0452 · June 2024
Accounting
Many candidates possessed a good understanding of the topics examined and were able to select the correct key to many items on the paper. Practice at multiple choice questions w ACCOUNTING Paper 0452/11 Multiple Choice General comments Many candidates possessed a good understanding of the topics examined and were able to select the…
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Candidates should have a thorough understanding of all the topics on the syllabus in order to achieve the top grades.
In addition to recording financial information and preparing financial statements, candidates should be able to apply their knowledge to various scenarios.
It is advisable to study past examination papers and to supplement that with working through suitable questions in accounting textbooks.
It is recommended that candidates read each question carefully before attempting an answer.
They should then be fully aware of all the data which is provided and exactly what tasks they are required to complete.
It is important that the words and figures are legible to ensure that examiners can credit candidates and read all responses.
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Correction of errors
Limited companies
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Candidates should have a thorough understanding of all the topics on the syllabus in order to achieve the top grades.
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In addition to recording financial information and preparing financial statements, candidates should be able to apply their knowledge to various scenarios.
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It is advisable to study past examination papers and to supplement that with working through suitable questions in accounting textbooks.
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It is recommended that candidates read each question carefully before attempting an answer.
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They should then be fully aware of all the data which is provided and exactly what tasks they are required to complete.
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It is important that the words and figures are legible to ensure that examiners can credit candidates and read all responses.
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June 2024 2024
Accounting
Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education 0452 Accounting June 2024 Principal Examiner Report for Teachers © 2024 ACCOUNTING Paper 0452/11 Multiple Choice Question Number Key Question Number Key Question Number Key 1 C 13 B 25 A 2 A 14 C 26 C 3 A 15 A 27
Candidates should have a thorough understanding of all the topics on the syllabus in order to achieve the top grades.
In addition to recording financial information and preparing financial statements, candidates should be able to apply their knowledge to various scenarios.
It is advisable to study past examination papers and to supplement that with working through suitable questions in accounting textbooks.
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General comments
- •Many candidates possessed a good understanding of the topics examined and were able to select the correct key to many items on the paper.
- •Practice at multiple choice questions w ACCOUNTING Paper 0452/11 Multiple Choice General comments Many candidates possessed a good understanding of the topics examined and were able to select the…
- •Practice at multiple choice questions would help candidates to improve their performance in this paper.
- •Candidates should be familiar with all topics on the syllabus and possess a thorough knowledge of accounting.
- •Candidates should be prepared to answer questions which involve calculations and those which do not.