Where Tutix is today
A ready-made IGCSE Accounting program is planned and not available yet. You can start a IGCSE Accounting class now: the tutor teaches live from your syllabus or notes. Ready-made programs exist for other courses.
The qualification
Cambridge IGCSE Accounting is syllabus 0452. The 2027-2029 syllabus covers the 2027, 2028 and 2029 exams. Its Paper 1 has more marks and is longer than before, as Cambridge's programme page says. There are no Core and Extended tiers, so every candidate is entered for grades A* to G. Exams are in the June and November series, and in March for centres in India.
The papers
| Paper | Title | Time | Marks | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Multiple choice (40 questions) | 1 h 30 | 40 | 30% |
| 2 | Structured written paper | 1 h 45 | 100 | 70% |
Paper 2 has five compulsory questions of 20 marks each, covering the whole syllabus.
What the marks test
Cambridge weights the marks of IGCSE Accounting between three assessment objectives: knowledge and understanding (66%), analysis (24%) and evaluation (10%). Cambridge calls these weightings approximate.
| Assessment objective | IGCSE |
|---|---|
| AO1 Knowledge and understanding | 66% |
| AO2 Analysis | 24% |
| AO3 Evaluation | 10% |
| Assessment objective | Paper 1 | Paper 2 |
|---|---|---|
| AO1 Knowledge and understanding | 80% | 60% |
| AO2 Analysis | 20% | 25% |
| AO3 Evaluation | 0% | 15% |
What the syllabus covers
Cambridge's IGCSE Accounting syllabus is divided into seven topics, each with the numbered sub-topics below.
- The fundamentals of accounting: The purpose of accounting, The accounting equation
- Sources and recording of data: The double entry system of book-keeping, Business documents, Books of prime entry
- Verification of accounting records: The trial balance, Correction of errors, Bank reconciliation, Control accounts
- Accounting procedures: Capital and revenue expenditure and receipts, Accounting for depreciation and disposal of non-current assets, Other payables and other receivables, Irrecoverable debts and allowance for irrecoverable debts, Valuation of inventory
- Preparation of financial statements: Sole traders, Partnerships, Limited companies, Manufacturing accounts, Clubs and societies, Incomplete records
- Analysis and interpretation: Calculation and understanding of accounting ratios, Interpretation of accounting ratios, Inter-business comparison, Interested parties, Limitations of accounting statements
- Accounting concepts and modern practice: Accounting concepts, Ethical considerations, Technology and sustainability
How to prepare with Tutix today
Type IGCSE Accounting in the class wizard, attach your own notes or syllabus if you have them, choose a tutor and join: the tutor teaches on a shared whiteboard and reads what you write while you are still in class.
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Example
IGCSE Accounting · Financial statements · Gross profit
Sales were $50,000 and the cost of sales was $32,000. Calculate the gross profit.
Gross profit is what is left of sales after the cost of the goods sold. Is it the sum of the two, or the difference?
A sample written to show how a class sounds. The scores show how the exam would credit each answer. Not a real learner.
What a ready-made program adds, and what it costs
Ready-made programs, such as IGCSE Physics, come with lessons and questions reviewed in advance, at five levels. The Free plan includes 45 live class minutes a month with no card; see the plans.
The twelve ready-made programs are drawn to scale, with a real lesson to read, on the Programs page.
Questions people ask
Does Tutix have an IGCSE Accounting program?
Not ready-made yet; it is planned. Today you can start an IGCSE Accounting class: type the subject, attach your own notes, and the tutor builds the classes around them.
What topics are in IGCSE Accounting?
The fundamentals of accounting: The purpose of accounting, The accounting equation; Sources and recording of data: The double entry system of book-keeping, Business documents, Books of prime entry; Verification of accounting records: The trial balance, Correction of errors, Bank reconciliation, Control accounts; Accounting procedures: Capital and revenue expenditure and receipts, Accounting for depreciation and disposal of non-current assets, Other payables and other receivables, Irrecoverable debts and allowance for irrecoverable debts, Valuation of inventory; Preparation of financial statements: Sole traders, Partnerships, Limited companies, Manufacturing accounts, Clubs and societies, Incomplete records; Analysis and interpretation: Calculation and understanding of accounting ratios, Interpretation of accounting ratios, Inter-business comparison, Interested parties, Limitations of accounting statements; Accounting concepts and modern practice: Accounting concepts, Ethical considerations, Technology and sustainability.
What papers are in IGCSE Accounting?
Paper 1, Multiple choice, 1 h 30, 40 marks; Paper 2, Structured written paper, 1 h 45, 100 marks.
Are there Core and Extended tiers in IGCSE Accounting?
No. There are no tiers, so every candidate is eligible for grades A* to G.
Which IGCSE Accounting syllabus should I follow?
The 2027-2029 syllabus covers the 2027, 2028 and 2029 exams. Its Paper 1 has more marks and is longer than before, as Cambridge's programme page says. Check the syllabus your school or exam centre is entering you for.
Sources
- Syllabus 0452, IGCSE Accounting, 2027-2029, Cambridge University Press & Assessment (version 1)
- Cambridge IGCSE Accounting (0452), Cambridge University Press & Assessment (accessed October 21, 2026)
- Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge University Press & Assessment (accessed October 21, 2026)
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