The Impact of Accounting Information on the Managerial Decision Making Process: Case of Omani Integrated Logistics Services (SAOG)

Abstract

This research aims to provide understanding on how the accounting information contributes and affects the decision making process of the company. This research has focused on providing solutions for the common mistakes which the management fall into while using the accounting information to take any managerial decisions. Conducting and preparing this research project helped in providing information about how can the management avoid mistakes while using the accounting information in the process of taking the managerial decisions. This research has identified and explored the common challenges, problems and issues faced by the management while using the accounting information to take the managerial decisions; and has collected data using both the primary and secondary sources. Survey questionnaires were distributed to selected senior employees and managers of the company who understood very well the accounting information processes. The main finding of the study includes the use of smart and modern ways to record the accounting information and accounting data which helped the employees in doing their accounting decision making tasks.