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Cambridge A Level Accounting

Cambridge International AS & A Level Accounting (9706). What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official syllabus, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.

Syllabus
9706
Board
Cambridge
Qualification
A Level
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Topics and resources

8 free resources, 1 of 4 topics covered

Each topic below is from the official Cambridge document for Cambridge International AS & A Level Accounting (9706), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for Cambridge A Level Accounting (9706) only.

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  • Revise with revision notes
  • Practise with practice questions

AS Level

Topics 1–2. Usually studied in the first year, and assessed at AS.

  1. AS topic 1 7 resources

    Financial accounting

    Covers Types of business entity, The accounting system, Accounting for non-current assets, Reconciliation and verification, Preparation of financial statements, Analysis and communication of accounting information

    Study guides 3

    Revision notes 3

    Practice questions

  2. AS topic 2 No resources yet

    Cost and management accounting

    Covers Costs and cost behaviour, Traditional costing methods

    No Marlbridge resource for this topic yet. It is still part of the syllabus, so use the official document and past papers for it.

A Level

Topics 3–4. Studied in addition to the AS content for the full A Level.

  1. A Level topic 3 No resources yet

    Financial accounting

    Covers Preparation of financial statements, Regulatory and ethical considerations, Business acquisition and merger, Computerised accounting systems, Analysis and communication of accounting information

    No Marlbridge resource for this topic yet. It is still part of the syllabus, so use the official document and past papers for it.

  2. A Level topic 4 No resources yet

    Cost and management accounting

    Covers Activity based costing (ABC), Standard costing, Budgeting and budgetary control, Investment appraisal

    No Marlbridge resource for this topic yet. It is still part of the syllabus, so use the official document and past papers for it.

Covering more than one topic

Course guides, exam preparation and pages that span several topics.

Study guides

No study guide for this course yet.

Revision notes

No revision notes for this course yet.

Practice questions

Source: Cambridge Assessment International Education — official syllabus PDF — 2026-2028 series. Verified 2026-08-18. 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
Cambridge A Level Accounting
Spec code
9706
Does Marlbridge teach it?
Yes — request a free trial class
Who teaches it?
Javaid Iqbal Sabri · Zain Ud Din Ahmed
Are resources available?
Yes — 8 published
Is enrolment open?
Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
Official syllabus
Cambridge syllabus
Topic checklist
Printable 9706 checklist
Where was this verified?
2026-08-25, official Cambridge specification

Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official Cambridge specification on 2026-08-25.

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The qualification

Cambridge International AS & A Level Accounting (9706)

Marlbridge's summary of the course

The Cambridge International AS and A Level Accounting syllabus enables learners to apply their accounting knowledge and understanding in order to analyse and present information, give reasoned explanations, and make judgements and recommendations.

The board's own description is on the official Cambridge syllabus page.

Current syllabus is Version 2, published December 2025, confirmed directly from the official syllabus PDF as valid for exams in 2026, 2027 and 2028 (June, November and March-in-India series); only change from Version 1 (September 2023) was an updated weblink reference. Cambridge International AS Level candidates study topics 1.1-2.2; A Level candidates study all topics 1.1-4.4, with AS content assumed knowledge for A Level papers. Four components: Paper 1 Multiple Choice, Paper 2 Fundamentals of Accounting (AS Level), Paper 3 Financial Accounting, Paper 4 Cost and Management Accounting (A Level).

Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the Cambridge syllabus page for your examination year.

Assessment structure

Staged qualification

Assessment components for Cambridge Accounting 9706
Component Duration Marks Weighting Type
Paper 1: Multiple Choice 1h 30 14% Multiple choice
Paper 2: Fundamentals of Accounting 1h 45m 90 36% Written exam
Paper 3: Financial Accounting 1h 30m 75 30% Written exam
Paper 4: Cost and Management Accounting 1h 50 20% Written exam

Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-08-27. Directly confirmed against the official PDF's "Assessment overview" table (Syllabus overview, p.10): Paper 1 Multiple Choice (1h/30 marks, 28% of AS / 14% of A Level) and Paper 2 Fundamentals of Accounting (1h45/90 marks, 72% of AS / 36% of A Level) form the AS Level; Paper 3 Financial Accounting (1h30/75 marks, 30% of A Level only) and Paper 4 Cost and Management Accounting (1h/50 marks, 20% of A Level only) complete the full A Level. Weighting figures recorded here are the "% of A Level" figures (14+36+30+20=100); the AS-only route uses the separate 28%/72% figures instead, not modeled as a distinct record. All four papers externally assessed.

Questions about this course

How is Cambridge Accounting (9706) assessed?

Cambridge Accounting (9706) is assessed through: Paper 1 (Multiple Choice) — 1h, 30 marks, 14% of the qualification; Paper 2 (Fundamentals of Accounting) — 1h 45m, 90 marks, 36% of the qualification; Paper 3 (Financial Accounting) — 1h 30m, 75 marks, 30% of the qualification; Paper 4 (Cost and Management Accounting) — 1h, 50 marks, 20% of the qualification. It is a staged qualification. Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-08-27.

What topics does Cambridge A Level Accounting (9706) cover?

4 topics in the current syllabus: Financial accounting; Cost and management accounting; Financial accounting; Cost and management accounting. The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.

Can I get a tutor for Cambridge A Level Accounting (9706)?

Yes. Marlbridge teaches Cambridge A Level Accounting (9706) 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 Cambridge A Level Accounting (9706) revision notes and practice questions?

Yes. Marlbridge has published 8 free resources for this course (exam preparation guides, revision notes, study guides, practice questions), free to read with no sign-up.

The subject

Accounting teaching and study resources, organised by level and topic.

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