The use of financial information in the business management of SMEs in Colombia
The use of financial information in the business management of SMEs in Colombia
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The economic development of the regions depends to a great extent on management skills. Objective. To determine the level of use of financial information by SMEs in Boyacá in their economic management. Methodology. The method used is quantitative, based on the business bases of the chambers of commerce, classified as group II in the implementation of the IFRS. 159 entrepreneurs were surveyed, 86 % of which were small and 14 % medium-sized companies. Results. 44 % of the SMEs in Boyacá do not have an
integrated accounting information system; 53 % generate comparative financial statements, but only 36 % of them do so for decision-making purposes and the remaining 64 % consolidate accounting reports for reporting to control entities, contracting and financing procedures. Regarding the IFRS implementation process, 33 % already apply the international regulatory framework, and the remaining 67 % have started its implementation, but do not apply it completely. Conclusion. A low level of use of economic-financial information for decision making was detected.
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