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This study examines the impact of firm size on the effect of capital structure choice on the firm value in one of the emerging markets, Indonesia. The study of capital structure choice and firm value in emerging markets is captivating due to the different characteristics of its companies as compared to the characteristics of companies in developed countries. To rigorously conduct the research, this study uses annual reports and market value of 1,638 listed non-financial companies as the result of a random sampling method with 7-year observation periods, 2012 until 2018. The finding supports the existing literature that optimal capital structure choice reflects an appropriate mix of debt and the company's equity that enhances the firm value. This means that capital structure is one of the significant aspects of the decision-making of investment by investors. Similar to that in developing countries, increasing long-term debt is a funding option when the internal funds are insufficient. Reducing retained earnings affected by lower profitability level increase corporate long-term debt. Furthermore, the size of a company Yossi Diantimala

Sustainable wellbeing is one of the goals of zakat distribution whereby  the poor (<em>mustahiq</em>) are not only able to survive by having the basic needs fulfilled, but also are able to work and fulfill his needs and his family independently. The <em>mustahiq </em>independency is important to solve the problem of inequalities in society, marginalization, unemployemnt and poverty. This can only be achieved if zakat is able to used as a means for economic empowerment of the poor that would increase their capacity and enable them to become enterpreneur and hence able to fulfil their needs by themselves.  This article attempts to observe various zakat productive programs initiated by zakat institutions in Indonesia and also analyze their implications in empowering the poors and increase their level of wellbeing. The case study in this paper is Baitul Mal Aceh and Baznas Indonesia.

This study aims to examine the influence of human resources, information technology, and organizational culture on Indonesian local governments’ readiness in implementing accrual accounting system. The hypotheses were tested by using quantitative approach with the utilization of survey method. The unit of analysis consists of 52 working units of government institution in Aceh, Indonesia. Simple random sampling technique was employed and a total of 92 respondents participated in the survey. The result shows that human resources and information technology influence government readiness in implementing accrual accounting while organizational culture does not. The findings of this study imply that the government entities need to further strengthen its human resource and information technology to fully support the successful implementation of accrual based accounting system.

Purpose This paper aims to explore ethics in Islamic economics by establishing the micro-foundations of Islamic economics. This is done by conceptualizing the behavioural assumptions of the individual in an Islamic framework. It also argues that ethical positions that attached endogenously in individual behaviour would have implications in the macro-socio realm influencing society, institution and organization in an Islamic economic system. Design/methodology/approach The study is qualitative-based research. It explores the literature on ethics in Islamic economics to understand and analyse the concept of individual behaviour in the Islamic perspective that will be the micro-foundations of Islamic economic analysis. Findings It is found that the ethical commitment of individuals (as envisaged in the micro-foundations of Islamic economics) would bring socio-macro implications in the practical realm. The micro-foundations of Islamic economics would function as the basis of the economic explanation of the aggregate relationship of individual, state and society. It also serves as the basis in explaining socio-macro dynamics influencing individuals, society, as well as organizations and institutions. Research limitations/implications The paper limits its analysis of developing the concept of ethical endogeneity in Islamic man behaviour to be the micro-foundations of Islamic economics and its macro-implications. Originality/value This study attempts to show that ethics should not only be inseparable in an economic framework but also an endogenous dimension in individual behaviour. The micro-foundations of Islamic economics are developed based on Islamic values on the characteristics and behaviour of an individual that would not only describe the true nature of man but also support his well-being.