Formalización contable en microempresas del barrio San José de ciudad del este, Paraguay Accounting formalization in microenterprises of the San José neighborhood, Ciudad del Este, Paraguay
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Introducción: La formalización contable constituye un aspecto de relevancia para las microempresas que operan en economías en desarrollo, dado que favorece la transparencia financiera, el acceso a créditos institucionales y el cumplimiento de las obligaciones tributarias establecidas por la normativa vigente. Objetivo: El estudio tuvo como finalidad brindar servicios de formalización contable a nueve microempresas del barrio San José de Ciudad del Este, Paraguay. Metodología: Se realizó una investigación descriptiva, con enfoque mixto, mediante entrevistas, talleres y acompañamiento personalizado a nueve microempresas ubicadas en el barrio San José. De un total de treinta microempresas encuestadas, se seleccionaron nueve. Tres carecían de RUC, ocho no registraban ingresos ni gastos, seis no llevaban inventario. Resultados: Se logró la clasificación de ingresos y gastos en las nueve microempresas. La intervención estableció bases para la formalización contable, aunque no se alcanzó una formalización completa, lo que destaca la necesidad de un acompañamiento continuo y sostenido en el tiempo. Conclusiones: se comprende la necesidad de fortalecer los programas de extensión universitaria orientados a la formalización de microempresas, incorporando componentes de seguimiento a largo plazo, capacitación en alfabetización digital y mecanismos de vinculación con profesionales contables locales que puedan brindar asistencia continua a las microempresas beneficiarias.
Introduction: Accounting formalization is a critical element for micro-enterprises operating in developing economies, as it fosters financial transparency, facilitates access to institutional credit, and ensures compliance with tax obligations under current regulations. Objective: This study aimed to provide accounting formalization services to nine micro-enterprises in the San José neighborhood of Ciudad del Este, Paraguay. Methods: A descriptive study with a mixed-methods approach was conducted, employing interviews, workshops, and personalized guidance for nine micro-enterprises located in the San José neighborhood. From an initial sample of thirty surveyed micro-enterprises, nine were selected: three lacked a tax identification number (RUC), eight did not record income or expenses, and six did not maintain an inventory. Results: Income and expense classification was successfully implemented across all nine micro-enterprises. The intervention established a foundation for accounting formalization, although complete formalization was not achieved, highlighting the need for continuous and sustained long-term support. Conclusions: These findings demonstrate the necessity of strengthening university outreach programs focused on micro-enterprise formalization by integrating long-term monitoring components, digital literacy training, and linkage mechanisms with local accounting professionals to provide ongoing assistance to beneficiary micro-enterprises.
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