Cambridge IGCSE Accounting (0452)

Syllabus overview

The Cambridge IGCSE™ Accounting syllabus provides an ideal foundation for both further study and for a future career within accounting or related professions.

The syllabus:

• explores the purpose and role of accounting for businesses, individuals and non-trading organisations and the impact on society as a whole
• introduces learners to the techniques, procedures and key accounting terms and concepts of accounting
• develops learners’ numeracy and literacy skills as well as how to record, report, present and interpret financial information
• develops learners’ awareness of ethical considerations, technological factors and sustainability and how these impact accountants and business owners in the current world of accounting
• engages learners in the ways in which accounting is used in a variety of modern economic and business contexts.