The Development of a Mobile Accounting Application for the Bang Len Community Enterprise in Nakhon Pathom Province, Thailand

Abstract

This research analyzed accounting problems and financial structures of the non- formal style of operation of the Bang Len District Community Enterprise. The researchers aimed to develop a mobile application which would provide a more efficient accounting system. The new system was assessed by a sample group from ten districts and by a group of three experts. The two groups were asked to comment on any problems, threats, opportunities, or ease in the use of a mobile accounting application. The assessments showed that 1) The sample group reported that the mobile application was easy to use and produced proper colors and pictures, followed excellent account grouping, and proved to be an effective application, with clear instructions. Their overall assessments were positive: Good Suitability, Clear Information, and Excellent Mobile Application Satisfaction. 2) The comments from the accounting and computing specialists agreed that the mobile application was easy to use and produced proper color and pictures, excellent account grouping, an effective application, and used understandable language. They gave a positive assessment including Good Suitability, Clear and useful Language, and Excellent Mobile Application Satisfaction. In summary, the level of satisfaction for the new mobile application was rated very good by the sample group of members of the community enterprise, as well as the specialist group.