IGCSE O Level Accounting (0452) Past Papers

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Assessment Overview

All candidates take two papers, and all students are eligible for grades A to G.

  • Paper 1 – Multiple Choice: 1 hour 15 minutes, 35 marks (30% weighting), covers the entire syllabus
  • Paper 2 – Structured Written Paper: 1 hour 45 minutes, 100 marks (70% weighting), structured and calculation-based questions

Both papers are externally assessed and test understanding across the full syllabus.

Short Summary of the Accounting 0452 Syllabus

The syllabus builds a strong foundation in accounting principles and practical application. Students learn the difference between bookkeeping and accounting, how profit and loss are measured, and how accounting information supports business decision-making.

  • Understanding the double-entry system
  • Recording data using double entry
  • Preparing and balancing ledger accounts
  • Transferring balances into financial statements
  • Interpreting ledger balances
  • Recognising the structure of sales, purchases, and nominal ledgers
  • Applying accounting concepts such as assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity
  • Using the accounting equation in simple business situations

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