0452_s26_qp_21 2026 May-June Accounting 0452 Question Paper 2 Variant 1 · Cambridge CAIE IGCSE

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0452_s26_qp_212026 May-June Accounting 0452 Question Paper 2 Variant 1

This is the official Cambridge IGCSE Accounting (0452) Question Paper 2 (Variant 1) from the 2026 May-June examination session. This question paper was sat by Cambridge students worldwide in 2026 and is published by Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). Use it for timed practice under exam conditions to build familiarity with the question format, mark allocation, and time pressure.

Also referenced as: 0452_s26_qp_21 · 0452/21/m/j/26 qp · 0452/21 May/June 2026 qp

Paper 2: Structured Questions This is Paper 2: Structured Questions, worth 100 marks with a duration of 1h 45m. Structured questions requiring ledger accounts, financial statement preparation, adjustments, and discursive answers. Correct formats, labels, and full workings are essential.

To self-assess your performance, use this question paper alongside the corresponding mark scheme (0452_s26_ms_21). Attempt the entire paper under timed conditions before opening the mark scheme — this trains both your subject knowledge and exam technique. Mark each question and record whether marks were lost due to knowledge gaps, method errors, or careless mistakes.

The most effective way to use this Accounting question paper is to simulate real exam conditions: set a timer for the full duration, work without notes, and write your answers on separate paper. After finishing, mark yourself using the official mark scheme — do not check answers during the paper. This builds exam stamina and reveals your genuine readiness. Repeat this process across 3–5 sessions to identify recurring weak topics in Accounting (0452).

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Examiner Insights — Paper 2: Structured Questions

Based on analysis of 3 official Cambridge documents (2023, 2025)

1

Using unacceptable abbreviations in ledger accounts and financial statements

Candidates used unacceptable abbreviations such as 'Bal b/d', 'P&L', 'SoFP' instead of the full account names required.0452 Paper 2, May/June 2023

How to fix: Write the full account name every time: 'Balance brought down' not 'Bal b/d', 'Income statement' not 'P&L' or 'I/S', 'Statement of financial position' not 'SoFP'. The only acceptable abbreviations are those used in the question itself.

2

Disposal account wording errors — writing 'asset' instead of the specific asset name

Disposal accounts frequently contained vague entries such as 'asset' or 'cost' instead of the specific name of the non-current asset being disposed of.0452 Paper 2, May/June 2023

How to fix: In a disposal account, use the exact asset name from the question. Debit side: 'Motor vehicles' (at cost). Credit side: 'Motor vehicles — accumulated depreciation' and 'Bank' (or name of buyer). The profit or loss on disposal goes to 'Income statement'. Never use generic terms like 'asset' or 'cost'.

3

Club subscriptions account — opening balances placed on the wrong side

Opening balances for subscriptions owing and subscriptions in advance were frequently placed on the wrong side of the subscriptions account.0452 Paper 2, May/June 2023

How to fix: Opening subscriptions OWING (receivable) = DEBIT balance brought down — members owe the club money. Opening subscriptions IN ADVANCE (prepaid) = CREDIT balance brought down — the club owes members a future service. Think about who owes whom at the start of the year.

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