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Analysis and interpretation · IGCSE Accounting

Cambridge 0452, Paper 1 & 2. 1,335 questions, 2019 to 2026.

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About Analysis and interpretation

Analysing and interpreting accounts with profitability, liquidity and efficiency ratios, comparing results, and the limitations of this analysis.

139 past paper questions on this topic since 2019, across 23 exam sessions.

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20266511
202511415
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202317421
202223629
202117320
202017623
2019066

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Paper 1 · Multiple choice (17)

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IGCSE Accounting questions by topic

Each topic opens this practice tool with only that topic’s questions, plus how often it comes up and every question on it in one list.

  1. Ch 1Introduction to accounting
  2. Ch 2Double entry book-keeping – Part A
  3. Ch 3The trial balance
  4. Ch 4Double entry book-keeping – Part B
  5. Ch 5Petty cash books
  6. Ch 6Business documents
  7. Ch 7Books of prime entry
  8. Ch 8Financial statements – Part A
  9. Ch 9Financial statements – Part B
  10. Ch 10Accounting rules
  11. Ch 11Other payables and other receivables
  12. Ch 12Depreciation and disposal of non-current assets
  13. Ch 13Irrecoverable debts and provisions for doubtful debts
  14. Ch 14Bank reconciliation statements
  15. Ch 15Journal entries and correction of errors
  16. Ch 16Control accounts
  17. Ch 17Incomplete records
  18. Ch 18Accounts of clubs and societies
  19. Ch 19Partnerships
  20. Ch 20Manufacturing accounts
  21. Ch 21Limited companies
  22. Ch 22Analysis and interpretation