The effect of digital zakat and accounting on corporate sustainability through financial transparency

Abdul Razzak Alshehadeh (), Murad Ali Ahmad Al-Zaqeba (), Ghaleb Awad Elrefae (), Haneen Aqel Al-Khawaja () and Nader Mohammad Aljawarneh ()

Asian Economic and Financial Review, 2024, vol. 14, issue 3, 228-249

Abstract: This paper aims to investigate the effect of digital zakat and accounting on corporate sustainability, in addition to examining the moderating effect of financial transparency. A quantitative survey was employed to collect data from 298 Malaysian specialists using questionnaires on a 289-5th point Likert scale. The study utilized Smart-PLS 4.0 and SEM-PLS for the analysis of the data. The analysis revealed that digital accounting adoption was found to significantly and positively influence corporate sustainability. Integration of digital Zakat was also shown to have a substantial positive impact on corporate sustainability, aligning philanthropy with sustainability goals and enhancing overall corporate sustainability outcomes. Moreover, financial transparency was confirmed to play a crucial moderating role in strengthening the relationships between digital practices and corporate sustainability. Financial transparency positively influences corporate sustainability efforts by providing stakeholders with clear insights into a company's financial commitment to sustainability initiatives. This paper offers practical insights into the interconnected dynamics of digital accounting adoption, financial transparency, corporate sustainability, and digital Zakat integration. The findings of this study offer valuable practical implications for both scholars and practitioners in the fields of digital accounting and corporate sustainability, enhanced corporate sustainability through digital accounting adoption, and integrating digital zakat for sustainable philanthropy. By heeding these implications, both scholars and practitioners can work towards more responsible and sustainable business practices, fostering a positive impact on society and the environment while also building trust and confidence among stakeholders.

Keywords: Corporate sustainability; Cultural economics; Digital accounting; Digital Zakat; Financial transparency; Fintech; Religion; Smart-PLS 4.0. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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