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Pearson Edexcel A Level Accounting
Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Subsidiary/Advanced Level in Accounting (YAC11 / XAC11). What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official specification, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.
- Syllabus
- YAC11
- Board
- Pearson Edexcel
- Qualification
- A Level
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Topics and resources
Each topic below is from the official Pearson Edexcel document for Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Subsidiary/Advanced Level in Accounting (YAC11 / XAC11), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for Pearson Edexcel A Level Accounting (YAC11) only.
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AS Level
Topics 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6. Usually studied in the first year, and assessed at AS.
- AS topic 1.1
Principles of accounting and double entry bookkeeping
Covers Role and purpose of accounting, Double entry system, Accounting concepts and conventions, Capital expenditure and revenue expenditure, Non-current asset depreciation
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- AS topic 1.2
Control procedures
Covers Trial balance, Control accounts, Correction of errors
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- AS topic 1.3
Financial statements of organisations
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- AS topic 1.4
Introduction to costing
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- AS topic 1.5
Analysis of accounting statements
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A Level
Topics 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9. Studied in addition to the AS content for the full A Level.
- A Level topic 2.1
Limited companies
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- A Level topic 2.2
Investment ratios
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- A Level topic 2.3
Statement of cash flows
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- A Level topic 2.4
Budgeting
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- A Level topic 2.5
Standard costing
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- A Level topic 2.6
Project appraisal
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- A Level topic 2.7
Break-even analysis
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- A Level topic 2.8
Marginal costing and absorption costing
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- A Level topic 2.9
Information and communication technology (ICT) in accounting
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: Pearson Edexcel — official International Advanced Subsidiary/Advanced Level in Accounting specification PDF (Issue 2, September 2018) — 2015-onwards series. Verified 2026-09-17. 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
- Pearson Edexcel A Level Accounting
- Spec code
- YAC11
- Does Marlbridge teach it?
- Yes — request a free trial class
- Who teaches it?
- Javaid Iqbal Sabri · Zain Ud Din Ahmed
- Are resources available?
- Yes — 46 published
- Is enrolment open?
- Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
- Official specification
- Pearson Edexcel specification
- Topic checklist
- Printable YAC11 checklist
- Where was this verified?
- 2026-08-19, official Pearson Edexcel specification
Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official Pearson Edexcel specification on 2026-08-19.
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The qualification
Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Subsidiary/Advanced Level in Accounting (YAC11 / XAC11)
Marlbridge's summary of the course
Students develop an understanding of the importance of effective accounting information systems, the purposes, principles, concepts and techniques of accounting, and transferable skills of numeracy, communication, ICT, application, presentation, interpretation, analysis and evaluation in an accounting context.
The board's own description is on the official Pearson Edexcel syllabus page.
International Advanced Subsidiary code XAC11 (Unit 1 only); International Advanced Level code YAC11 (Unit 1 + Unit 2). Specification is Issue 2, reissued September 2018, first teaching September 2015, 100% externally assessed with January/June/October series.
Specifications change between examination series. Always confirm the current syllabus and assessment structure on the Pearson Edexcel syllabus page for your examination year.
Assessment structure
Modular qualification
| Component | Duration | Marks | Weighting | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WAC11/01: Unit 1: The Accounting System and Costing | 3h | 200 | 50% | Unit |
| WAC12/01: Unit 2: Corporate and Management Accounting | 3h | 200 | 50% | Unit |
Source: official Pearson Edexcel specification, verified 2026-08-28. Directly confirmed against the official PDF: the simplest modular structure among the Edexcel IAL sciences/humanities suite – just two units total instead of the usual six. Unit 1 (The Accounting System and Costing, IAS unit) and Unit 2 (Corporate and Management Accounting, IA2 unit), each 3h, 200 marks, 50% of the full IAL, both externally assessed. The International Advanced Subsidiary (XAC11) is claimed on Unit 1 alone; the full International Advanced Level (YAC11) requires both units. Each unit: Section A two compulsory 55-mark multi-part data-response questions; Section B three 30-mark optional multi-part questions chosen from four. First teaching September 2015, Specification Issue 2 (reissued September 2018).
Questions about this course
How is Pearson Edexcel Accounting (YAC11) assessed?
Pearson Edexcel Accounting (YAC11) is assessed through: WAC11/01 (Unit 1: The Accounting System and Costing) — 3h, 200 marks, 50% of the qualification; WAC12/01 (Unit 2: Corporate and Management Accounting) — 3h, 200 marks, 50% of the qualification. It is a modular qualification. Source: official Pearson Edexcel specification, verified 2026-08-28.
What topics does Pearson Edexcel A Level Accounting (YAC11) cover?
15 topics in the current syllabus: Principles of accounting and double entry bookkeeping; Control procedures; Financial statements of organisations; Introduction to costing; Analysis of accounting statements; Social and ethical accounting; Limited companies; Investment ratios; Statement of cash flows; Budgeting; Standard costing; Project appraisal; Break-even analysis; Marginal costing and absorption costing; Information and communication technology (ICT) in accounting. The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.
Can I get a tutor for Pearson Edexcel A Level Accounting (YAC11)?
Yes. Marlbridge teaches Pearson Edexcel A Level Accounting (YAC11) 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 Pearson Edexcel A Level Accounting (YAC11) revision notes and practice questions?
Yes. Marlbridge has published 46 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
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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