Journal of the Korean Data Analysis Society

Korean Data Analysis Society (한국자료분석학회)
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Nonprofit Accounting Information System and Charitable Donations: Evidence from Korea

  • Woo, Mi-Hyang (Department of Accounting, Soongsil University) ;
  • Roh, Hee-Chun (Department of Accounting, Soongsil University) ;
  • Park, Jin-Ha (Department of Accounting, Soongsil University)
  • Received : 2018.09.20
  • Accepted : 2018.11.22
  • Published : 2018.12.31

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Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the perception of donors on the necessity of making improvements in accounting information system. Along with the increasing size and number of activities of nonprofit organizations, many people are more and more interested in their organizational efficiency and transparency. Accordingly, researchers and policy makers have focused on how to improve accounting information system and how to monitor nonprofits to efficiently obtain and use resources. We thus aim to provide some useful insights by analyzing the opinions of donors regarding the display of nonprofit statements, accounting system, and the intention of donation. Using survey data obtained from 263 respondents, we find that displaying functional expenses is considered to enhance the usefulness of financial reports. We also find that the filing and disclosure of financial reports is considered to be necessary. Respondents also require external audits, but not to the same extent as disclosure. Finally, respondents have a positive attitude toward making future donations.

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