Abstract:

(A Survey On SME Financial Reportıng Aims And The Usage Level Of Accounting Information In The Western Black Sea Region) The purpose of this study is to present the current state of SME managers’ opinions towards financial reporting practices and the usage level of financial reports in manufacturin industry. Data used in the study were collected through a questionnaire survey of 46 SMEs from KOSGEB database located in Zonguldak which includes SMEs from surrounding cities of Bartın and Karabük as well. Beside accounting practices, information were gathered regarding general characteristics of SMEs, managers and accountants of the firms as well. According to the survey results, most of the firms in survey are micro-sized entities based on SME definition criteria harmonized with the EU. It is also revealed that the managers are also owners in many of the firms. In general financial reporting practices are not anly seen as a legal requirement but also seen as a beneficial tool for managerial decision making. The areas of financial information use are observed as cost control and planning functions in the sample firms.

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