IGCSE Accounting 0452 Complete Revision & Practice Guide
The IGCSE Accounting 0452 Complete Revision & Practice Guide is a comprehensive study companion for Accounting in the Cambridge IGCSE programme. It guides students step by step from the founding principles of accounting to preparing and analysing financial statements in a structured way.
$29.00- Programme
- Cambridge IGCSE
- Subject
- Accounting (0452)
- Level
- Core & Extended
- Pages
- 140 pages
- Language
- English (bilingual terms)
About this guide
The book covers the entire 0452 syllabus: the accounting equation, double entry, journals and the trial balance, through to income statements and statements of financial position for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. Every concept is explained clearly with concrete worked examples.
It is an ideal companion for mastering accounting terminology in English, building accurate calculation skills and confidently handling every question type in both Paper 1 and Paper 2 of the exam.
What is inside
- Foundational accounting principles: the accounting equation and the double-entry system
- Bookkeeping records: journals, ledgers, and the cash and bank books
- The trial balance, correction of errors and adjusting entries
- Preparing the income statement and the statement of financial position
- Depreciation of assets, provision for doubtful debts, and accruals and prepayments
- Accounting for partnerships, limited companies and non-profit organisations
- Calculating and interpreting accounting ratios
- Exam-style practice questions with worked solutions
Who this guide is for
- Students in grades 9-11 following the Cambridge IGCSE Accounting 0452 course
- Self-study learners who need a structured resource to organise their accounting knowledge in English
- Anyone wanting a solid foundation for A-Level Accounting or an Economics and Finance pathway
- Parents looking for a quality exam-preparation resource for their child
- Teachers who need syllabus-aligned exercises and examples
How to use this guide
- Work through the chapters in order: master double entry before moving on to financial statements
- Build a bilingual glossary for each new accounting concept
- Redo every worked example yourself before checking the answer
- Practise the end-of-chapter exercises in the Paper 1 (multiple choice) and Paper 2 (structured) formats
- Time yourself on past papers to build speed and accuracy in your calculations
- Note down the mistakes you make most often when balancing figures so you don't repeat them
Questions about this guide
Can students with no prior accounting experience follow this book?
Absolutely. The book starts from the accounting equation and the most basic double-entry concepts, explaining each step, so it suits students who are completely new to Accounting.
Does the book help distinguish the financial statements of different business types?
Yes. It presents the preparation of statements for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies separately, along with the key differences that the 0452 exam often tests.