Course Information

This IGCSE Accounting CAIE Course will introduce learners to the theory and concepts of accounting including the ways in which accounting is used in a variety of modern economic business contexts.

Learners will concentrate on the skills of recording, reporting, presenting and interpreting financial information; these will form an ideal foundation for further study, and for future career within the profession. The syllabus is structured so that learners attain both practical skills and theoretical knowledge. This specification is graded from 9 to 1.

Modules IGCSE

Paper 1 - Multiple Choice ▾

Multiple-choice questions based on the following content:-

• The fundamentals of accounting

• Sources and recording of data

• Verification of accounting records

• Accounting procedures

• Preparation of financial statements

• Analysis and interpretation

• Accounting principles and policies

Paper 2 - Structured Written Paper ▾

Structured Written Paper based on the following content:-

• The fundamentals of accounting

• Sources and recording of data

• Verification of accounting records

• Accounting procedures

• Preparation of financial statements

• Analysis and interpretation

• Accounting principles and policies

Assessment

The course contains a number of assignments which your tutor will mark and give you valuable feedback on. You will also have access to a range of online resources.

Students will be required to arrange and pay for their examinations at an approved centre when an examination forms part of the course. We can provide an extensive list of these centres for you.

IGCSE Exams
There are two exams for the full IGCSE qualification. The length of each exam is as follows:

Paper 1 - 1 hour 30 min
Paper 2 - 1 hour 45 min

This IGCSE Accounting course will help students develop an understanding of measuring, processing and communication of financial and non financial information.

Cambridge International GCSE Accounting comprises of two assessed papers, which would be sat in June & November:

IGCSE Accounting Paper 1 Code: 0452/11 (50% of total marks)

IGCSE Accounting Paper 2 Code: 0452/21 (50% of total marks)