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Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Accounting
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Accounting (4AC1). What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official specification, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.
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- 4AC1
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- IGCSE
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Topics and resources
Each topic below is from the official Pearson Edexcel document for Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Accounting (4AC1), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Accounting (4AC1) only.
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- Revise with revision notes
- Practise with practice questions
- Flashcards 142 cards, by topic and subtopic
- Printable topic checklist Tick off each topic as you revise
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- Topic 1
The accounting environment
Covers Types of business organisation, Accounting concepts, Use of technology in accounting, Professional ethics
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- Topic 2
Introduction to bookkeeping
Covers Business documentation, Books of original entry, Ledger accounting, Capital expenditure and revenue expenditure, Depreciation, Irrecoverable debts, Other receivables and other payables
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- Topic 3
Introduction to control processes
Covers Trial balance, Control accounts, Correction of errors, Bank reconciliation statements
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- Topic 4
The preparation of financial statements
Covers Financial statements of a sole trader, Financial statements of a partnership, Incomplete records, The calculation and interpretation of accounting ratios, Financial statements of a manufacturer
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- Topic 5
Accounting for end of period adjustments
Covers Application of accounting concepts, Depreciation, Irrecoverable debts, Other receivables and other payables
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Source: Pearson Edexcel — official International GCSE in Accounting (4AC1) specification PDF (Issue 1, October 2016) — Issue 1, October 2016. Verified 2026-10-25. 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 IGCSE Accounting
- Spec code
- 4AC1
- Does Marlbridge teach it?
- Not at the moment — free study resources only
- Are resources available?
- Yes — 45 published
- Is enrolment open?
- No — classes are not currently offered in this subject
- Official specification
- Pearson Edexcel specification
- Topic checklist
- Printable 4AC1 checklist
- Where was this verified?
- 2026-10-25, official Pearson Edexcel specification
Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official Pearson Edexcel specification on 2026-10-25.
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The qualification
Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in Accounting (4AC1)
Marlbridge's summary of the course
Students develop an understanding of accounting and bookkeeping principles, the preparation of financial statements for sole traders, partnerships and manufacturers, control processes, and the interpretation of accounting ratios.
The board's own description is on the official Pearson Edexcel syllabus page.
Specification Issue 1 (October 2016), first teaching September 2017, first examination June 2019; linear, January and June series. Paper 1 Introduction to Bookkeeping and Accounting (2 hours, 100 marks, 66.6%) and Paper 2 Financial Statements (1 hour 15 minutes, 50 marks, 33.3%). Pearson also runs a modular route (4XAC1, first teaching September 2023) on the same topics. Added as a free-resources course on 2026-10-25; no classes offered.
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
Linear qualification
| Component | Duration | Marks | Weighting | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4AC1/01: Paper 1: Introduction to Bookkeeping and Accounting | 2h | 100 | 66.6% | Written exam |
| 4AC1/02: Paper 2: Financial Statements | 1h 15m | 50 | 33.3% | Written exam |
Source: official Pearson Edexcel specification, verified 2026-10-25. Confirmed against the Pearson specification (Issue 1, October 2016; first examination June 2019): Paper 1 (2 hours, 100 marks, 66.6%) and Paper 2 (1 hour 15 minutes, 50 marks, 33.3%), both externally assessed, linear, January and June series. The modular route 4XAC1 is not recorded separately. Added 2026-10-25.
Questions about this course
How is Pearson Edexcel Accounting (4AC1) assessed?
Pearson Edexcel Accounting (4AC1) is assessed through: 4AC1/01 (Paper 1: Introduction to Bookkeeping and Accounting) — 2h, 100 marks, 66.6% of the qualification; 4AC1/02 (Paper 2: Financial Statements) — 1h 15m, 50 marks, 33.3% of the qualification. It is a linear qualification. Source: official Pearson Edexcel specification, verified 2026-10-25.
What topics does Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Accounting (4AC1) cover?
5 topics in the current syllabus: The accounting environment; Introduction to bookkeeping; Introduction to control processes; The preparation of financial statements; Accounting for end of period adjustments. The printable topic checklist lists every topic and subtopic on one page.
Can I get a tutor for Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Accounting (4AC1)?
Not at the moment. Marlbridge publishes free study resources for Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Accounting (4AC1) but is not offering classes in it.
Are there free Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Accounting (4AC1) revision notes and practice questions?
Yes. Marlbridge has published 45 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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