Cambridge International AS & A Level Accounting 9706 Syllabus for 2029 - Version 1 - Exam timetable and syllabus overview

Oct 23, 2026

Cambridge International AS & A Level Accounting 9706 syllabus for 2029 outlines exam availability across June and November series, with additional March exams in India. Version 1 guidance explains terminology for screen readers and provides a structured overview of aims, content, assessment objectives, and subject coverage. The syllabus details assessment papers, command words, and post-exam considerations, and highlights benefits of Cambridge qualifications and data-led support services for improving learning outcomes.

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Why choose this syllabus?

Key benefits

Why choose this syllabus?

Key benefits

Following a Cambridge International AS & A Level programme helps students develop abilities universities value highly

Syllabus overview

Aims

Content overview

Assessment overview

Assessment objectives

Subject content

AS Level content

A Level content

Appendix – Summary of commonly used ratios (AS & A Level)

Details of the assessment

Paper 1 – Multiple Choice

Paper 2 – Fundamentals of Accounting

Paper 3 – Financial Accounting

Paper 4 – Cost and Management Accounting

Command words

What else you need to know

Before you start

Making entries

Accessibility and equality

After the exam

How students, teachers and higher education can use the grades

Changes to this syllabus for 2029

Syllabus Cambridge International AS & A Level Accounting 9706 Use this syllabus for exams in 2029. Exams are available in the June and November series. Exams are also available in the March series in India. Version 1 For the purposes of screen readers, any mention in this document of Cambridge IGCSE refers to Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education. Why choose Cambridge? We work with schools worldwide to build an education that shapes knowledge, understanding and skills. Together, we give learners the confidence they need to thrive and make a positive impact in a changing world. As part of the University of Cambridge, we offer a globally trusted and flexible framework for education from age 3 to 19, informed by research, experience, and listening to educators. With recognised qualifications, high-quality resources, comprehensive support and valuable insights, we help schools prepare every student for the opportunities and challenges ahead. Qualifications that are recognised and valued worldwide From the world’s top-ranked universities to local higher education institutions, Cambridge qualifications open doors to a world of opportunities. Setting a global standard With over 160 years of experience in delivering fair, valid and reliable assessments to students worldwide, we offer a global, recognised performance standard for international education. Your path, your way Schools can adapt our curriculum, high-quality teaching and learning resources and flexible assessments to their local context. Our aligned offer helps Cambridge schools support every learner to reach their potential and thrive. Learning with lasting impact Cambridge learners build subject knowledge and conceptual understanding, and develop a broad range of skills, learning habits and attributes to help make them ready for the world. Improving learning outcomes through data-led insight and action Our trusted baseline and diagnostic assessments, together with our insights and evaluation service, help schools turn data into knowledge and actionable insights, to inform teaching decisions and improve learner outcomes. Bringing together a community of experts We bring together the collective knowledge of experts and our diverse community of educators worldwide, supporting them to learn from one another and share ideas and information. Tackling the climate crisis together We believe that education is key to tackling the climate crisis. Together with Cambridge schools, we can empower young people with the skills and knowledge to take action on climate change, helping them be ready for the world. School feedback: ‘We think the Cambridge curriculum is superb preparation for university.’ Feedback from: Christoph Guttentag, Dean of Undergraduate Admissions, Duke University, USA © Cambridge University Press & Assessment September 2026 Cambridge International Education is the name of our awarding body and a part of Cambridge University Press & Assessment, which is a department of the University of Cambridge. Cambridge University Press & Assessment retains the copyright on all its publications. Registered centres are permitted to copy material from this booklet for their own internal use. However, we cannot give permission to centres to photocopy any material that is acknowledged to a third party even for internal use within a centre. Contents Why choose Cambridge? ............................................................................................... 2 1 Why choose this syllabus? ........................................................................................ 4 2 Syllabus overview ....................................................................................................... 8 Aims 8 Content overview 9 Assessment overview 10 Assessment objectives 11 3 Subject content ......................................................................................

FAQs

When are exams available for Cambridge International AS & A Level Accounting 9706 in 2029?

Exams are available in the June and November series, and there are also March series exams in India.

What does Version 1 specify about terminology for screen readers?

It states that any mention of Cambridge IGCSE in the document refers to Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education.

What are the main parts of the syllabus structure described in the contents?

The contents cover why choose the syllabus, syllabus overview (aims, content, and assessment overview), subject content for AS and A Level, detailed assessment information by paper, and guidance on making entries, accessibility, and post-exam use of grades.

Oct 23, 2026

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