Factors Influencing The Adoption Of Accounting Softwarein Smes In Ho Chi Minh City

Abstract

The research topic "Factors Influencing the Adoption of Accounting Software in Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Ho Chi Minh City" aims to identify factors that impact the intention to adopt accounting software for businesses that have not yet implemented it or intend to upgrade and expand the features of accounting software for those already using it. The study is conducted in Ho Chi Minh City, targeting business owners, managers, and accounting departments of small and medium-sized enterprises either currently using accounting software or not. The objective is to determine the demand for application and analyse which factors significantly influence these enterprises' adoption of accounting software. The author concludes by providing recommendations for businesses using accounting software and for software solution providers. The purpose is to contribute to helping small enterprises enhance their accounting information systems, thereby improving competitiveness and the efficiency of business operations. The research proposes several influencing factors, including managerial support, relative advantage, cost, adoption risk, and procedure changing pressure, assuming that these factors will substantially impact the adoption of accounting software in these enterprises