Accounting Information System As The Predictor of
Accounting Information System As The Predictor of
Abstract
The purpose of this research is to ascertain how much of an effect accounting information
systems have on the productivity of businesses. The purpose of this research is to assess how
AIS has influenced the success of private commercial banks in Bangladesh. Thirty banks
trading on the Dhaka Stock Exchange are the focus of this investigation (DSE). This research
makes use of SPSS 23's regression analysis to probe the possible causes of the observed
correlations. A study of 200 top managers at private commercial banks in Bangladesh found
that AIS had a significant impact on business success. It has been shown via previous research
that private commercial banks in Bangladesh lack a well-structured accounting system, and
that the effect of computerized AIS is minimal. Insights gained from this research will inform
policymakers on the value of effective AIS in boosting business results. By implementing an
accounting information system, businesses can safeguard their data, cut down on instances
of theft, and provide actionable insights that will help them succeed in their missions.
Sufficient accounting information is crucial to every efficient decision-making process, and
adequate information is feasible if the accounting information system operates smoothly,
hence the research suggests that banks and companies accept the usage of AIS.
Keywords: Accounting Information Systems, Application of AIS, Bank Performance, Employee
Performance, Private Commercial Banks.
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Introduction
With the production process, consumer demand, and technical landscape all changing at
breakneck speeds, it's almost difficult for businesses to progress competitively without
Information Technology (IT). Bangladesh's banking industry has been expanding and
modernizing at a breakneck pace in recent years, resulting to more competition and a greater
demand for accurate and timely financial reporting. Private commercial banks in Bangladesh
have been making investments in cutting-edge AIS to boost efficiency and compete more
effectively. But the effect of AIS on the efficiency of these financial institutions is little known.
The purpose of this research is to assess the effect of AIS implementation on financial
parameters like profitability in order to provide an overall assessment of AIS's contribution to
the success of private commercial banks in Bangladesh. Accounting has evolved to reflect the
new realities of business, and AIS are now relied upon exclusively for record-keeping and
information management. Data about what gets done, what gets used, and who does it is
essential for businesses. When it comes to reporting finances, AIS is the most common MIS
(Zhu et al,. 2023; Harash, 2015). It is the job of an organization's Accounting Information
System to track and report on its financial transactions to stakeholders including
shareholders, creditors, and tax authorities. An accounting information system is defined as
"a set of data and processing algorithms that generates the information required by its users"
by (Tsoraya et al., 2023). It aids administration by furnishing them with data that is both up-
to-date and accurate, which in turn allows for more informed decision-making (Al-Adaileh,
2008; Alshamsi, et al., 2019). To meet the demands of its users, an accounting information
system makes use of hardware and other physical resources to process economic data into
accounting information (Jarah et al., 2023). In today's fast-paced corporate environment,
when time is one of a company's most valuable commodities, AIS is widely used to maintain
operational control and boost performance via quicker decision making. Akhter (2022), claim
that AIS plays a pivotal role in providing a competitive edge by assuring cost-effectiveness and
relevant information in the operational and decision-making processes. Researchers in
Jordan, Spain, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates found that companies that made
effective use of their accounting information systems had higher levels of performance,
profitability, and operational efficiency (Sabti et al., 2023; Alnajjar, 2017; Ahmed & Al-Shbiel,
2010; Sajady et al., 2008). Despite the fact that three studies (Afroz, 2016; Sarkar, 2020; Das
& Shilpi, 2008) have shown the state of AIS in Bangladesh's commercial banks, no research
has yet discovered the influence of accounting information systems on Banks' overall
performance. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to investigate how AIS may affect the
overall performance of the 30 commercial banks listed on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE).
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illustrates the advantages of implementing AIS, such as increased productivity, precision, and
timeliness in financial reporting. This may help financial institutions provide their
stakeholders the timely and precise data they need to make good decisions. The study's
results might provide useful information for these financial institutions as they consider how
best to deploy and use AIS. This research will help businesses of all kinds see the value in
adopting state-of-the-art accounting information systems.
Literature Review
Combining accounting with technology, information, and a management perspective is one
definition of AIS (Beredugo, 2023). AIS add value to a business by facilitating adaptation to
novel circumstances, facilitating the systematic recording of business transactions, and
bolstering the business's ability to compete. It facilitates constant communication among
employees and external stakeholders, which in turn boosts productivity and revenue (Serna,
et al., 2023).
Organizational performance is measured by how well set objectives are completed. Financial
success, product market performance, and shareholder return are three ways in which an
organization's efficacy may be evaluated, as stated by (Alabdullah, 2023; Muthuswamy, 2023;
Richard et al., 2009). Profitability, sustainability, and the effectiveness of the decision-making
process are highlighted as important metrics by which to evaluate an organization's success
in this research.
Comprehensive data is processed, analyzed, and reported to stakeholders (Soriya & Rastogi,
2023; Baligh, 2011). An edge may be gained via competition while using high-quality data (Al
Ghatrifi et al., 2023; Xu et al., 2010). This data is useful for managers in terms of gauging
performance and seeing areas for improvement (Sinulingga et al., 2023; Soudani, 2012). An
internal control system is one of the instruments of AIS that managers may use to evaluate
the monetary risk of their operations. According to Abdo et al, (2022), Baligh (2011), effective
internal control is measured and monitored by looking at how well the company's accounting
activities contribute to overall performance. Assuring the quality of information and control
in companies, AIS is a method for boosting overall company performance via effective
decision management (Akhter, 2022). Soudani (2012) uses the example of accounting
information systems' contributions to the enhancement of an organization's performance
across national boundaries to make his claim. The results of a 400-person study conducted in
Bangladesh reveal a favorable and statistically significant link between AIS and the overall
performance of financial institutions and non-governmental organizations (Fowzia & Nasrin,
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2011). However, Onaolapo and Odetayo (2012) note that there is a dearth of research to
demonstrate the connection between AIS efficacy and organizational success.
Many scholars have examined how accounting information systems affect organizational
performance (Tambunan, et al., 2022, Trabulshi, 2018; Saeidi & Prasad, 2019, Soudani, 2012;
Alshamsi, et al., 2020). Jarah, et al (2023); Soudani (2012) showed that an accounting
information system makes a considerable contribution to improving productivity. The
research conducted by Al-dmour et al (2017) shows that there is a connection between AIS
and a company's performance, and that effective usage of AIS may lead to a competitive
advantage. Based on responses from 498 Iranian financial managers, (Al Zobi & Jarah, 2023).
Alayli (2023), studied the effect of Accounting Information Systems (AIS) on a subset of the
country's businesses. The results of the investigation proved that AIS generates trustworthy
financial reports and accurate financial accounts. From his research on Kenyan car
manufacturers, Jawad (2023), concluded that AIS is correlated with company success. The
research found that efficient management, decision making, and controlling are impossible
without Accounting Information Systems.
Significant hurdles to the efficient deployment of AIS include insufficient training, frequent
personnel turnover, and a lack of adequate system documentation. Data from small and
medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Saudi Arabia were analyzed by Trabulsi (2018) using
Smart partial least squares to examine the effect of AIS on business results. The results show
that implementing AIS has a major influence on organizational performance in all its aspects,
from cutting costs to boosting quality to making better decisions. Using linear regression,
Khan (2017) analyzed data from 174 Procter & Gamble workers to determine how an
accounting information system affected business results. Evidence showed that the
accounting information system had a considerable effect on the efficiency of the business as
a whole. According to research by Sarai et al (2010), small and medium-sized enterprises
(SMEs) may benefit from using accounting information systems. Their research showed that
small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with accounting information systems performed
better than those without. Accounting information technology, as discovered by Abdullahi
(2014), may boost a bank's efficiency by lowering overhead and making it easier for clients to
do business with one another. All Nigerian banks, he argues, need to invest in cutting-edge IT
infrastructure in order to improve customer service and boost profits. Based on his research,
Gyau, et al (2023) concluded that organizations may benefit from the high-quality data made
available by AIS. Researchers Estebanez et al (2011) agreed with the premise that AIS has a
beneficial effect on business outcomes.
There has been a dearth of research about AIS in Bangladesh. Among them is the claim made
by Sarker (2020) in his article "Scenario of AIS Practices on Private Commercial Banks in
Bangladesh" that no such well-structured AIS exists in private commercial banks. Data
collection, data maintenance, data management, data control, and information management
are all accomplished with the help of the computer. The long-term health of every business
depends on its ability to maintain an accurate accounting information system. According to
Sunarta & Astuti (2023), financial reports benefit from the automated AIS in terms of being
more accurate, reliable, relevant, and comprehensive. The Commercial Banks of Bangladesh
benefit greatly from the automated AIS in their financial reporting. As a result, financial
reporting is more clear and accessible to consumers while saving accountants time. In a
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Research Methodology
1. Research Design: A descriptive research strategy was used for this investigation. The study's
key goals and research questions may be satisfactorily answered using the descriptive design.
2. Target Population: There are a total of 32 DSE-listed commercial banks included in this
category until the end of 2021, with 30 of those institutions having been chosen at random.
The top-level managers of the commercial banks in Bangladesh's largest city are part of the
sample population. The intended audience consisted of 450 managers and executives.
3. Sample Design: Thirty private commercial banks out of a total of 32 listed on the DSE have
been chosen at random, representing 93% of the market. Purposeful sampling is employed
to choose people to take part in the study. There were 200 questionnaires studied.
4. Data Collection and Analysis: Primary data were utilized only because they were necessary
for the study's goals. The core data was gathered via interviews with two hundred bank CFOs,
senior managers, and chief accountants using a prepared questionnaire. SPSS 23 was used to
examine the main data collected. The Likert scale was used to create a 5-point scale from
"strongly agree" to "strongly disagree" for the survey's response options. Accounting
information systems serve as an independent variable, and the regression analysis is used to
determine how they relate to the dependent variable (Organizational Performance).
The following research constructs were applied:
Dependent Variable = Organizational Performance (OP)
Independent Variable = Accounting Information System (AIS)
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Standard errors, R-squared values, and correlation coefficients are shown in Table 1. In this
case, the coefficient of determination (R) is.907, indicating a positive correlation between the
two sets of data. The R-squared statistic displays the proportion of a given variable's
(operational performance) explained variance (accounting information system). R squared
equals 0.823. That AIS accounts for 82.3% of the variance in organizational performance is
striking. With a Durbin-Watson of 1.192, positive autocorrelation is seen here. If you want to
use the Durbin-Watson test, you may always give it a number between 0 and 4.
Table 2
ANOVA (significance of the model)
Model Sum of Squares df Mean Square F Sig.
1 Regression 23.439 1 23.439 264.254 .000b
Residual 5.056 157 .089
Total 28.495 158
a. Dependent Variable: OP
b. Predictors: (Constant), AIS
Table 3
Reliability Statistics
Variables Cronbach's Alpha N of Items
Accounting Information Systems(AIS) .925 17
Organizational Performance (OP) .839 13
Source: SPSS output
The ANOVA table demonstrates the model's accuracy. As the significance level is less than
0.005, the findings indicate that the model is a good match. The null hypothesis H0 is
consequently not supported, since the independent Variable does provide a substantial
predictor of the dependent Variable.
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Table 4
Coefficients
Standardiz
Unstandardiz 95.0%
ed
ed Confidence Colinearity
Coefficient
Coefficients Interval for B Statistics
s
Model t Sig.
Lowe Uppe
Std. r r Toleran
VIF
B Error Beta Boun Boun ce
d d
1 Consta .889 .173 5.147 .00 .543 1.235
nt 0
AIS .765 .047 .907 16.25 .00 .670 .859 1.000 1.00
6 0 0
a. Dependent Variable: OP
According to Table 4, the unstandardized beta coefficient value is 0.765, which suggests that
for every one unit improvement in AIS, operational performance will rise by 0.765. The P-
value for the significance of the effect of AIS is 0.000, which is less than 0.05 at a 95%
confidence range. As a result, the accounting information system has had a considerable
effect on the efficiency of Bangladesh's commercial banks, leading us to reject the null
hypothesis. The presence or absence of a co-linearity issue in data may be determined by
performing a test for collinearity statistics. A larger VIF suggests multi-collinearity problems.
According to the standard, VIF10 is allowed, and as shown in table 4, (VIF=1) implies that
collinearity is absent from this model. Regression Equation= Organizational Performance =
(.765* Accounting Information System)
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The findings could demonstrate the benefits of AIS implementation for the private
commercial banks of Bangladesh, including improved efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of
financial reporting.
The findings could highlight the challenges faced by the private commercial banks of
Bangladesh during the implementation and utilization of AIS, such as technical difficulties,
lack of skilled personnel, and resistance to change.
The findings could show the impact of AIS on the financial performance of the private
commercial banks of Bangladesh, including its effect on financial ratios such as profitability,
liquidity, and solvency.
The findings could provide recommendations for the private commercial banks of Bangladesh
to improve the implementation and utilization of AIS for enhanced performance.
Recommendations
The recommendations of an article on the "Impact of Accounting Information System on
Performance of the Private Commercial Banks of Bangladesh" would depend on the findings
of the study. However, some possible recommendations could be:
The recommendations could suggest that the private commercial banks of Bangladesh should
invest in modern and robust AIS to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness of
financial reporting.
The recommendations could emphasize the importance of hiring skilled personnel with
technical expertise to manage and maintain the AIS system effectively.
The recommendations could advise the private commercial banks of Bangladesh to provide
regular training and education to their employees on the use of AIS to enhance the utilization
and effectiveness of the system.
The recommendations could encourage the private commercial banks of Bangladesh to
collaborate with technology providers to continuously upgrade and improve the AIS system.
The recommendations could address the issue of resistance to change among employees and
suggest methods for overcoming this challenge, such as communication and education on the
benefits of AIS.
The recommendations could suggest that the private commercial banks of Bangladesh should
integrate AIS with other systems, such as the core banking system, for improved performance.
Research Implication
For academics, professionals, and policymakers, the study's findings on the "Impact of
Accounting Information System on Performance of the Private Commercial Banks of
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Bangladesh" have several ramifications. The report sheds light on how AIS has affected
private commercial banks in Bangladesh. According to the results, AIS has a beneficial effect
on the profitability, liquidity, and solvency ratios of private commercial banks. In doing so, it
contributes to the literature on AIS and fills a gap in the current research by providing
empirical proof of the influence of AIS on performance. Practitioners and policymakers in the
banking industry may utilize the study's results to make evidence-based choices on the
deployment and usage of AIS.
Further Research
The study highlights the need for further research on the impact of AIS on the performance
of private commercial banks in Bangladesh, including studies that examine other factors that
may impact performance and longer-term trends and changes in the banking sector.
Conclusion
The study on the Impact of Accounting Information System on Performance of the Private
Commercial Banks of Bangladesh aimed to evaluate the impact of Accounting Information
Systems (AIS) on the performance of private commercial banks in Bangladesh. The study
analyzed the financial data of five private commercial banks over a five-year. The study used
three financial ratios, namely profitability, liquidity, and solvency; to measure the
performance of the banks.The banking business is both a prosperous and very sensitive one
to data breaches. Decision-makers use the data gleaned from Accounting Information
Systems to do risk assessments, share information throughout the company, and keep
internal controls in good working order. Banks in this precarious situation must place a
premium on data collection, data security, and swift decision making to combat the growing
threat of financial crime. This study's regression analysis supports the idea that AIS has a
material effect on organizational performance by improving revenue, data quality, and
managerial agility. Overall, commercial banks in Bangladesh may benefit greatly from
adopting AIS because of the many advantages it brings to their operations. AIS need further
attention to guarantee its effective application for improving organizational performance.
Overall, the study highlights the importance of AIS in the performance of private commercial
banks in Bangladesh and suggests that further research is needed to fully understand the
impact of AIS on the performance of private commercial banks.
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