Beyond Numbers: The Role of Data Quality on Lean Accounting Implementation
Keywords:
Cost Accounting, Financial Reporting, Quality of Data, Manufacturing FirmsAbstract
This research explores the role of data quality on lean accounting implementation among Thai manufacturing companies. Through the utilization of a survey-based method, this research collected from 315 accounting executives. The results underscore the intricate relationship between data quality and the implications for lean accounting implementation, emphasizing the essential role of a solid foundation of data attributes for the successful integration of lean principles. In summary, this research elucidates the inherent significance of data quality in augmenting the efficiency and effectiveness of lean accounting implementation within the distinctive operational context of manufacturing firms in Thailand.
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