STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN UMKM DI KABUPATEN SUBANG

Abstract

Purpose – The study aims to document and highlight the problems and benefits of implementing activity‐based costing (ABC) in two companies in Malaysia.Design/methodology/approach – A case study methodology was used to describe the process of ABC implementation in a Malaysian based multinational company as well as a Malaysian multinational company.Findings – Although ABC is not widely adopted by companies in Malaysia, it is recognized as a valuable tool to improve the performance of these two companies. Additionally, many of the problems that hinder the implementation of ABC are related to managerial factors rather than the technical aspects of the tool itself. Several factors are pertinent to ensure the success of ABC: top management support, simplifying the ABC implementation process, sourcing suitable ABC software, and finally, ensuring that all affected employees understand and actively support the implementation process.Originality/value – The findings have significant implications for companies that ...