IGCSE Accounting

1- Why choose Cambridge IGCSE Accounting?

Cambridge IGCSE Accounting is accepted by universities and employers as proof of an understanding of the theory and concepts of accounting, and the ways in which accounting is used in a variety of modern economic and business contexts.

Candidates focus on the skills of recording, reporting, presenting and interpreting financial information; these form an ideal foundation for further study, and for a future career within the profession.

Candidates who are awarded grades C to A* in Cambridge IGCSE Accounting are well prepared to follow courses leading to Cambridge International AS and A Level Accounting, or the equivalent.

2- Summary of Aims:

The syllabus aims are to encourage candidates to develop:

• Knowledge and understanding of the principles and purposes of accounting for individuals, businesses, non-trading organisations and society as a whole
• An understanding of accounting principles, policies, techniques, procedures and terminology
• Improved skills of numeracy, literacy, communication, enquiry, presentation and interpretation
• Improved accuracy, orderliness and the ability to think logically
• An excellent foundation for advanced study

3- Assessment and Exam Format:

All candidates must enter for two papers:

• Paper 1 - which consists of multiple choice questions and other questions based on topics from the whole syllabus. This Paper weighs 50%of the total mark
• Paper 2 – Structured questions based on topics from the whole syllabus. This Paper weighs 50% of the total mark.