IGCSE Accounting introduces students to the theory and principles of accounting and their practical application in various business contexts. Students learn to prepare, interpret, and analyze financial statements, understand financial information, and make informed business decisions. The syllabus covers topics such as double-entry bookkeeping, ledger accounts, trial balance, financial statements, partnerships, sole traders, limited companies, and interpretation of accounts.
Cambridge 0452
IGSCE Accounting
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2023-2025
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The fundamentals of accounting
Introduction to the basic principles, concepts, and objectives of accounting. Covers the role of accounting in business and the accounting equation.
Sources and recording of data
Exploration of primary documents such as invoices, receipts, and bank statements. Focuses on recording transactions using double-entry bookkeeping and ledger accounts.
Verification of accounting records
Methods to ensure accuracy and completeness of accounting records. Includes reconciliations, trial balance preparation, and detecting errors.
Accounting procedures
Processes involved in summarizing and organizing financial data. Covers journals, ledgers, trial balance, and adjustments.
Preparation of financial statements
Preparation and presentation of financial statements, including income statements (profit and loss accounts) and balance sheets (statements of financial position).
Analysis and interpretation
Techniques to analyze financial statements, interpret financial performance, and make informed business decisions.
Accounting principles and policies
Understanding accounting principles (e.g., accruals, prudence) and policies (e.g., depreciation methods, inventory valuation) that guide financial reporting and decision-making.