Alice Aliamo2024-12-132024-12-132024-09-18https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12311/2521The study sought to examine the effect that Record keeping could have on financial performance of SMEs in Kyaliwajjala market, Kiira Division. The researcher adopted a case study research design utilizing the quantitative approach. A Case study research design was selected because it enables the in-depth examination of the study problem with a view of providing rich data and a more comprehensive understanding of issues and problems applicable to real-life situations as recommended by Soy, (1997). The study used quantitative method (through self-administered questionnaires) in data collection for purposes of triangulation to get accurate and reliable data for the study. From a sample size of 50 respondents, the researcher chose to use simple random sampling, focusing on grocery stores, from where a total of fifty respondents were chosen to represent the sample population. Completed questionnaires were edited, coded, and entered into and categorized into themes and analyzed using SPSS 20 for Windows. Regression analysis was used to test the effect of each construct of Record-keeping on financial performance. In testing the significance of the model, adjusted R2 was used to measure the extent to which the variation in financial performance explains each construct of Record-keeping. Financial statistics were computed at a 95% confidence level to test whether there is a significant relationship between Record keeping and financial performance. The findings from the study reveal that Manual bookkeeping is still prevalent among small businesses, especially in markets where digital access is limited. However, manual methods increase the likelihood of errors, such as miscalculations, lost receipts, or duplicate entries, which can distort financial reports. The study suggested that transitioning to digital bookkeeping systems is the most effective way The study therefore concludes that Record-keeping has effect on financial performance of SMEs and recommends proper record filling, retention and retrieval in order to improve financial performance of SMEs.enThesis