The Accounting Services of the Department of Science and Technology Region 2 as to the Implementation of Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP)

Abstract

Accounting and governance are important at the organizational
level and image, because accounting governance strengthens
the organization. It establishes the organization’s reputation in
the public disclosure data reliability and creates a competitive
advantage in the business. This study seeks to assess the extent
of implementation, degree of relevance, degree of reliability and
timeliness of the accounting services in the implementation of Small
Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP). This study used
the descriptive and quantitative analyses with the use of questionnaire
and interview to get information on the assessment of the participants
on the accounting services of DOST Region 02. It involved a total of
one hundred eighty three (183) participants. The study revealed that
the Accounting Services of the Department of Science and Technology
Region 02 provided in their SETUP Program generally possess the
hallmarks of quality from the assessment of both its internal and
external users and clients. This is particularly true with respect to
the extent of its implementation, degree of relevance, reliability and
timeliness. The assessment of the quality of the Accounting Services is
consistently done across its various users and clients with high rating of
evaluation.