IGCSE Accounting
Scheme of assessment
All candidate should be entered for Paper 1 and Paper 2, which are compulsory papers. These papers will contain questions based on the core syllabus, and will be graded C to G. Those candidates who are likely to obtain Grade C or a higher grade should also be entered for Paper 3. This paper contains questions based mainly on the supplement. It is an optional paper
Duration |
Description |
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Paper 1 | 1 Hour |
Multiple Choice Paper. 40 compulsory items of the 4- choice type, designed to discriminate between grades C to G and based on the Core Curriculum |
Paper 2 | 1 ½ Hours |
Structured question paper designed to discriminate between grades C to G. All questions compulsory based on the Core Curriculum. Candidates answer on the question paper. |
Paper 3 | 1 ¾ Hours |
Structured question paper designed to discriminate between Grades A to C. All questions compulsory and based mainly on the Supplement. Candidates answer on the question paper. |
Weighting of Papers |
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Weighting For core curriculum candidates for calculating Grades C to G and for Extended Curriculum candidates for calculating Grades D to G |
Weighting For Extended Curriculum candidates for calculating Grades A to C |
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Paper 1 | 40 % |
0 % but compulsory |
Paper 2 | 60 % |
40 % |
Paper 3 | Not taken by Core Curriculum candidates | 60 % |
Curriculum Content | ||
The Purpose and Functions of Accounting | Accounting Concepts & Conventions | |
Sources and Recording of data | Verification of Accounting Records | |
Adjustments required for Final Accounts | Preparation and Principles of Final Accounts | |
Analysis and Interpretation | Go to the lesson plan |