AQA · A Level
AQA A Level Accounting
AQA A-level Accounting (7127). What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official specification, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.
- Syllabus
- 7127
- Board
- AQA
- Qualification
- A Level
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- Topic 1
An introduction to the role of the accountant in business
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- Topic 2
Types of business organisation
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- Topic 3
The double entry model
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- Topic 4
Verification of accounting records
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- Topic 5
Accounting concepts used in the preparation of accounting records
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- Topic 6
Preparation of financial statements of sole traders
- Topic 7
Limited company accounts
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- Topic 8
Analysis and evaluation of financial information
- Topic 9
Budgeting
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- Topic 10
Marginal costing
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- Topic 11
Standard costing and variance analysis
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- Topic 12
Absorption and activity based costing
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- Topic 13
Capital investment appraisal
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- Topic 14
Accounting for organisations with incomplete records
- Topic 15
Partnership accounts
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- Topic 16
Accounting for limited companies
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- Topic 17
Interpretation, analysis and communication of accounting information
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- Topic 18
The impact of ethical considerations
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Course guides, exam preparation and pages that span several topics.
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Source: AQA — official subject content pages at aqa.org.uk/subjects/accounting/a-level/accounting-7127/specification/subject-content — 2017-onwards series. Verified 2026-08-19. Subtopics are shown where Marlbridge has entered them; a topic may have more in the official document. A topic listed here is part of the syllabus; it does not mean Marlbridge has published material for it. Always check the current syllabus for your examination year.
About this course
- Qualification
- AQA A Level Accounting
- Spec code
- 7127
- Does Marlbridge teach it?
- Yes — request a free trial class
- Who teaches it?
- Javaid Iqbal Sabri · Zain Ud Din Ahmed
- Are resources available?
- Yes — 53 published
- Is enrolment open?
- Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
- Official specification
- AQA specification
- Topic checklist
- Printable 7127 checklist
- Where was this verified?
- 2026-08-18, official AQA specification
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The qualification
AQA A-level Accounting (7127)
Marlbridge's summary of the course
AQA Accounting helps develop students' interest in the subject and their analytical and critical thinking skills.
The board's own description is on the official AQA syllabus page.
Confirmed live and current (not withdrawn): next exam listed as 17 May 2027, specification first teaching 2017, subject content spans 18 topics from the role of the accountant through ethical considerations.
Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the AQA syllabus page for your examination year.
Assessment structure
Linear qualification
| Component | Duration | Marks | Weighting | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7127/1: Paper 1 | 3h | 120 | 50% | Written exam |
| 7127/2: Paper 2 | 3h | 120 | 50% | Written exam |
Source: official AQA specification, verified 2026-08-28. Directly confirmed against the official AQA specification-at-a-glance page: linear, not tiered, two written papers, each 3h/120marks/50% of A-level, each split into three compulsory sections (Section A: 10 MCQs plus short-answer, 30 marks; Section B: two structured questions, 40 marks; Section C: two extended-answer questions, 50 marks). Paper 1 covers content sections 1-8 and 14-18; Paper 2 covers sections 1-3, 8-13 and 17-18. First teaching September 2017, first A-level assessment June 2019.
Questions about this course
How is AQA Accounting (7127) assessed?
AQA Accounting (7127) is assessed through: 7127/1 (Paper 1) — 3h, 120 marks, 50% of the qualification; 7127/2 (Paper 2) — 3h, 120 marks, 50% of the qualification. It is a linear qualification. Source: official AQA specification, verified 2026-08-28.
What topics does AQA A Level Accounting (7127) cover?
18 topics in the current syllabus: An introduction to the role of the accountant in business; Types of business organisation; The double entry model; Verification of accounting records; Accounting concepts used in the preparation of accounting records; Preparation of financial statements of sole traders; Limited company accounts; Analysis and evaluation of financial information; Budgeting; Marginal costing; Standard costing and variance analysis; Absorption and activity based costing; Capital investment appraisal; Accounting for organisations with incomplete records; Partnership accounts; Accounting for limited companies; Interpretation, analysis and communication of accounting information; The impact of ethical considerations. The printable topic checklist lists every topic on one page.
Can I get a tutor for AQA A Level Accounting (7127)?
Yes. Marlbridge teaches AQA A Level Accounting (7127) live online, one-to-one or in small groups, taught by a named subject teacher from its academy in Lahore, Pakistan. The first trial class is free.
Are there free AQA A Level Accounting (7127) revision notes and practice questions?
Yes. Marlbridge has published 53 free resources for this course (study guides, practice questions, revision notes, exam preparation guides), free to read with no sign-up.
The subject
Accounting teaching and study resources, organised by level and topic.
Accounting at other qualifications
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