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9706 · Cambridge International AS Level

9706/11

Multiple Choice

Accounting · June 2024 · Variant 1

Relative difficulty

Standard · 3.0/5
Relative difficulty

3.0 / 5

Total marks

120

Duration

165 min

Most tested topic

Marginal costing applications, limiting factors, and partnership statement preparation.

Cohort performance

Session statistics from official examination reports

Total marks

120

Duration

165 min

Session difficulty

3.0 / 5

Key examiner messages

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1

The May/June 2024 Accounting (9706/11 and 9706/21) examination presents a moderate, highly balanced challenge.

2

While the multiple-choice paper covers standard conceptual and mechanical tasks, the structured Paper 21 tests students' depth of understanding by blending traditionally separate topics—most notably, partnership adjustments within incomplete records (Question 1) and linear programming/limiting factors with an overseas make-or-buy variant (Question 4).

Question difficulty map

How candidates performed on each question in this series

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Assessment objectives

Skill and AO weighting from official examiner commentary

Knowledge and Understanding4
Application and Calculation3
Analysis2
Evaluation and1

Skill weighting

Shows the skill mix this paper tested most heavily.

Knowledge and UnderstandingKnowledge andUnderstandingApplication and CalculationApplication andCalculationAnalysisAnalysisEvaluation andEvaluation and
SkillWeightShare
  • Knowledge and Understanding

    Weight: 4100%
  • Application and Calculation

    Weight: 375%
  • Analysis

    Weight: 250%
  • Evaluation and

    Weight: 125%

Method marks watchlist

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Recurring mistakes across years

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Question choice intelligence

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Level exemplars

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Grade & admission context

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Report type

Cambridge Principal Examiner Report — component performance and international standards

Level A

Approx. 69% of maximum mark

Level B

Approx. 57% of maximum mark

Level C

Approx. 46% of maximum mark

Level D

Approx. 35% of maximum mark

Level E

Approx. 24% of maximum mark

Deep insights

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Techniques and approaches examiners rewarded in this series

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Command word playbook

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CalculateFrequency: 9

Show formula, substitution, and unit; method marks need visible working.

CompleteFrequency: 4

Match the expected response style for “Complete” questions.

StateFrequency: 4

Match the expected response style for “State” questions.

ExplainFrequency: 3

Give reasons and link mechanism to outcome; each point needs a because/so chain.

JustifyFrequency: 2

Support your choice with specific evidence from data or the scenario given.

Time traps

Sections where candidates spent disproportionate time relative to marks

Paper 11 (30 MCQs)35m / 30 marks

Min per mark: 1.2

Paper 21 Q2 (Trial …18m / 15 marks

Min per mark: 1.2

Paper 21 Q3 (Limite…35m / 30 marks

Min per mark: 1.2

Paper 21 Q1 (Partne…17m / 15 marks

Min per mark: 1.1

Syllabus traceability

Topics linked to questions and mark weighting in this session

Traditional costing methods - Marginal costing

32 marks this session

Preparation of financial statements - Partnerships

26 marks this session

Preparation of financial statements - Limited companies

17 marks this session

Reconciliation and verification

17 marks this session

MCQ trap analytics

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No data available in official reports

Topic heatmap across years

Mark concentration by topic and exam year for this subject

Mark intensity

LowHigh
Topic
2023
2024
2025
Σ

Traditional costing methods - Marginal costing

17
32
49

Reconciliation and verification

19
17
36

Preparation of financial statements - Limited companies

16
17
33

Preparation of financial statements - Sole traders

32
32

Preparation of financial statements - Partnerships

26
26

Preparation of financial statements - Adjustments to draft financial statements (Financial accounting)

25
25

Analysis and communication of accounting information (Financial accounting)

17
17

Traditional costing methods - Absorption costing

16
16

Difficulty trend

How session difficulty has shifted across recent years

202320242025
2023 June 2023 · 3.6/52024 June 2024 · 3.0/52025 June 2025 · 3.0/5

Paper comparison

Marks and duration breakdown across papers in this session

Paper 11 (Multiple Choice):

30 marks60 min

Paper 21 (Fundamentals of Accounting):

90 marks105 min

Marks you can still earn

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Self-diagnostic checklist

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  • 1Message

    The May/June 2024 Accounting (9706/11 and 9706/21) examination presents a moderate, highly balanced challenge.

  • 2Message

    While the multiple-choice paper covers standard conceptual and mechanical tasks, the structured Paper 21 tests students' depth of understanding by blending traditionally separate topics—most notably, partnership adjustments within incomplete records (Question 1) and linear programming/limiting factors with an overseas make-or-buy variant (Question 4).

Teacher briefing pack

One-page session summary for tutors and classroom review

June 2024 2024

Accounting

The May/June 2024 Accounting (9706/11 and 9706/21) examination presents a moderate, highly balanced challenge. While the multiple-choice paper covers standard conceptual and mechanical tasks, the structured Paper 21 tests students' depth of understanding by blending traditionally

  • The May/June 2024 Accounting (9706/11 and 9706/21) examination presents a moderate, highly balanced challenge.

  • While the multiple-choice paper covers standard conceptual and mechanical tasks, the structured Paper 21 tests students' depth of understanding by blending traditionally separate topics—most notably, partnership adjustments within incomplete records (Question 1) and linear programming/limiting factors with an overseas make-or-buy variant (Question 4).

Total marks
120
Duration
165 min
Session difficulty
3.0 / 5

Session analysis

The May/June 2024 Accounting (9706/11 and 9706/21) examination presents a moderate, highly balanced challenge. While the multiple-choice paper covers standard conceptual and mechanical tasks, the structured Paper 21 tests students' depth of understanding by blending traditionally separate topics—most notably, partnership adjustments within incomplete records (Question 1) and linear programming/limiting factors with an overseas make-or-buy variant (Question 4).

Updated Jun 12, 2026

Paper breakdown

Paper 11 (Multiple Choice):

30 marks60 min

Paper 21 (Fundamentals of Accounting):

90 marks105 min

Top chapters

Traditional costing methods - Marginal costing32 marks
Preparation of financial statements - Partnerships26 marks
Preparation of financial statements - Limited companies17 marks
Reconciliation and verification17 marks

Exam structure insights

Marks by chapter

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Traditional costing methods - M32 marks
Preparation of financial statem26 marks
Preparation of financial statem17 marks
Reconciliation and verification17 marks
The accounting system7 marks
Computerised accounting systems7 marks
Analysis and communication of a3 marks
Traditional costing methods - C2 marks

Mark accessibility

Estimate which marks were basic, mid-level, or high-difficulty.

79% within easy or medium reach

45
50
25
Easy: 45 marksMedium: 50 marksHard: 25 marks

Command word frequency

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Calculate9 times
Complete4 times
State4 times
Explain3 times
Justify2 times

Question type mix

Compare the mark share of each paper section and question type.

120Marks
  • Structured/Calculation

    47·9·39%

  • Structured/Written explanation or advice

    43·9·36%

  • Multiple Choice

    30·30·25%

Study ROI

Bigger bubbles recur more often; higher bubbles carry more marks, helping you rank revision priorities.

DifficultyRecurrence %Marginal Costing &…Partnership Accoun…Limited Companies …Reconciliation & E…

Time vs marks

Compare marks with suggested time allocation to plan exam pacing.

MarksMinutesMarks / min

Paper 11 (30 MCQs)

0.86 m/min
30
35

Paper 21 Q1 (Partne…

0.88 m/min
15
17

Paper 21 Q2 (Trial …

0.83 m/min
15
18

Paper 21 Q3 (Limite…

0.86 m/min
30
35

Total marks

90

Total time

105 min

Avg pace

0.86

Next-year prediction

Topics worth watching next year, with the reason shown directly below each bar.

Partnerships - Change in Constitution (BrUNzi1PCbrJuBODQjK3)

80%

80%

Standard Costing (GYthL4HzRkIqjnckB7TR)

75%

75%

Regulatory and Ethical Considerations (SgScRownmEGBfeINFmmu)

70%

70%

Difficulty Verdict

The May/June 2024 Accounting (9706/11 and 9706/21) examination presents a moderate, highly balanced challenge. While the multiple-choice paper covers standard conceptual and mechanical tasks, the structured Paper 21 tests students' depth of understanding by blending traditionally separate topics—most notably, partnership adjustments within incomplete records (Question 1) and linear programming/limiting factors with an overseas make-or-buy variant (Question 4).

Where the Marks Are

The bulk of the marks are concentrated in Paper 21, specifically within the structured accounting statements. Preparing the partnership Statement of Profit or Loss (10 marks) and executing the multi-step limiting factor calculation to find optimum profit (8 marks) require precise workings. Additionally, the evaluative 'Advise' questions (Q1e and Q4h) together carry 14 marks, showing that narrative justification is critical for achieving a top tier grade.

Examiner notes & key calculations

  • Discounts and Credit Sales: In Q1(a), many students forget to gross up credit sales when receipts are given net of cash discount. Dividing receipts by 0.95 is crucial: Credit Sales=$60,230×10095=$63,400\text{Credit Sales} = \$60,230 \times \frac{100}{95} = \$63,400Credit Sales=$60,230×95100​=$63,400.
  • Revaluation Reserve Deficit: In Q3(a), a common error is failing to split a revaluation deficit. Since the revaluation reserve had a starting balance of $45,000\$45,000$45,000, a revaluation decrease of $60,000\$60,000$60,000 completely wipes out the reserve and leaves a remaining deficit of $15,000\$15,000$15,000 to be deducted directly from retained earnings.
  • Overseas Shortfall Costs: In Q4(g), students frequently ignore the fixed delivery charge of $8,000\$8,000$8,000 or fail to recalculate the unit contribution under the new material purchase price.

Exam tips

Paper format

Duration
1h
Total marks
30
Weighting
25%
Question types
Multiple Choice

June 2024

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