Cambridge IGCSE Accounting 0452 is an untiered course assessed by a multiple-choice paper and a structured written paper, covering double entry, financial statements and ratio analysis. Our Cambridge IGCSE Accounting course follows the 0452 syllabus: the fundamentals of accounting, sources and recording of data, verification of accounting records, accounting procedures, preparation of financial statements, analysis and interpretation, and accounting principles and policies. You practise double entry and full financial statements until the layouts are automatic. Lessons are live and one-to-one with a verified subject tutor, who sets past-paper questions, marks them against the mark scheme and plans revision for the May/June or October/November series. Suitable for international school students, home-schoolers and private candidates.
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In short: this course gives one-to-one online tutoring for Cambridge IGCSE Accounting (0452). A verified accounting tutor teaches double entry, books of prime entry, verification, financial statements and ratio analysis, using Cambridge past papers.
Cambridge IGCSE Accounting (0452) is an international GCSE-level qualification that teaches how financial transactions are recorded, checked and summarised in financial statements, and how to interpret them. It is untiered, graded A* to G and assessed by a multiple-choice paper and a structured written paper.
This course covers the full 0452 syllabus one to one with a verified accounting tutor.
Official specification: Cambridge IGCSE Accounting 0452 syllabus (2027–2029). Papers and content can change, so check the current specification on the board's website.
For wider support, see our accounting tutoring page, or the Cambridge IGCSE Business course, which shares many finance topics.
Cambridge IGCSE Accounting (0452, syllabus for 2027–2029) is assessed by two papers. Exams run in June and November; the March series is for centres in India only.
| Paper | Time | Marks | Weighting | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 Multiple Choice | 1 hour 30 minutes | 40 | 30% | Multiple-choice questions |
| Paper 2 Structured Written Paper | 1 hour 45 minutes | 100 | 70% | Five compulsory 20-mark questions |
The 0452 syllabus has seven topics.
| Topic |
|---|
| 1 The fundamentals of accounting |
| 2 Sources and recording of data |
| 3 Verification of accounting records |
| 4 Accounting procedures |
| 5 Preparation of financial statements |
| 6 Analysis and interpretation |
| 7 Accounting concepts and modern practice |
Double entry records every transaction twice: a debit in one account and a credit in another, so the accounting equation always balances. Tutors teach a simple rule set for which account to debit and credit, then build speed through many worked examples until it becomes automatic.
Most marks on Paper 2 come from preparing statements correctly. Tutors practise the layouts of the income statement and statement of financial position, including adjustments for accruals, prepayments, depreciation and irrecoverable debts, so you lose no marks for presentation.
Here is a typical double-entry question: a business buys goods for $500 on credit from Supplier A.
| Account | Debit | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Purchases | $500 | |
| Supplier A (trade payable) | $500 |
Every transaction has an equal debit and credit, so the trial balance agrees.
Students most often lose marks through the habits below. Each is easy to fix with practice and feedback.
| Mark-loser | What to do instead |
|---|---|
| Debit and credit reversed | Use the accounting equation to check each entry |
| Unbalanced trial balance | Check each entry has equal debit and credit |
| Wrong statement format | Learn the layouts of income statements and statements of financial position |
| Ratios without interpretation | Explain what each ratio shows |
| Missing headings and dates | Label every statement fully |
Lessons are live and one to one on video with a shared whiteboard. Your tutor works through Cambridge past papers and mark schemes with you. See also Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies (0450) and our Accounts subject page.
An IGCSE accounting tutor online gives you live 1-to-1 lessons on the Cambridge 0452 syllabus, working through double entry, ledgers and financial statements step by step.
This course suits Cambridge IGCSE students at school and private candidates, including those with no earlier accounting.
Prerequisites: basic arithmetic and percentages, and English reading. No previous accounting is needed.
Course length: 40 one-hour lessons across 6 modules.
| Stage | Topics | What you can do afterwards |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The fundamentals of accounting; sources and recording of data | Record transactions with double entry |
| 2 | Verification of accounting records | Prepare a trial balance and correct errors |
| 3 | Preparation of financial statements | Prepare income statements and statements of financial position |
| 4 | Analysis and interpretation; principles and policies | Calculate ratios and apply accounting principles |
Where it leads: see our accounting tutoring page, or the Cambridge IGCSE Business Studies course.
Cambridge International publishes recent Cambridge IGCSE Accounting 0452 past papers, mark schemes and examiner reports on its website, and schools can access more through their secure portals. Use them under timed conditions, then mark your answers carefully with the mark scheme. Your tutor sets past-paper questions topic by topic, then full timed papers closer to your exam.
No. Everyone sits the same papers and can achieve grades A* to G.
Many students find correction of errors, control accounts and incomplete records the hardest.
You need accurate arithmetic and careful layout more than advanced maths.
Master double entry, learn the statement layouts, practise adjustments and work through past papers under timed conditions.
Yes. Tutors use Cambridge past papers and mark schemes.
The price depends on the tutor and session length. You see the hourly rate before booking, with no subscription.
Yes. Lessons are online and scheduled around your time zone.
Paper 1 Multiple Choice (1 hour 30 minutes, 40 marks, 30%) and Paper 2 Structured Written Paper (1 hour 45 minutes, 100 marks, 70%).
Five compulsory questions, each worth 20 marks.
Debit purchases and credit the supplier's account (trade payables).
A list of account balances that checks total debits equal total credits.
Fundamentals, sources and recording of data, verification, procedures, financial statements, analysis and interpretation, and accounting concepts.
June and November, with a March series for centres in India only.
Compare them with previous years or other businesses and explain the causes of changes.
Yes. You can book one session to see if the tutor suits you, with no subscription.
Cambridge International publishes the IGCSE Accounting 0452 syllabus on its website. It lists the topics, the skills you are assessed on and the structure of each paper, so use the current version for your exam year. Your tutor uses it to check that your revision covers exactly what you can be asked.
Most schools use a student book endorsed or approved by Cambridge International for Cambridge IGCSE Accounting 0452, alongside the official specification and a good revision guide. Choose a book written for the current specification so the content and terminology match your exam. Your tutor links lessons to your textbook chapters and fills any gaps with exam-style practice.
Yes. Lessons are online, so you can book times that suit your time zone.
Yes. If a tutor isn't the right fit, you can choose another.
Yes. You can learn with a 1-to-1 IGCSE accounting tutor online through live video lessons from any country. Your tutor works through double entry, trial balances and financial statements step by step, and uses past papers so you can work accurately under exam timing.
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