Evolution of accounting and information systems in cashless payments

Abstract

Introduction. Digitalization of the market economy creates conditions for minimizing cash payments. The abandonment from cash payments is justified by positive trends in: distancing e-commerce, the use of cashless payment systems and pandemic changes in socio-economic processes. Changes in the cash payments methods require the introduction of accounting and information systems for electronic recording of money operations, accounting and reporting of payment transactions, guarantees for the safety and control of cashless money.Purpose. The aim of the article is to research the evolution of accounting and information systems in the implementation of cashless payments in international and domestic markets for payment services, theoretical justification of the definition of «cashless payments» and develop proposals for their streamlining.Method. Methods of scientific research are: systematic approach to the study of economic processes, elements of the theory of scientific knowledge, dialectical method to determine the essence of cashless payments; historical - to research the evolution of cashless payments; analytical - to assess modern information systems for the organization and accounting of cashless payments.Results. The research of the cashless payments evolution shown the permanence changes in the methods of conducting money transactions. The accounting and information system of enterprises and corporations must timely respond on innovative transformations. The article improves and regulates the elements of the conceptual apparatus for cashless payments using bank payment cards, electronic money and other modern payment methods for the developing of their registration and reflection in accounting and reporting. Perspectives. Technological progress and the COVID-19 pandemic have become the driving force of society’s transition to expanding the cashless payment regime. Technologies for remote banking and non-banking payment systems are permanently improving. Accounting and information systems for providing complete and objective information to business and society should be in line with this progress.