This study explores the integration of accounting tools with innovative business models to improve financial transparency and foster consumer trust among rural smallholder farmers in China. The report highlights common challenges faced by smallholder farmers, such as irregular financial records and inadequate costing, which hinder their access to finance and limit their competitiveness in the marketplace. Drawing on international case studies such as India's kata Book and Kenya's M-Pesa, the study highlights the significant benefits of accounting tools in improving financial flows and increasing economic efficiency. This study uses literature research methods and case study methods to explore the impact of accounting tools on the standardization of financial records and the improvement of production efficiency. The findings suggest that greater financial transparency can not only increase farmers' market participation but also increase consumers' trust in their products. Based on these findings, the study makes policy recommendations, including expanding education and training, developing offline accounting tools suitable for rural settings, and encouraging their adoption through tax incentives. The results emphasize the important role of accounting tools in promoting the sustainable development of the rural economy and provide practical insights for realizing the goal of rural revitalization
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