Daftar Isi:
  • The purpose of this study was to know and analyze the accounting capability in an effort to improve fnancial competence for the Micro, Small and Medium (MSM) entrepreneurs in Ponorogo. The method used was survey, through interview and observation. Accounting competence was viewed from the aspect of sales turnover, capital resources used, net income every month, fnancial statement preparation, fnancial statement preparation forms, constraints in the preparation of fnancial statements, and training that had been participated. The results showed the majority of MSM entrepreneurs in Ponorogo including micro-entrepreneurs and the capital resource had an income per month of < Rp 5.000.000,-. Most of them did not prepare for fnancial statements. The fnancial statement that was prepared was income statement. Most of them had also not been trained, and fnancial statement preparation constraints were experienced because they did not understand accounting. MSME fnancial competence in Ponorogo needed to be improved by accounting training, with the target of being able to prepare fnancial statements, bankable, increase income to develop the business. Further research was required in the formulation of modules and accounting training for target achievement.