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This article analyzes the fundamental differences between the mechanisms of fund collection and fund distribution in Islamic banks and conventional banks in Indonesia, based on DSN-MUI Fatwas and banking regulations. In general, both types of banks serve the same function—to collect and distribute funds to support economic activities. However, the main distinction lies in their operational principles. Conventional banks operate using a fixed interest system, establishing a creditor–debtor relationship. In contrast, Islamic banks operate based on Sharia principles that prohibit riba (usury). In fund collection, conventional banks use interest-based savings and deposit products, while Islamic banks apply Wadiah (safekeeping) and Mudharabah (profit-sharing investment) contracts. Regarding fund distribution, conventional banks provide interest-bearing loans, whereas Islamic banks offer financing through Sharia contracts such as Murabahah (cost-plus sale), Musyarakah (partnership), Mudharabah (profit-sharing), and Ijarah (leasing), emphasizing cooperation and risk-sharing. Although Islamic banking is regulated under Law No. 21 of 2008 and DSN-MUI Fatwas, it still faces several challenges, including the dominance of Murabahah financing and the low level of public literacy regarding Islamic financial systems.

This study aims to analyze the strategic role of Baitul Maal Wat Tamwil (BMT) in providing leasing based sharia financing (ijarah) and ventura capital (mudharabah and musyarakah) for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia. BMT functions as a microfinance institution that provides solutions to the capital challenges faced by MSMEs, including lack of access to conventional financing and low sharia financial literacy. Through the leasing scheme, BMT facilitates the rental of assets needed by MSMEs without requiring large initial capital. Meanwhile, the venture capital scheme allows BMT to share risks and profits with MSME actors, encouraging strategic collaboration. This study also discusses the challenges of implementing sharia financing by BMT, including the low public understanding of sharia products. With a descriptive literature approach, this study finds that BMT has significant potential in increasing financial inclusion and encouraging the sustainability of the sharia economy in Indonesia.

The operational license of PT Sarana Majukan Ekonomi Finance Indonesia (PT SMEFI) has been revoked through a Decree from the OJK Board of Commissioners with the number KEP-2/D.06/2024, which was issued on January 15, 2024. This decision was taken because PT SMEFI was declared a company whose condition could not be improved. Prior to the revocation of the business license and the decision was made, the OJK had classified PT SMEFI as a company under intensive supervision as a result of an overall evaluation of the company's health which was considered unfavorable. PT SMEFI has also received administrative sanctions in the form of a Third Warning due to violations of the provisions of the applicable provisions, namely regarding the Financing to Asset Ratio (FAR). Every action carries legal consequences that must be accounted for. Leasing, as a form of financing in the financial sector, is required to comply with existing regulations, including operational permits issued by the Financial Services Authority (OJK). Regarding permits, it is the legal basis for leasing companies to carry out their operations.

Leasing is one of the muamalah practices carried out by humans in everyday life. In Islam itself, it is highly recommended for humans to help each other, cooperate, because in reality humans cannot live well without the help of other humans. Rentals are also carried out by the people of Kuala Keritang village to fulfill their living needs. This type of research is a research method using qualitative research which is based on the research process by producing descriptive data in the form of writing and expressions obtained directly in the field. Data collection techniques use observation, interviews and documentation methods. To obtain valid data, researchers used primary data sources and secondary data. The results of this research are that the god-rental agreement in Kuala Keritang Village was carried out verbally, there was no written or other evidence that it was made directly between the rice field owner and the rice field tenant. The rental agreement is carried out when the rice field owner and tenant know each other and there are still family ties. Leasing is done because the tenants do not have land to manage and the rice field owners are no longer able to work on their own fields.

In the current era of very tight business competition, companies are required to improve their financial performance. To be able to assess the company's financial performance, all interested parties need to know the company's financial condition as seen from the company's financial reports. To assess the company's financial performance, it can be shown through the financial reports presented by the company management. The importance of the liquidity ratio for financial performance is because liquidity has a fairly close relationship with the company's ability to earn profits (profitability), namely liquidity shows the level of availability of working capital needed for operational activities. Having sufficient working capital makes it possible for the company to operate optimally and not experience difficulties due to the financial crisis. However, excessive working capital actually shows that there are unproductive funds and gives the impression that the company is releasing them to make a profit. Ideally, the company's working capital should be available in sufficient quantities to finance the company's various activities, which means there is no shortage of capital and no idle resources. In this way, the company's ability to improve its financial performance on its assets is maximized, and the current ratio is one of the components of the liquidity ratio used in this research.

PT Sintas Kurama Perdana is the first formic acid producer in Southeast Asia. Inventory of finished goods is an important component in supporting the company's operational activities through sales activities. This research method uses qualitative methods by gathering various information and data needed to complete the inventory recording report. The procurement records inventory and invoices still using manual, which makes the process of releasing finished goods less effective. In this case so that the process of releasing goods can be done easily and quickly to avoid mistakes that occur in the process of recording and inputting, finished goods inventory using a web-based application.

At PT. Mitra Mandiri Transindo, in the process of recording the determination of heavy equipment leasing, is still done manually using note documents which can cause errors in the heavy equipment rental determination transaction. This has resulted in problems in making reports which can take longer. Accounting application for determining heavy equipment leases at PT. Mitra Mandiri Transindo uses the activity based costing method to make it easier for PT. Mitra Mandiri Trasindo in the data management process of determining the total heavy equipment rental and creating reports that are faster, more precise and accurate on a web-based basis. With the implementation of accounting applications for determining heavy equipment leases at PT. Mitra Mandiri Transindo using the web-based Activity Based Costing method also has the following benefits: (1) It can be seen what lease transactions and costs are needed quickly, precisely and accurately. (2) Producing appropriate reports that can be used as a basis for making decisions by the Director of PT. Mitra Mandiri Transindo.