The Role Of Accounting Information Systems In Enhancing The Quality Of Financial Reports In Insurance Companies

Abstract

Using the five critical qualitative characteristics outlined by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB)—relevance, faithful representation, comparability, verifiability, and understandability—this study examines how Computerised Accounting Systems (CAS) impact the quality of financial reporting in insurance companies. The study delves into the ways in which CAS structural features—including relational databases, automated data processing, reporting capabilities, and enhancement technologies—influence the trustworthiness and use of financial data, drawing on general systems theory. Fifty accounting experts from different insurance firms were surveyed using a mixed-methods approach that included descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The results show that CAS is positively and statistically associated with most aspects of financial reporting quality, especially understandability and relevance. But CAS wasn't as good of a predictor of verifiability, so there's opportunity for development there. This research adds to what is already known about how accounting information systems help insurance companies improve the quality, consistency, and transparency of their reports. Better financial reporting in the digital era is possible with the help of the suggested system upgrades, training initiatives, and regulatory changes.