Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, Voorhees College, Vellore, Tamilnadu, India
Online published on 23 December, 2013.
Agriculture sector in today's scenario is facing huge changes due to the influence of the technology. This sector, in India has potential to lead and contribute towards the growth of economy with the technological influence. Government is coming up with different approach based on the technology, but still, the accounting knowledge among farmers is lacking. This study attempts to know the awareness level among the farmers on accounting. The study was conducted with 150 farmers who own land and cultivate for their family living. In and around Tiruapttur town was selected and simple statistical tools were used to present the findings. The study highlighted the existing awareness level of the farmers on the accounting and also paves way to encourage training for them regarding the knowledge of accounting.
Farmers, accounting, awareness, registers, statements, tools, techniques