Accounting Information Management and Performance of Small Business Enterprises in Mbale Municipality

Abstract

The study sought to establish the relationship between accounting information management and performance of Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) in Mbale municipality. A cross sectional and co-relational design was used with sample of 134 SBEs. The respondents were owners and managers from the SBEs operating in Mbale Municipality. Data was collected using questionnaires. Analysis was done using frequency, analysis of variance and Pearson’s correlation and conclusions were thereafter drawn. It was revealed that book keeping has a significant relationship with performance of SBEs. Accounting information use was found to significant relationship with SBEs performance. Accounting information storage also has a significant relationship. The Study therefore concludes that book keeping, information use and information storage as dimensions of accounting information management have a significant relationship on profitability as a measure of performance in SBEs. Researchers recommend that SBEs should use computerized accounting system which will enhance proper book keeping and storage of data. This will enhance efficient storage and eventual use of accounting information to foster the performance of SBEs. It is also strongly recommended that SBEs should make use of the available accounting information in decision making to enhance operation of their enterprises since it has a greater effect on their performance.