Cohesion of Accounting Information System Fundamentals and Knowledge Robustness in Financial Reporting

Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to verify the impact for the solidity of accounting information system components on the knowledge robustness of accounting financial reports. the study anticipated to shed light and contribute to the ability of the interdependence, integration and homogeneity of the AIS components for providing financial reports enclose a useful knowledge for decision makers. Theoretical framework: The great development in the business environment and the need for complete, appropriate and transparent accounting knowledge and information to make various investment decisions, this need has become urgent to provide accurate and complete set of accounting reports through proficient accounting information systems. Design/methodology/approach: The study follows a quantitative research methodology by constructing a well-structured electronic questionnaire to survey 280 personnel from 70 Jordanian financial sector companies. The collected responses from sample then analyzed by arithmetic mean, simple and multiple regression to validate a set of predetermined hypotheses. Findings: The study results confirmed the availability for the six main elements of AIS in financial sector; knowledge robustness in financial reporting was also obtainable if AIS components are efficient The study also concluded that there is a single positive effect for each component of the accounting information system on the quality and coherence of financial reports. The results also affirmed the joint positive impact of all components of AIS on the knowledge robustness on financial reports. Research, Practical & Social implications: The study conveyed several contributions to AIS literature; it revealed that proper information system fundamentals supports the financial knowledge of decision makers to conduct decisions. performance enhancement can be accomplished strengthening the accounting information system. AIS increases the transparency and reliability of reported outcomes and thus reduces the future uncertainties and risks. The availability for complete set AIS fundamentals empower the communication level among company divisions and facilitate the accessibility for data necessary for work. Originality/value: The value of the study is stemed from its topic which is considered from the few topics that conducted on this area in our middle east region and particularly Jordan; moreover, this study deeply examines the accounting information system availability and its status from the viewpoints of many professionals.