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Regional government financial management often faces several practical challenges, including delays in financial reconciliation, inconsistencies between capital expenditures and asset records, and incomplete documentation for grants and social assistance. These issues can affect the quality and accountability of regional financial reporting. Therefore, this community service activity aimed to improve the competence of regional government accounting officers in preparing high-quality financial statements in accordance with government accounting principles and applicable regulations. The program was conducted in Blora Regency in 2025 and involved 14 accounting officers from Regional Government Organizations (OPD). The activity was implemented through Technical Guidance and Focus Group Discussion (FGD), consisting of several stages, including needs assessment, technical training, interactive discussions, and evaluation. The training materials focused on strengthening participants’ understanding of accrual-based accounting, financial reporting procedures, internal control systems, and compliance with government financial regulations, particularly Government Regulation No. 71 of 2010 on Government Accounting Standards and Government Regulation No. 12 of 2019 on Regional Financial Management. The results indicate that participants’ understanding of financial reporting practices improved significantly, especially in revenue and expenditure recognition, preparation of operational reports and balance sheets, asset depreciation, and receivables management. This activity demonstrates that collaboration between academic institutions and local governments can strengthen technical capacity and improve the quality and accountability of regional financial reporting.

This study aims to analyze the implementation of internal control in the receivables audit process and evaluate its effectiveness in minimizing the risk of bad debts in a health center environment. Receivables, especially those originating from health services to JKN participants and general patients, can cause problematic receivables if not managed effectively. This study uses a descriptive qualitative approach with data collection through observation, interviews and documentation review during the audit by a public accounting firm. The results of the study indicate that there are still weaknesses in the internal control structure such as suboptimal separation of duties, an unintegrated receivables information system and a weak bad debt reserve policy. In addition, late payments by third parties and poor patient administration knowledge are also external factors that influence the high risk of bad debts. Therefore, improving the internal control system, implementing information technology and strengthening coordination with the guarantor are very important to reduce the risk of bad debts and increase accountability for financial management in the health center environment.

This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of accounts receivable management using Bilyet Giro (BG) at PT YNT. The research focuses on administrative procedures such as invoice creation, amount verification, stamp duty application, internal approval, and the distribution of documents, including invoices, delivery orders, and transmittals. A qualitative approach was adopted with a case study method, and data was collected through in-depth interviews with finance division staff. The findings indicate that the BG-based receivables management system at PT YNT has been implemented with structured procedures. However, several challenges were identified, such as delays in document distribution and reliance on manual approval processes, which hinder the efficiency of the administration flow. The company has taken corrective actions, such as the implementation of digital archiving and improved interdepartmental coordination. These findings offer insights into the effectiveness of the current receivables management system and provide recommendations for further improvements. The research is expected to contribute to internal evaluations and enhance operational efficiency at PT YNT, improving the accuracy and reliability of the accounts receivable management and internal control systems.

Late payment of accounts receivable is a serious challenge that can disrupt the stability of the company's cash flow and financial performance. This study aims to evaluate the role of risk management in minimizing late payment of accounts receivable at PT Alam Mulya, a logistics company in Surabaya. The research method used is descriptive qualitative with a case study approach, through direct observation, interviews, and documentation during the five-month internship period. The results showed that the company has implemented risk management principles, such as customer identification, setting credit limits, monitoring maturity, and implementing active collection. However, the implementation has not been thorough and consistent, especially in the aspects of using digital systems, documenting credit policies, and applying sanctions for late payments. It was also found that decision interventions based on personal relationships hindered the effectiveness of risk control. This study recommends the implementation of an integrated digital system, the establishment of a written credit policy, and staff training related to risk management and collection. By strengthening comprehensive risk management, the company is expected to improve the efficiency of receivables management and maintain optimal cash flow sustainability.

Accounting information systems and internal control are two important factors in company operations. These two things are related to each other and influence each other. This research focuses on evaluating the inventory, sales and receivables accounting information system to improve internal control at CV Karunia. This research uses qualitative methods with CV Karunia as the research subject. The data used is primary and secondary data from CV Karunia. Data collection was carried out by means of observation, interviews and documentation. The data obtained is then analyzed and a result is obtained. At CV Karunia, it was found that the implementation of tasks was not in accordance with its responsibilities. It is known that inventory, warehouse and goods receipt are carried out by the same department. Apart from that, the sales and receivables section can be carried out by many people in the company so that unrecorded sales transactions often occur. This occurs due to a lack of standard operational procedures related to clear division of tasks and inadequate evaluation from the company. So it is hoped that companies will create standard operating procedures, clear division of responsibilities, and carry out routine audits.

This research was conducted to analyze internal control in the management of receivables at HARRIS Hotel & Conventions Gubeng. The purpose of this study was to determine the internal control system in managing accounts receivable at HARRIS Hotel & Conventions Gubeng. The research was conducted using a qualitative descriptive approach method which includes data collection, data reduction, presentation and findings. The application of the internal control system in the management of accounts receivable by HARRIS Hotel & Conventions Gubeng has been running well. Proven by the application of ethical standards and clear policies and applying principles in the form of guidelines in carrying out work every day, good information and communication, credit sales policies and holding regular evaluations every month to discuss problems regarding accounts receivable. This greatly supports internal control of accounts receivable management to run effectively.

This research aims to determine the implementation of internal control in minimizing bad debts at BPR Sejahtera Artha Sembada Brangsong. The information system used is not yet effective. There is no customer data regarding late payment of receivables. The aim of this research is design. Accounting Information System for Internal Control of Receivables at BPR Sejahtera Artha Sembada Brangsong, with the benefit of making it easier for employees to check customer arrears who have not paid receivables in order to maximize collections. In accordance with the research objectives, this research was carried out using the aging of accounts receivable method and creating a web-based Information System using the PHP and MySQL programming languages.

This research aims to determine the evaluation of internal control in the cash receipts accounting information system carried out by the company and the problems faced in evaluating the internal control system in the cash receipts accounting information system at the "XY" Clinical Laboratory, Semarang Branch. The method used in this research is a descriptive qualitative method. The data used is primary data. Data collection techniques are interviews and documentation. The results of the research showed that the evaluation of internal control in the cash receipt accounting information system at the Semarang Branch "XY" Clinical Laboratory was running well, which can be assessed from each cash receipt transaction which was checked by authorized officials, the recording of cash receipts was based on evidence. and complete documents. However, there are still obstacles that are faced, such as the front office being less careful in paying off patient payments, paying receivables that exceed the payment due date, and having multiple positions in the accounting department and financial manager which means that financial reports cannot be completed on time.  

This study aims to determine the effect of sales accounting information systems and internal control on the effectiveness of controlling accounts receivable at PT.Sentral Medika Indonesia Semarang. The population in this study were all employees of PT. Sentral Medika Indonesia Semarang with a total of 60 employees, while the sample taken using purposive sampling method is a total of 53 employees who work in the accounting department, sales department, warehouse department, marketing department, manager and president director. . The data analysis tool in this study used multiple linear regression. The results show that the sales accounting information system has a positive and significant effect on the effectiveness of controlling accounts receivable, it can be seen from the t-count value which is greater than the t-table value of 3.016> 1.679, and the significance value of 0.004 is smaller than 0.05, so the hypothesis one accepted. Internal control has a positive and significant effect on the effectiveness of receivables control, it can be seen from the t-count value which is greater than the t-table value, namely 4.242 > 1.679, and the significance value of 0.000 is smaller than 0.05, so hypothesis two is accepted. This means that the higher the company's sales accounting information system and internal control applied in the company, the effectiveness of the internal control carried out by PT. Central Medika Indonesia Semarang will continue to increase.

. Implementation of adjustments in the payment system from postpaid to prepaid for PT. PLN ULP Rantepao with the objective of reducing bad debts, but the accounts receivable report demonstrates an increase in bad debts over the last 3 years. The goal of this research is to examine the internal control system for bad debts in accordance with COSO. The descriptive qualitative method was used in this research. Using a random sampling technique, interviews, documentation, and observation were conducted. The sample used in this research is saturated. The significance of this research stems from the fact that bad debts have a significant impact on the company's financial health performance. (1) Changes to the prepayment system have no effect on the reduction in bad debts, according to the research results. (2) The internal control system at PT. PLN ULP Rantepao has not been properly implemented in terms of the 5 COSO components. Instances in which the risk assessment, control environment, and monitoring activities have been implemented, but only a few of each COSO component's items have been implemented. In the meantime, neither control activities nor information and communication have been properly implemented. (3) Control activity is relatively more influential in fostering the emergence of bad debts due to the low paying power and awareness of customers in meeting their obligations. This research will be more interesting if it is continued by investigating the failure factors of changing the prepaid payment system in an effort to reduce bad debts using a variety of research methods.