ACCOUNTING · Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
ACCOUNTING/11
Introduction to Bookkeeping and Accounting (4AC1/01)
Accounting · 2024 · Variant 1
Relative difficulty
Analysis source: Pearson Edexcel
Analysis aligned to the official syllabus and assessment design.
3.5 / 5
150
195 min
Financial statements of a partnership
Cohort performance
Session statistics from official examination reports
Total marks
150
Duration
195 min
Session difficulty
3.5 / 5
Key examiner messages
Top priorities from the principal examiner before you revise
The Summer 2024 Accounting series (Paper 1 and Paper 2) presented a robust and comprehensive evaluation of candidates' understanding of both fundamental bookkeeping and advanced financial statement preparation.
With a total combined allocation of 150 marks across 3 hours and 15 minutes of examination time, this series tested students' technical precision and analytical capacities to their limits.
Question difficulty map
How candidates performed on each question in this series
No data available in official reports
Assessment objectives
Skill and AO weighting from official examiner commentary
Skill weighting
Shows the skill mix this paper tested most heavily.
Bookkeeping & Double Entry
Weight: 7100%Financial Statements
Weight: 686%Critical Discussion
Weight: 457%Financial Interpretation
Weight: 229%
Method marks watchlist
Where working, steps, or method marks were commonly lost
No data available in official reports
Recurring mistakes across years
Themes examiners flag in multiple recent sessions for this subject
No data available in official reports
Question choice intelligence
Mean scores and popularity for optional questions (HKDSE electives)
No data available in official reports
Level exemplars
What candidate scripts at each grade level looked like
No data available in official reports
Grade & admission context
How marks relate to grade thresholds and entry standards
Report type
Examiner report — national grade boundaries and question-level commentary
Deep insights
What top candidates did
Techniques and approaches examiners rewarded in this series
No data available in official reports
Command word playbook
How to match each command word to the expected response style
Match the expected response style for “Prepare” questions.
Give reasons and link mechanism to outcome; each point needs a because/so chain.
Show formula, substitution, and unit; method marks need visible working.
Name or point to the specific feature asked for — avoid extra explanation.
Weigh arguments for and against with evidence; end with a supported judgement.
Present multiple perspectives with evidence; balance breadth and depth.
Match the expected response style for “State” questions.
Time traps
Sections where candidates spent disproportionate time relative to marks
Min per mark: 1.6
Min per mark: 1.4
Min per mark: 1.2
Syllabus traceability
Topics linked to questions and mark weighting in this session
Financial statements of a partnership
25 marks this session
Incomplete records
20 marks this session
Trial balance
15 marks this session
Bank reconciliation statements
15 marks this session
Correction of errors
15 marks this session
MCQ trap analytics
Commonly chosen wrong options from examiner commentary
No data available in official reports
Topic heatmap across years
Mark concentration by topic and exam year for this subject
Mark intensity
Financial statements of a partnership
Books of original entry
Correction of errors
Financial statements of a manufacturer
Incomplete records
Financial statements of a sole trader
Trial balance
Bank reconciliation statements
Paper comparison
Marks and duration breakdown across papers in this session
Paper 1: Introduction to Bookkeeping and Accounting:
Paper 2: Financial Statements:
Marks you can still earn
Where valid approaches outside the mark scheme may still gain credit
No data available in official reports
Practise what examiners flagged
Target weak topics from this report inside the Revui app
Financial statements of a partnership
25 marks this session
Practise in RevuiIncomplete records
20 marks this session
Practise in RevuiTrial balance
15 marks this session
Practise in RevuiBank reconciliation statements
15 marks this session
Practise in RevuiCorrection of errors
15 marks this session
Practise in RevuiSelf-diagnostic checklist
Key actions before you sit this paper — copy and tick off as you revise
- 1Message
The Summer 2024 Accounting series (Paper 1 and Paper 2) presented a robust and comprehensive evaluation of candidates' understanding of both fundamental bookkeeping and advanced financial statement preparation.
- 2Message
With a total combined allocation of 150 marks across 3 hours and 15 minutes of examination time, this series tested students' technical precision and analytical capacities to their limits.
Teacher briefing pack
One-page session summary for tutors and classroom review
2024 2024
Accounting
The Summer 2024 Accounting series (Paper 1 and Paper 2) presented a robust and comprehensive evaluation of candidates' understanding of both fundamental bookkeeping and advanced financial statement preparation. With a total combined allocation of 150 marks across 3 hours and 15 m
The Summer 2024 Accounting series (Paper 1 and Paper 2) presented a robust and comprehensive evaluation of candidates' understanding of both fundamental bookkeeping and advanced financial statement preparation.
With a total combined allocation of 150 marks across 3 hours and 15 minutes of examination time, this series tested students' technical precision and analytical capacities to their limits.
- Total marks
- 150
- Duration
- 195 min
- Session difficulty
- 3.5 / 5
Session analysis
The Summer 2024 Accounting series (Paper 1 and Paper 2) presented a robust and comprehensive evaluation of candidates' understanding of both fundamental bookkeeping and advanced financial statement preparation. With a total combined allocation of 150 marks across 3 hours and 15 minutes of examination time, this series tested students' technical precision and analytical capacities to their limits.
Updated Jun 13, 2026
Paper breakdown
Paper 1: Introduction to Bookkeeping and Accounting:
Paper 2: Financial Statements:
Top chapters
Exam structure insights
Marks by chapter
See where the marks were concentrated so revision time goes to the highest-value topics.
Mark accessibility
Estimate which marks were basic, mid-level, or high-difficulty.
80% within easy or medium reach
Command word frequency
Spot common command words so answers match the expected response style.
Question type mix
Compare the mark share of each paper section and question type.
Ledger Preparation & Financial Statements
96·10·64%
Explanatory & Evaluative Essay
29·7·19%
Identification & Direct Tables
15·3·10%
Multiple Choice
10·10·7%
Study ROI
Bigger bubbles recur more often; higher bubbles carry more marks, helping you rank revision priorities.
Difficulty trend
Compare difficulty across recent years.
Time vs marks
Compare marks with suggested time allocation to plan exam pacing.
Paper 1 Section A
0.83 m/minPaper 2 Section A (
0.71 m/minPaper 2 Section B (
0.63 m/minTotal marks
75
Total time
105 min
Avg pace
0.71
Cumulative marks ladder
The line is your running mark total question by question; dashed lines are the estimated grade cut-offs. See which question the line crosses your target grade at, so you know how far you must answer cleanly and which questions decide a band.
Next-year prediction
Topics worth watching next year, with the reason shown directly below each bar.
Financial statements of a manufacturer
95%95%
Financial statements of a sole trader
90%90%
Correction of errors (with Suspense Account)
80%80%
Paper analysis
The Summer 2024 Accounting series (Paper 1 and Paper 2) presented a robust and comprehensive evaluation of candidates' understanding of both fundamental bookkeeping and advanced financial statement preparation. With a total combined allocation of 150 marks across 3 hours and 15 minutes of examination time, this series tested students' technical precision and analytical capacities to their limits.
Exam tips
Paper format
- Duration
- 2h
- Total marks
- 100
- Weighting
- 66.7%
- Question types
- Multiple Choice, Short Answer / Grid Ticking, Day Books, Ledger accounts, Journals and Bank Reconciliation
Analysis is paraphrased for study purposes. Always verify against the official examiner report and mark scheme.