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Cambridge IGCSE Accounting
Cambridge IGCSE Accounting (0452). What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official syllabus, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.
- Syllabus
- 0452
- Board
- Cambridge
- Qualification
- IGCSE
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Topics and resources
Each topic below is from the official Cambridge document for Cambridge IGCSE Accounting (0452), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for Cambridge IGCSE Accounting (0452) only.
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- Topic 1
The fundamentals of accounting
Covers The purpose of accounting, The accounting equation
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Practice questions
- Topic 2
Sources and recording of data
Covers The double entry system of book-keeping, Business documents, Books of prime entry
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- Topic 3
Verification of accounting records
Covers The trial balance, Corrections of errors, Bank reconciliation, Control accounts
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- Topic 4
Accounting procedures
Covers Capital and revenue expenditure and receipts, Accounting for depreciation and disposal of non-current assets, Other payables and other receivables, Irrecoverable debts and allowance for irrecoverable debts, Valuation of inventory
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- Topic 5
Preparation of financial statements
Covers Sole traders, Partnerships, Limited companies, Manufacturing accounts, Clubs and societies, Incomplete records
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- Topic 6
Analysis and interpretation
Covers Calculation and understanding of accounting ratios, Interpretation of accounting ratios, Inter-business comparison, Interested parties, Limitations of accounting statements
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- Topic 7
Accounting concepts and modern practice
Covers Accounting concepts, Ethical considerations, Technology and sustainability
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Practice questions
Source: Cambridge Assessment International Education — official syllabus PDF — 2027-2029 series. Verified 2026-09-16. 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 IGCSE Accounting
- Spec code
- 0452
- Does Marlbridge teach it?
- Yes — request a free trial class
- Who teaches it?
- Javaid Iqbal Sabri · Zain Ud Din Ahmed
- Are resources available?
- Yes — 21 published
- Is enrolment open?
- Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
- Official syllabus
- Cambridge syllabus
- Topic checklist
- Printable 0452 checklist
- Where was this verified?
- 2026-09-16, official Cambridge specification
Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official Cambridge specification on 2026-09-16.
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The qualification
Cambridge IGCSE Accounting (0452)
Marlbridge's summary of the course
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. Learners focus on the skills of recording, reporting, presenting and interpreting financial information.
The board's own description is on the official Cambridge syllabus page.
Syllabus for exams in 2027, 2028 and 2029 (Version 1), used from the March 2027 series in India and June 2027 elsewhere. Not tiered. Paper 1 Multiple Choice (1h30, 40 marks, 30%) and Paper 2 Structured Written Paper (1h45, 100 marks, 70%). The 2026 syllabus (Version 2) is still examined in November 2026, its final series; Marlbridge resources follow 2027-2029 and state the 2026 differences in an edition note.
Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the Cambridge syllabus page for your examination year.
Assessment structure
Linear qualification
| Component | Duration | Marks | Weighting | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Multiple Choice | 1h 30m | 40 | 30% | Multiple choice |
| Paper 2: Structured Written Paper | 1h 45m | 100 | 70% | Written exam |
Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-09-16. Directly confirmed against the 2027-2029 syllabus PDF (Version 1; Assessment overview, p.9, and Details of the assessment, p.22): Paper 1 Multiple Choice (1h30, 40 marks, 30%, all 40 questions answered) and Paper 2 Structured Written Paper (1h45, 100 marks, 70%, five compulsory 20-mark questions), both externally assessed, calculators permitted in both. Not tiered. Exam series 2027, 2028 and 2029 (June and November, and March in India). The 2026 edition (Paper 1: 1h15, 35 marks) is still examined in November 2026, its final series.
Questions about this course
How is Cambridge Accounting (0452) assessed?
Cambridge Accounting (0452) is assessed through: Paper 1 (Multiple Choice) — 1h 30m, 40 marks, 30% of the qualification; Paper 2 (Structured Written Paper) — 1h 45m, 100 marks, 70% of the qualification. It is a linear qualification. Source: official Cambridge specification, verified 2026-09-16.
What topics does Cambridge IGCSE Accounting (0452) cover?
7 topics in the current syllabus: The fundamentals of accounting; Sources and recording of data; Verification of accounting records; Accounting procedures; Preparation of financial statements; Analysis and interpretation; Accounting concepts and modern practice. The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.
Can I get a tutor for Cambridge IGCSE Accounting (0452)?
Yes. Marlbridge teaches Cambridge IGCSE Accounting (0452) 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 IGCSE Accounting (0452) revision notes and practice questions?
Yes. Marlbridge has published 21 free resources for this course (study guides, practice questions, revision notes), free to read with no sign-up.
The subject
Accounting teaching and study resources, organised by level and topic.
Accounting at other qualifications
These are separate qualifications with different syllabuses and assessments — not different names for the same course. Check which one your school enters you for.
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