Enhancement of state-owned enterprises’ financial reporting through e-governance

Abstract

State-owned enterprises in Zimbabwe often take long to report their financial statements due to unfunded policy mandates, weak governance, and a lack of capacity of governments to oversee the enterprises/parastatals. Information systems can help improve the operation of state enterprises and expedite financial reporting by interfacing e-governance and corporate governance. This paper aims to present a systematic empirical literature review to examine the role of corporate governance in the timeliness of financial reporting and opportunities of e-Corporate Governance in State-owned enterprises. Specifically, the proposed study’s motivation aroused from vast literature focusing on the role of corporate governance in the timeliness of financial reporting and opportunities of e-Corporate Governance in State-owned enterprises. The study reviewed some of the articles for literature that deliver robust suggestions on the timeliness of financial reporting and opportunities of e-Corporate Governance in State-owned enterprises. Findings suggest that effective corporate governance can improve the performance and accountability of state enterprises. E-corporate governance can help state enterprises report their financial statements promptly. Adoption of e-governance can improve corporate governance in state enterprises by providing best practices and independent oversight mechanisms.