Effects of Accounting Information Quality, Accountability, and Transparency on Zakat Acceptance

Abstract

This study aims to prove the effects of accounting information quality, accountability, and transparency on the acceptance of zakat. The population of this research is Zakat Collection Agency (LAZ) in Semarang City, Central Java province. The samples are taken by using purposive sampling. They are Zakat Collection Agency in Semarang that have the largest zakat revenue source and the widest distribution. The research samples taken include: BAZNAS Semarang, LAZISBA Baiturrahman Masjid, DPU Daarut Tauhid (DT Public Works Services), Rumah Zakat, Pos Keadilan Peduli Ummah ( PKPU ), and Dompet Dhuafa. The data are collected on June - July 2016. The data are processed by using Multiple Regression method. The results show that the Quality of Accounting Information, Accountability, and Transparency affect the Level of Acceptance of Zakat Fund.