Financial Reporting Practices among Small Scale Enterprises

Small Scale Enterprises have been the engine of growth of many economies in the world. But most small businesses die off soon after their establishment. Many studies have been done on this menace. However few studies have been directed toward how poor financial management practice among small businesses contributes to this canker. The major tool for good financial management is financial reporting. This study brings to light the financial reporting practices among small scale enterprises. It also looks into the financial records keeping procedures of small scale enterprises. The study further brings to bear the problems Small Scale Enterprises face in preparing financial reports. Finally, the study reveals the price Small Scale Enterprises pay for failing to prepare financial reports.Finally, the study gives the importance of financial reporting to Small Scale Enterprises and suggest pragmatic measures for sound financial management for the success of Small Scale Enterprises.

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has had a zeal for academic research. He has publications in Education, Accounting & Information and Communication Technology Education. Holds B. Ed in Accounting and MBA in Accounting from University of Education, Winneba and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. Currently the HOD of ICT Dept, SDA Senior High Sch.