The Sophistication and Quality of Computer-Based Accounting System Among Small and Medium Manufacturing Firms in Malaysia
PhD Proposal
The Sophistication and Quality of Computer-Based Accounting System among Small and
Medium Manufacturing Firms in Malaysia
INTRODUCTION
Malaysia is rapidly shifting its orientation into an information technology (IT) based environment, which emphasizes on the use of technology in providing information. This is evident by the Malaysian Government establishment of the Multimedia Super Corridor (or MSC) in 1998. The MSC, therefore, manifests the Government commitment in leading the informationbased technology, be it in the world or in the region. The MSC will help to spearhead the country into a borderless and paperless environment where the creation of sophisticated and advanced IT products will change the way people do businesses in the future. It is envisaged that when IT is fully adopted by the Government, the E-Government status will be realized.
As the Government moves towards an E-government, the private sector is also predicted to move in tandem with the Government 's aspiration, particularly the accounting systems. The private sectors not only need to be consistent with the government, but also with the development and sophistication in business dealings. An adoption of computer-based accounting systems (CBAS) becomes vital and may well be the determining factor for the survival/success of an organization, especially small and medium businesses. Small and medium businesses, particularly the small and medium scale industries need to play a very crucial role in achieving Malaysia 's aspiration to become a fully developed nation by year 2020. The manufacturing sector is expected to spearhead the drive to fulfill this vision. In view of that, the Malaysian government is constantly trying to promote and upgrade small-scale businesses to provide a strong and competitive industry for the success of large businesses. Enhancement of the technical capabilities through a greater and more diffusion of sophisticated technology among
The Sophistication and Quality of Computer-Based Accounting System among Small and
Medium Manufacturing Firms in Malaysia
INTRODUCTION
Malaysia is rapidly shifting its orientation into an information technology (IT) based environment, which emphasizes on the use of technology in providing information. This is evident by the Malaysian Government establishment of the Multimedia Super Corridor (or MSC) in 1998. The MSC, therefore, manifests the Government commitment in leading the informationbased technology, be it in the world or in the region. The MSC will help to spearhead the country into a borderless and paperless environment where the creation of sophisticated and advanced IT products will change the way people do businesses in the future. It is envisaged that when IT is fully adopted by the Government, the E-Government status will be realized.
As the Government moves towards an E-government, the private sector is also predicted to move in tandem with the Government 's aspiration, particularly the accounting systems. The private sectors not only need to be consistent with the government, but also with the development and sophistication in business dealings. An adoption of computer-based accounting systems (CBAS) becomes vital and may well be the determining factor for the survival/success of an organization, especially small and medium businesses. Small and medium businesses, particularly the small and medium scale industries need to play a very crucial role in achieving Malaysia 's aspiration to become a fully developed nation by year 2020. The manufacturing sector is expected to spearhead the drive to fulfill this vision. In view of that, the Malaysian government is constantly trying to promote and upgrade small-scale businesses to provide a strong and competitive industry for the success of large businesses. Enhancement of the technical capabilities through a greater and more diffusion of sophisticated technology among
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