A-Level Accounting — frequently asked questions
What is Cambridge A-Level Accounting 9706?
Cambridge A-Level Accounting covers double-entry bookkeeping, financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, companies and non-profit organisations, cash flow, ratio analysis, costing and budgeting. It is assessed through Papers 1, 2 and 3.
Is A-Level Accounting useful for a Finance or Business degree?
Yes — A-Level Accounting is directly relevant for Accounting, Finance, Business Management and Economics degrees. Students who take A-Level Accounting alongside Economics and Maths have a strong preparation for most business degree programmes.
What is the hardest topic in A-Level Accounting?
Accounts for partnerships (revaluation accounts, capital and current accounts on admission or retirement of a partner) and published company accounts (including notes and adjustments) are consistently the most challenging. Cash flow statements are also a common source of lost marks.