fish harvest season. This study uses descriptive qualitative research methods with the number of research respondents of 10 fishermen in sibolga and data collection techniques through in-depth interviews. The results showed that during the fish harvest season, the family's financial planning strategy was to save and serve as business capital. Meanwhile, during the family season, the family's financial planning strategy is a coping strategy by reducing daily expenses and increasing income.

The purpose of this study is to see how the understanding of financial planning, financial management, and the implementation of PSAK 109 impact the way zakat organizations in Madiun Karesidenan report their finances. This research is quantitative and uses multiple linear regression analysis. The research shows that the implementation of PSAK 109 does not affect the financial reporting of zakat organizations; instead, the understanding of financial planners and financial managers improves financial reporting. This shows that financial planners and financial managers still do a poor job in understanding and implementing Islamic financial accounting standards (PSAK 109). This study suggests that financial planners and financial managers should be trained and educated about PSAK 109. In addition, zakat organizations should be trained and assisted in the implementation of PSAK 109 to obtain accountable financial statements

This research was conducted among the people of Suka Makmur Village, Muaro Jambi Regency, among whom work as farmers and traders. In the lean season, they still have to fulfill their daily needs, such as clothing, food and shelter. Apart from that, they also have to save and invest to meet future needs. This research aims to: (1) find out strategies for managing family finances in an Islamic way in creating a sakinah family. (2) knowing the supporting and inhibiting factors faced by the people of Suka Makmur Village, Muaro Jambi Regency in managing family finances in an Islamic manner in creating a sakinah family. This research uses a qualitative approach with the type of field research. Determining the research subjects was purposive and used data collection techniques through observation, interviews and documentation. The results of this research show that the Islamic family financial management strategy in creating a sakinah family in the Suka Makmur Village community, Muaro Jambi Regency has carried out financial planning such as managing family finances, savings, investment and zakat. Meanwhile, the supporting and inhibiting factors faced by the people of Suka Makmur Village, Muaro Jambi Regency in managing family finances in an Islamic manner in creating a sakinah family. Supporting factors are faced such as instilling mutual respect, providing support to your partner or family, and having a good personality such as being frugal. Meanwhile, factors such as wasteful nature, lack of communication, and economic problems.    

This study aims to analyze the best-selling ice cream sales data in 2022 from the Mixue Karangjati franchise in Semarang Regency, as well as calculate the contribution margin ratio (RCM) and break-even point (BEP) in units and monetary value for each item. Sales data and related costs are processed to gain insights into the company's financial performance. The analysis results indicate that the RCM for the year 2022 is 7.4%, while the BEP in units and monetary value has been calculated for each item. Additionally, planning recommendations for the future are provided, including product diversification, cost monitoring, technology utilization, and service quality improvement. This study provides crucial insights for management in financial planning and strategic decision-making to achieve the company's business goals.

Financial planning to encourage investment in SMAN 4 Depok students is carried out so that SMAN 4 Depok students understand the concept of financial planning and investment so that students start getting to know about investment from an early age. Qualitative methods were used in this study with data obtained from pre-test and post-test questionnaires to students of SMAN 4 Depok. The result obtained by researchers after conducting socialization is an increase in students' understanding of personal financial planning and investment so that they can make wise financial decisions early. The focus of material suggestions expected by SMAN 4 Depok students is advanced material related to investment, such as more specific submissions related to investment instruments. Based on the community service activities presented and the suggestions provided by the students, there is a keen interest in delving deeper into advanced investment topics. This proves that delivering financial planning and investment material with the right approach can enhance students' financial awareness and interest.

This community service activity aims to train young children to be more independent, especially in realizing their desire to have something in the future. Children are invited to learn to manage personal money, have financial planning, respect money, learn discipline and make them proud. One of the simplest saving methods is to save money through a medium called a “celengan”. This service activity was carried out at Guntur Macan 1 State Elementary School, where the participants in this activity were student in grades 4 and 5. The method of implementing this socialization was divided into several stages, namely coordination, media preparation, material socialization, discussions and games. The socializations material provided is history of saving, why you save, what banks are in Indonesia, and finally setting a savings target. The material is packaged with interactive videos so that children can be enthusiastic in participating in all the activities. This activity went well and was lively because it was accompanied by college students who guided the activity will provide ongoing motivation for children to continue saving an so that the agreed targets can be achieved

This research aims to analyze the effectiveness of the mixed economic model in controlling financial system stability in 7 emerging market countries. Where the monetary policy variables are the money supply and interest rates. Then the microprudential variables are Return On Equity and Return On Assets, the macroprudential variables are Capital Adequacy Ratio and Non Performing Loans. The financial system stability variables are the inflation level and exchange rate. The data analysis model in this research is the Simultaneous model. This research uses secondary data or time series, namely from 2019 to 2023. This analysis is significant for controlling the financial system by ensuring the data meets normality assumptions through the Jarque-Bera test, which allows for more precise financial planning and risk management decisions. The absence of autocorrelation effects, as proven in the residual test, also strengthens the reliability of the model in understanding market trends. The Two-Stage Least Squares method in simultaneous regression analysis provides in-depth insight into the relationship between economic variables such as the inflation rate and the exchange rate, supporting effective economic policy making. Understanding the elasticity of key variables to the inflation rate and exchange rate is also important for optimizing risk control strategies and financial resource allocation.

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global health concern, with Mycobacterium tuberculosis as the causative agent. The emergence of drug-resistant forms, such as Multi-drug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) and Extensive-drug-resistant TB (XDR-TB), poses substantial challenges in TB management. This study focuses on analyzing the cost variations associated with laboratory examinations for MDR-TB and XDR-TB patients undergoing treatment cycles at a tertiary hospital.The methodology involved the inclusion of patients diagnosed with MDR-TB or XDR-TB who underwent a range of laboratory tests during their treatment. A cross-sectional retrospective analytics approach was employed, utilizing medical records from the hospital's MDR division.The results of the study, encompassing 30 MDR-TB patients and 2 XDR-TB patients, revealed significant differences in laboratory examination costs between the MDR-TB and XDR-TB groups (p = 0.018). This disparity underscores the financial burden associated with managing drug-resistant TB variants, particularly in terms of laboratory monitoring and diagnostic procedures.The discussion delves into the implications of these cost variations, highlighting the challenges faced by healthcare systems and patients in resource allocation and financial planning for TB treatment. The findings underscore the importance of cost-effective strategies and optimized laboratory protocols to ensure comprehensive yet affordable care for MDR-TB and XDR-TB patients.In conclusion, this study sheds light on the considerable cost variations in laboratory examinations for MDR-TB and XDR-TB patients, emphasizing the need for efficient resource utilization and targeted interventions to address the financial aspects of managing drug-resistant TB strains effectively.

Financial literacy has been proven to have a positive effect on increasing economic welfare. Apart from that, financial literacy is also needed to mitigate the risk of crime or fraud which often occurs in the world of financial investment. Considering the importance of financial literacy, service activities through the personal financial planning education program are held to create people who are aware of the importance of financial planning. The activity was held for the community of vocational school teachers in Malang Regency (MGMP Malang). The results of the activity showed good enthusiasm from the participants. Participants felt they had gained new knowledge in the world of finance and planning. Changes in behavior and views about finances were also visible from what participants said after the training program

This webinar discusses the importance of technological innovation in accounting information systems to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial management among Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). By leveraging technologies such as cloud computing and integrated accounting information systems, MSMEs can improve transparency, accuracy, and speed in financial reporting, ultimately supporting better strategic planning and decision-making. The findings from this webinar reveal that many MSMEs still rely on traditional methods to assess financial health, which are inadequate to face the current economic challenges. The speakers emphasized the importance of good risk management and effective branding strategies to achieve sustainable business growth. By adopting new technologies and implementing prudent financial management, MSMEs can maintain their competitiveness in the dynamic global market.

Financial distress is a situation where a company faces serious financial problems that can threaten the continuity and stability of the company. This can affect the company's reputation, credibility and public trust, and even lead to bankruptcy. Therefore, effective management, prudent financial planning, and monitoring the state of the company are very important to prevent or overcome financial distress. The purpose of this study is to determine and analyse the theory that explains the effect of investment opportunity set, operating cash flow, and solvency on financial distress moderated by managerial ownership. This study uses qualitative descriptive method for literature research. The results of this study indicate that the variables of investment opportunity set, operating cash flow, and solvency affect financial distress. Managerial ownership is able to moderate the investment opportunity set, operating cash flow, and solvency on financial distress.

Financial management must start from household management first because household financial management is already good, this will advance Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) because society already has a basis for keeping financial records. The service aims to help and analyze and provides solutions to sources of business financing funds and provides new insights into accounting and digital financial technology that can be implemented into simple financial bookkeeping for households and MSMEs. Financial planning in the household can be done by identifying financial conditions (what assets we own and has the potential for great value in the future), determines desires, determines main desires. When determining your desires, you need to do three things, namely making all the desires you want to achieve now and in the future, what you want and what you need, writing down the funds needed and the time to achieve them. The next step is to determine the main desires. Practical financial management strategies that need to be implemented by MSME players are as follows: (1) administering receivables, (2) administering accounts payable, (3) administering inventory, which has a strategic role for both businesses operating in trade sector. (4) Cash administration, useful in providing information about the amount of cash coming in and cash going out.

In principle, pension funds replace employee benefits. Taspen is a pension and insurance program organizer that serves ASN, judges, and civil servants. The source of funding for this pension program comes from the basic salary (gapok), additional basic salary, as well as the last monthly additional basic salary. So in essence, civil servants who have retired can rely on Taspen to manage their pension funds, which will be given in the form of monthly payments in accordance with applicable regulations. So here researchers carry out an analysis to find out what the customers in question are using the pension funds for. Are these funds managed and utilized well? This research uses a qualitative approach. data was collected using the interview method. After all the data has been collected, data analysis is carried out. The data analysis used is non-statistical data analysis. In this research, what is analyzed is the data collected in interview transcripts. Based on the research results, it is known that customers can use pension funds for various purposes, such as living costs. when retiring, investing, purchasing property, or supporting the education of children or grandchildren. Apart from that, customers also manage pension funds by carrying out financial planning, selecting investment portfolios, carrying out evaluations and monitoring, making wise expenditures, carrying out and considering insurance and protection, then consulting with financial experts.

The development of financial management was pioneered by the behavior of a person in the decision-making process. Financial management must lead to responsible financial behavior so that all finances for both individuals and families can be managed properly. Early financial planning will help a person to realize his life goals. A student is an age at the stage of self-development to establish attitudes and lifestyle behaviors and be able to carry out good financial planning by understanding financial literacy correctly. This research was conducted by distributing questionnaires via Google form to students at SMKN 1 Jetis who met the research criteria, namely ages 16-18 years. The research sample was 1256 students using a purposive sampling technique, so that 93 respondents were needed. The data analysis technique uses multiple linear regression data analysis with the help of SPSS 25. The results show that the financial literacy variable has a positive and significant influence on financial management behavior, lifestyle has a positive and significant influence on financial management behavior, and financial literacy and lifestyle variables simultaneously influence the behavior of financial management.

Financial intelligence is an individual's ability to understand, manage, and optimize the management of personal finances. Financial mathematics is becoming an important tool in developing financial intelligence. In this research using literature study method this method involves the search and collection of information from related literature sources. Through financial mathematics, one can calculate the future value of an investment, estimate the return on an investment, calculate annuity payments, understand the concept of time value of money, and analyze investment risk. The application of financial mathematics in financial intelligence provides an advantage in taking better financial decisions and managing finances effectively. By utilizing financial mathematics, one can improve their understanding of Finance, make effective financial planning, and take better financial decisions.

Financial planning and management for employees of  New Topsy Salon Plaza Ambarrukmo Yogyakarta hasn’t been done optimally. Some employees are unable to pay debts on time and unable to pay mandatory contributions because of various reasons. The purpose of this community service activity is to increase knowledge & skills in financial planning & management, especially for employees at New Topsy Salon Plaza Ambarrukmo Yogyakarta. This community service activity at New Topsy Salon Plaza Ambarrukmo, Yogyakarta was carried out on April 05, 2023. The methods used in community service activities include counseling, discussion, questions and answers. The results, shows that community service activities at New Topsy Salon Plaza Ambarrukmo, Yogyakarta succeeded in providing education about ideal financial planning to employees, including housewives and employees who aren’t married. Participants were able to understand the importance of planning finances systematically and managing expenses, income, and investments to achieve short-term and long-term financial goals.  

This Community Service aims to increase knowledge and skills in planning, compiling and managing Islamic finance for students of MAN 2 Karanganyar. The students of MAN 2 Karangayar are Generation Z who play a role in this nation. The problem faced by partners is the first, limited knowledge of sharia-based financial planning. Second, the lack of skills and ability to prepare budgets for sharia-based financial management. The solutions to these problems include: first, training to increase knowledge about sharia financial planning. Second, training in preparing an ideal budget. It is hoped that with this solution, MAN 2 Karanganyar students will be able to plan and budget for Islamic financial management so that they do not have a lifestyle with the desire to follow a trend that is currently rife or developing which can lead to hedonism and other detrimental traits. The output of this activity is increasing knowledge and increasing skills in preparing personal budgets for sharia financial management by partners.

The purpose of this study is to examine specifically related to the governance and accountability of cooperatives that have been carried out in Indonesia. This study used a qualitative design, with a population of 125 journals and through purposive sampling, a sample of 35 journals was obtained. The results of the journal review can be concluded: (1). The trend of research on governance and accountability of cooperatives in Indonesia is mostly done with a qualitative design, obtained the concept: to improve governance can be done through socialization and training on SPI to managers; comply with ethical principles and rules; the accountability aspect must be audited by KAP; the role of government; principles of transparency, accountability, responsibility, independence and fairness. Measurement of the dimensions of democracy, the quality of human resources, transparency, accountability, responsibility, independence and fairness. Good financial planning, transparency and accountability in financial management, increasing management commitment, knowledge, understanding of the duties and authorities of management regarding business risks and communication. Factors of members, administrators and supervisors as well as honesty and understanding; Sharia good corporate governance requires supervision from the Supervisory Board. Understanding of the important role of cooperatives for improving the community's economy, consistency in preparing financial reports. (2). Based on the quantitative design, it is concluded: cooperative governance and accountability have a positive and significant effect and accountability as a mediating variable on cooperative performance, there is no difference between financial accountability performance before and during the pandemic, cooperative reform has a positive and significant effect on cooperative governance and cooperative governance has no effect on the effectiveness of lending.