Full syllabus · 0452 · 2026
IGCSE Accounting
7 topics · 27 subtopics
- 1
The fundamentals of accounting
- 1.1The purpose of accounting
- 1.2The accounting equation
- 2
Sources and recording of data
- 2.1The double entry system of book-keeping
- 2.2Business documents
- 2.3Books of prime entry
- 3
Verification of accounting records
- 3.1The trial balance
- 3.2Correction of errors
- 3.3Bank reconciliation
- 3.4Control accounts
- 4
Accounting procedures
- 4.1Capital and revenue expenditure and receipts
- 4.2Accounting for depreciation and disposal of non-current assets
- 4.3Other payables and other receivables
- 4.4Irrecoverable debts and provision for doubtful debts
- 4.5Valuation of inventory
- 5
Preparation of financial statements
- 5.1Sole traders
- 5.2Partnerships
- 5.3Limited companies
- 5.4Clubs and societies
- 5.5Manufacturing accounts
- 5.6Incomplete records
- 6
Analysis and interpretation
- 6.1Calculation and understanding of accounting ratios
- 6.2Interpretation of accounting ratios
- 6.3Inter-firm comparison
- 6.4Interested parties
- 6.5Limitations of accounting statements
- 7
Accounting principles and policies
- 7.1Accounting principles
- 7.2Accounting policies