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Cambridge IGCSE Accounting Syllabus code 0452 For examination in June and November 2013

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Cambridge IGCSE Accounting Syllabus code 0452
1. Introduction ..................................................................................... 2
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Why choose Cambridge? Why choose Cambridge IGCSE Accounting? Cambridge International Certificate of Education (ICE) How can I find out more?

2. Assessment at a glance .................................................................. 4 3. Aims and objectives ........................................................................ 6
3.1 Aims 3.2 Assessment objectives and their weighting in the exam papers

4. Curriculum content .......................................................................... 8 5. Appendix ....................................................................................... 17
5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Grade descriptions Resource list List of accounting ratios International standards – terminology

6. Additional information.................................................................... 24
6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 Guided learning hours Recommended prior learning Progression Component codes Grading and reporting Resources

Cambridge IGCSE Accounting 0452. Examination in June and November 2013. © UCLES 2010

1. Introduction

1.1 Why choose Cambridge?
University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) is the world’s largest provider of international qualifications. Around 1.5 million students from 150 countries enter Cambridge examinations every year. What makes educators around the world choose Cambridge?

Recognition
Cambridge IGCSE is internationally recognised by schools, universities and employers as equivalent to UK GCSE. Cambridge IGCSE is excellent preparation for A/AS Level, the Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE), US Advanced Placement Programme and the International

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