The Edexcel International GCSE in Accounting is designed for use in schools and colleges as a two-year course. As students progress through the course, they are introduced to new ideas and concepts while continuing to use and reinforce previously learned concepts and skills. Students who successfully follow this course will have a good understanding of accounting and its applications.

Key subject aims:

• To develop an understanding of the nature and purpose of accounting in business and non-profit-making organisations, and the principles on which accounting is based
• To develop an understanding of the use of accounting as an aid to business decision-making, and as a means of assessing the financial position of an organisation
• To develop the abilities to quantify, to judge relevance, and to write clear and concise explanations.

Assessment and progression

• Single tier. Single exam
• Grading A* - G
• Assessment opportunities in both January and June examination series
• Provides a sound foundation for progression to GCE Advanced level in Accounting, and other related qualifications.