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OxfordAQA A Level Accounting

OxfordAQA International AS and A-level Accounting (9615). What it covers, how it is assessed, a link to the official specification, and the free study material Marlbridge publishes for it.

Syllabus
9615
Board
OxfordAQA
Qualification
A Level
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Topics and resources

61 free resources, 20 of 20 topics covered

Each topic below is from the official OxfordAQA document for OxfordAQA International AS and A-level Accounting (9615), with its study guides, revision notes and practice questions together. Everything here is for OxfordAQA A Level Accounting (9615) only.

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  • Practise with practice questions

AS Level

Topics 1–10. Usually studied in the first year, and assessed at AS.

  1. AS topic 1 3 resources

    An introduction to the role of the accountant in business

  2. AS topic 2 3 resources

    Types of business organisation

  3. AS topic 3 3 resources

    The double entry model

  4. AS topic 4 3 resources

    Verification of accounting records

  5. AS topic 5 3 resources

    Accounting concepts used in the preparation of accounting records

  6. AS topic 6 3 resources

    Preparation of financial statements of sole traders

  7. AS topic 7 3 resources

    Limited company accounts

  8. AS topic 8 3 resources

    Analysis and evaluation of financial information

  9. AS topic 9 3 resources

    Budgeting

  10. AS topic 10 3 resources

    Marginal costing

A Level

Topics 11–20. Studied in addition to the AS content for the full A Level.

  1. A Level topic 11 3 resources

    Standard costing and variance analysis

  2. A Level topic 12 3 resources

    Absorption and activity based costing

  3. A Level topic 13 3 resources

    Capital investment appraisal

  4. A Level topic 14 3 resources

    Accounting for organisations with incomplete records

  5. A Level topic 15 3 resources

    Partnership accounts

  6. A Level topic 16 3 resources

    Accounting for limited companies

  7. A Level topic 17 3 resources

    Manufacturing accounts

  8. A Level topic 18 3 resources

    Clubs and non-profit making organisations

  9. A Level topic 19 3 resources

    Interpretation, analysis and communication of accounting information

  10. A Level topic 20 3 resources

    The impact of ethical considerations

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.

Source: OxfordAQA International Qualifications — official qualification page — 2024-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
OxfordAQA A Level Accounting
Spec code
9615
Does Marlbridge teach it?
Yes — request a free trial class
Are resources available?
Yes — 61 published
Is enrolment open?
Enquire to join — no online enrolment yet
Official specification
OxfordAQA specification
Where was this verified?
2026-08-18, official OxfordAQA specification

Compiled and maintained by the Marlbridge Academic Team, checked against the official OxfordAQA specification on 2026-08-18.

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The qualification

OxfordAQA International AS and A-level Accounting (9615)

Marlbridge's summary of the course

Our International AS/A-level Accounting course emphasises applying skills to practical contexts, so your students are ready to take on the challenges accountants face in the workplace.

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

Builds from the role of the accountant and the double-entry model through verification, financial statements for different business types, budgeting and costing methods, to capital investment appraisal and ethics. AS content is half of the A-level content, contributing 40% of the final A-level marks (A2 content the remaining 60%); students may sit AS in year one and A2 in year two, or take all units together at the end. A recently launched specification: first teaching September 2024, first AS exams May/June 2025, first A-level exams May/June 2026.

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

Assessment structure

Modular qualification

Assessment components for OxfordAQA Accounting 9615
Component Duration Marks Weighting Type
AS Paper 1: AS Paper 1 – Introduction to Financial Accounting 2h 80 20% Written exam
AS Paper 2: AS Paper 2 – Financial & Management Accounting 2h 80 20% Written exam
A-level Paper 1: A-level Paper 1 – Financial Accounting 2h 15m 90 30% Written exam
A-level Paper 2: A-level Paper 2 – Accounting for Analysis and Decision Making 2h 15m 90 30% Written exam

Source: official OxfordAQA specification, verified 2026-08-28. Directly confirmed against the official live "Assessment" section: a modular qualification of four papers over the AS/A-level teaching period; AS papers each 50% of AS-level/20% of A-level, A2 papers each 30% of A-level. A recently launched specification: first teaching September 2024, first AS exams May/June 2025, first A-level exams May/June 2026 – already examined at both levels as of this record's verification date.

Questions about this course

How is OxfordAQA Accounting (9615) assessed?

OxfordAQA Accounting (9615) is assessed through: AS Paper 1 (AS Paper 1 – Introduction to Financial Accounting) — 2h, 80 marks, 20% of the qualification; AS Paper 2 (AS Paper 2 – Financial & Management Accounting) — 2h, 80 marks, 20% of the qualification; A-level Paper 1 (A-level Paper 1 – Financial Accounting) — 2h 15m, 90 marks, 30% of the qualification; A-level Paper 2 (A-level Paper 2 – Accounting for Analysis and Decision Making) — 2h 15m, 90 marks, 30% of the qualification. It is a modular qualification. Source: official OxfordAQA specification, verified 2026-08-28.

What topics does OxfordAQA A Level Accounting (9615) cover?

20 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; Manufacturing accounts; Clubs and non-profit making organisations; 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 OxfordAQA A Level Accounting (9615)?

Yes. Marlbridge teaches OxfordAQA A Level Accounting (9615) 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 OxfordAQA A Level Accounting (9615) revision notes and practice questions?

Yes. Marlbridge has published 61 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.

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