Soni Agus Irwandi

This study examines the impact of the inflow of ASEAN foreign workers on the digital transformation of Indonesian MSMEs in the period 2015–2026. In light of the rising influx of ASEAN foreign workers, totalling 183,964 individuals in 2024, coupled with the inadequate level of MSME digitalisation at 39.7%, this research is critically necessary to bolster the DEFA 2026 objectives and promote inclusive economic growth. This study aims to quantify the extent, pathways, and consequences of human capital spillovers resulting from the influx of ASEAN foreign workers on the digital transformation of SMEs. The study was conducted using the mixed methods approach, using panel data from 34 provinces (N=408) and using the Fixed Effects Model. The results showed that the entry of ASEAN foreign workers has a positive and significant effect on the digital transformation of SMEs (β₁ = 0.427; p < 0.01) with diminishing returns. This study's originality is attributed to its longitudinal methodology, micro-level emphasis on MSMEs, and the formulation of a knowledge-based spillover governance model in the DEFA era. This study concludes that the influx of ASEAN foreign workers is a vital source of human capital spillover for expediting the inclusive and sustainable digital transformation of MSMEs.

This study examines the impact of the inflow of ASEAN foreign workers on the digital transformation of Indonesian MSMEs in the period 2015–2026. In light of the rising influx of ASEAN foreign workers, totalling 183,964 individuals in 2024, coupled with the inadequate level of MSME digitalisation at 39.7%, this research is critically necessary to bolster the DEFA 2026 objectives and promote inclusive economic growth. This study aims to quantify the extent, pathways, and consequences of human capital spillovers resulting from the influx of ASEAN foreign workers on the digital transformation of SMEs. The study was conducted using the mixed methods approach, using panel data from 34 provinces (N=408) and using the Fixed Effects Model. The results showed that the entry of ASEAN foreign workers has a positive and significant effect on the digital transformation of SMEs (β₁ = 0.427; p < 0.01) with diminishing returns. This study's originality is attributed to its longitudinal methodology, micro-level emphasis on MSMEs, and the formulation of a knowledge-based spillover governance model in the DEFA era. This study concludes that the influx of ASEAN foreign workers is a vital source of human capital spillover for expediting the inclusive and sustainable digital transformation of MSMEs.

Type of the article: Research ArticleAbstractFraudulent behavior in banking services remains a critical challenge in Indonesia, especially amid rapid digitalization and increasing fintech adoption, while traditional models such as the Fraud Pentagon Theory (FPT) are limited in explaining new fraud drivers related to technological exposure and cultural dynamics. This study aims to detect fraudulent behavior in Indonesian banking services by modifying the FPT through the integration of prestige culture and fintech usage. It employed a survey approach targeting front-office employees of private national banks in Indonesia with at least two years of professional customer service experience. This sample was chosen because such employees are directly exposed to operational pressures, opportunities, and technological systems, making them highly relevant for detecting fraud risk factors. Data were collected using offline and online questionnaires and analyzed with Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using WarpPLS. The results indicate that the seven factors of pressure (β = 0.916; p < .001), opportunity (β = 0.929; p < .001), rationalization (β = 0.847; p < .001), capability (β = 0.862; p < .001), control (β = 0.907; p < .001), fintech usage (β = 0.712; p < .001), and prestige culture (β = 0.837; p < .001) are significant in determining fraudulent activities, whereas the whistleblowing system (β = –0.312; p = .002) and fintech security usage (β = –0.298; p = .003) are moderators. Based on the findings, the conclusion is that pressure and opportunity are the most potent predictors of fraudulent activity, while whistleblowing and fintech security systems are important mechanisms for preventing such activity.

Type of the article: Research Article Abstract This study examines the effect of Shariah-compliant fintech, financial inclusion, Shariah banking governance, and financial literacy on maintaining micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Indonesia. A standardized survey was administered to 157 owners and managers of MSMEs who are current clients of Shariah-compliant banking entities in West Java. Purposive sampling was used to obtain relevance since West Java is among Indonesia’s most dynamic MSME regions with robust Islamic banking penetration. Data were collected from June to September 2024 and analyzed using WarpPLS. This study demonstrates a profound ethical commitment regarding the protection of human subjects and the integrity of the research. The results indicate that financial literacy has the most significant direct impact on the sustainability of MSMEs (β = 0.847, p < 0.001), as it helps entrepreneurs make sound financial decisions and fortifies business endurance. Shariah banking fintech also has a direct significant but minor effect (β = 0.057, p = 0.008), while Shariah banking governance has a positive but also minor effect (β = 0.065, p = 0.005). Notably, financial literacy mediates the role of Shariah fintech and governance towards MSME sustainability in boosting their contribution. Nevertheless, it does not manage financial inclusion, which directly aids sustainability. These results underscore the important relationship between financial literacy and the effectiveness of Sharia-compliant financial services. The study proposes that targeted financial literacy campaigns, advanced fintech, and robust governance frameworks are needed to bolster the resilience of MSMEs and advance Indonesia’s economy.

Type of the article: Research Article AbstractThis study examines the impact of budget planning, participation, and internal control on preventing fraud in the budget and testing the mediating role of effective budgetary policy. A quantitative research approach was carried out in which a structured survey was administered to 178 heads of work units in local government agencies of 14 districts in East Java Province, Indonesia. These respondents were purposively sampled, considering their active role in the budget preparation, to enhance data relevance and reliability. The data collection period was from February to March 2025. The study adheres to rigorous ethical standards to protect human participants and the integrity of the research process. The study found that budget participation is the most significant variable for fraud prevention (β = .747, p < 0.001), followed by budget planning (β = 0.147, p = .017). Internal control and budget policy had no direct effect on fraud prevention. Notably, budget policy had a significant mediation effect between each predictor and fraud prevention, particularly for budget planning (indirect effect β = .352, p < 0.001). The results indicate that fraud prevention can best occur using participatory practices and planning that are contained within a strong, enforceable budgetary policy. It is suggested that there should be institutionalized budget systems with integrated governance systems to facilitate financial integrity.

Pengelolaan keuangan yang transparan dan akuntabel merupakan hal penting dalam organisasi masyarakat seperti Rukun Tetangga (RT), terutama untuk menjaga kepercayaan dan partisipasi aktif warga. Namun, kurangnya pemahaman dasar mengenai pencatatan dan pelaporan keuangan sederhana sering kali menjadi tantangan bagi pengurus RT dalam menyusun laporan keuangan yang rapi dan dapat diakses oleh masyarakat. Program pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan untuk mendampingi pengurus RT di Graha Sejahtera Residence dalam menyusun laporan keuangan yang akurat, transparan, dan mudah dipahami oleh warga. Pendekatan yang digunakan dalam program ini meliputi asesmen kebutuhan, pelatihan dasar akuntansi, pendampingan teknis dalam pencatatan transaksi dan penyusunan laporan keuangan, serta monitoring dan evaluasi hasil pelaksanaan. Hasil dari program ini menunjukkan peningkatan pemahaman pengurus RT mengenai prinsip akuntansi sederhana, serta kemampuan mereka dalam menyusun laporan arus kas dan laporan perubahan ekuitas yang dipublikasikan secara rutin kepada warga. Dampak positif lainnya adalah meningkatnya kepercayaan warga terhadap pengelolaan keuangan RT, yang tercermin dari meningkatnya partisipasi dan kepuasan warga terhadap transparansi laporan keuangan. Program ini menunjukkan bahwa pendampingan penyusunan laporan keuangan dapat menjadi solusi efektif dalam meningkatkan akuntabilitas keuangan di tingkat RT. Keberhasilan program ini membuka peluang untuk replikasi di lingkungan RT lainnya, guna membangun sistem keuangan komunitas yang lebih transparan dan kolaboratif.

The purpose of this study was to explain the effect of auditor professionalism, independence, and ethics on external audit quality. This research is included in causal research using a quantitative approach, the population of this study are auditors who work at KAP in the city of Surabaya. Sampling used a purposive sampling technique, and the number of samples used was 49 respondents. Data collection was carried out by distributing questionnaires, the questionnaire was the instrument used to obtain respondents' responses. Data were analyzed using Partial Least Square (PLS) with SmartPLS software version 4.0. The results of this research show that professionalism affects external audit quality, independence does not affect audit quality, and auditor ethics affects audit quality.

The purpose of this research is to examine the ownership structure and firm size to the related party transactions. Population of this research were all companies of consumer non-cyclicals which had listed at the Indonesian Stock Exchange during period 2018-2022. A total of 212 research samples was selected using cluster random sampling technique. The Research method use quantitative analysis approach. Analysis techniques to test the hypothesis was the model of the structural warp PLS 7.0 . The result of this research described that ownership structure has significant effect to the related party transactions and firm size have no effect to the related party transactions

Fraud and financial crimes involving banking employees have become serious and complex problems throughout the world, including Indonesia. This study aimed to analyze a fraud prevention through anti-fraud strategy and modified situational crime prevention theory. Data were obtained using a questionnaire distributed and interviewed to accounting officers, marketing departments, customer services, tellers, operational supervisors and risk management of banks in Indonesia. Respondent filled in 217 questionnaires completely. The data analysis technique used is a path analysis technique with the WarpPLS. The results show that anti-fraud strategies have a positive effect on fraud prevention. Banking in Indonesia has succeeded in implementing anti-fraud strategy through a whistleblowing policy, which focuses on efforts to protect whistleblowers and disclose potential fraud, compliance with the implementation of internal controls in activity units, and the proper functioning of risk management. The modified situational crime prevention theory also has a positive effect, and religiosity is a moderating variable. The results have also informed that banks have attempted to create conditions and awareness for perpetrators that the benefits of fraud are less and not commensurate with the high risks borne, and narrowing opportunities and providing strict sanctions to perpetrators can prevent fraud.

Softlifting in higher education occurs due to the academic community's requirements and the convenience of accessing and downloading software through internet platforms. This research aims to investigate the impact of ethics sensitivity, moral ethics, perceived risk, perceived benefits, and habit on the intention to engage in softlifting. The study employed quantitative research through distributing questionnaires to accounting students at private universities in Surabaya. Data analysis was conducted using Structural Equation Model Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS). The findings reveal that ethics sensitivity, moral ethics, perceived risk, and habit have a negative and significant influence on the intention to engage in softlifting. On the other hand, perceived benefits have a positive and significant effect on softlifting intention. Incorporating ethical and moral values as research variables is an essential ethical consideration for those involved in software piracy, which adds originality to this study. This research emphasizes the importance of effective socialization and education against using pirated software or engaging in softlifting within the university environment. Furthermore, it underscores the responsibility of university management to provide legal software to students, which serves as a practical contribution to the overall issue.