Abstract

The Indonesian Institute of Accountants (IAI) publishes Financial Accounting Standards for Entities Without Accountability so that entities that have not gone public can provide accurate financial reports (SAK ETAP). In reality, many cooperatives still do not use SAK ETAP in the preparation of their financial statements. The purpose of this research is to identify how the Girirejo Village Unit Cooperative's financial statements should be presented under the Financial Accounting Standards for Entities Without Public Accountability (SAK ETAP). This study uses a qualitative approach to conduct a comparative study. Methods of collecting data by interview. The method employed is a comparison of the Financial Accounting Standards of Entities Without Public Accountability (SAK ETAP) with the presentation of Girirejo's Village Unit Cooperative financial statements. In essence, SAK ETAP has been adopted in Girirejo's Village Unit Cooperative financial accounts. The financial accounts of Girirejo Village Unit Cooperative demonstrate that the balance sheet, income statement, equity report, cash flow statement, and notes to financial statements have all been presented; nevertheless, several items such as inventories and investments, tax obligations, and tax expenses have not been recorded.

Highlights

  • It is necessary for a corporate entity to have an information system in order to manage or be responsible for its operational activities

  • Diverse sorts of business entities can make use of accounting information that is neutral in nature and has the same aim in financial reporting because it is neutral in nature

  • Despite the fact that cooperative business entities are slightly different from other types of businesses, the information offered in the financial statements is useful to those who are interested in learning more about the organization

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Introduction

It is necessary for a corporate entity to have an information system in order to manage or be responsible for its operational activities. System reports can be used for planning, evaluation, performance appraisal, and accountability to stakeholders. External parties require information about operational actions and obligations, and accounting serves as an information system that provides this information. Diverse sorts of business entities can make use of accounting information that is neutral in nature and has the same aim in financial reporting because it is neutral in nature. Despite the fact that cooperative business entities are slightly different from other types of businesses, the information offered in the financial statements is useful to those who are interested in learning more about the organization. Cooperative financial reporting is in the form of accountability for business actions to other parties, such as cooperative members or creditors who have a stake in a cooperative

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