The Importance of Applying Lean Accounting Practices in Reducing Industrial Costs: An Exploratory Study of a Sample of Employees in Industrial Companies in Benghazi, Libya

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  • FATHI MOSSA SALEM Department of Accounting, College of Economics, University of Benghazi, Benghazi, Libya

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https://doi.org/10.37375/esj.v9i2.4380

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the importance of implementing Lean Accounting practices in reducing industrial costs in industrial companies in the city of Benghazi, Libya, in addition to determining the level of implementation of these practices and identifying the major obstacles that limit their implementation. The study adopted the descriptive-analytical approach and the qualitative analytical approach, and used a questionnaire as the primary instrument for data collection. The study population consisted of general managers, financial managers, accountants, and internal auditors working in industrial companies operating in the city of Benghazi, while the research field comprised (18) industrial companies. A total of (160) questionnaires were distributed to the study population, of which (142) were returned, including (121) questionnaires that were valid for statistical analysis. The findings revealed that the level of implementation of Lean Accounting practices in industrial companies in Benghazi was moderate, with noticeable variation between conceptual aspects and operational applications. The results also indicated a statistically significant importance of implementing Lean Accounting practices in reducing industrial costs through contributing to waste reduction, improving the efficiency of resource utilization, and providing accounting information that supports managerial decision-making. Furthermore, the findings revealed the existence of obstacles that limit the actual implementation of Lean Accounting, the most prominent of which were the incompatibility of traditional accounting systems with the requirements of Lean Accounting, the shortage of specialized competencies, and weak technological infrastructure. In light of these findings, the study recommended enhancing the practical implementation of Lean Accounting practices, developing accounting and administrative systems, giving greater attention to the qualification of human resources, and improving information systems in a manner that contributes to enhancing operational efficiency and reducing industrial costs

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2026-10-01

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The Importance of Applying Lean Accounting Practices in Reducing Industrial Costs: An Exploratory Study of a Sample of Employees in Industrial Companies in Benghazi, Libya. (2026). Economic Studies Journal, 9(2), 38-15. https://doi.org/10.37375/esj.v9i2.4380