Cloud-Based Accounting and Digital Transformation in Indonesian MSMEs: Emerging Trends and Strategic Implications

R. Ricky Agusiady(1*), R. Rita Avianty(2),

(1) Universitas Sangga Buana
(2) Universitas Sangga Buana
(*) Corresponding Author

Abstract


This study conducts a systematic literature review (SLR) to examine emerging trends and strategic implications of cloud-based accounting (CBA) adoption among Indonesian micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Guided by the PRISMA protocol, the review analyzes 25 documents, including peer-reviewed journal articles and policy reports, using thematic coding grounded in the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Technology–Organization–Environment (TOE) framework. The findings reveal that CBA adoption is shaped by multi-level drivers: cognitive perceptions such as perceived usefulness and digital trust; organizational capacities including managerial support and system readiness; and external pressures such as regulatory mandates, infrastructure disparities, and state-led digitalization programs. Rather than a purely technical upgrade, CBA adoption reflects broader institutional and ecological transitions within Indonesia’s fragmented digital economy. The study highlights the need for context-sensitive, ecosystem-based policy approaches to accelerate inclusive digital transformation in the MSME sector. It offers evidence-based insights for policymakers and practitioners navigating the digital finance landscape.

Keywords


Cloud Accounting; Digital Transformation; Financial Technology; Indonesian MSMEs; Tax Compliance; Technology Adoption

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