AS Level CIE Study Plan (Accounting,
Economics, Business)
You have a little under 100 days until your AS Level CIEs in Accounting, Economics, and
Business. This plan is structured to ensure you cover all topics efficiently and increase your
chances of achieving straight A's.
Study Plan Breakdown:
• Timeframe: 100 days
• Subjects: Accounting, Economics, Business
• Study Hours: 6 hours per day (Weekdays), prioritizing 3 subjects and revising over
weekends.
Study Schedule Framework:
1. Focus Areas:
- Weekdays: Dedicated to one main subject per day + a short revision session for the other
two subjects.
- Weekends: Quick review (light studying, go over weak areas).
2. Daily Breakdown (6 hours):
- Morning (2 hours): Start with the hardest subject of the day.
- Midday (1 hour): Break for Namaz + lunch.
- Post-lunch (2 hours): Continue with the subject of the day.
- Evening (1 hour): Quick review or light practice for other subjects.
Detailed Study Plan:
Phase 1: Foundational Knowledge (Days 1–30)
You will focus on building strong foundational knowledge. These 30 days are crucial to
ensure you are clear on all basic concepts.
Week 1–2 (Days 1–14):
• Day 1–3: Accounting (Key Concepts)
- Financial Statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet)
- Double-entry Bookkeeping
- Trial Balance
- Cash Flow Statements
• Day 4–6: Economics (Microeconomics)
- Demand and Supply
- Market Structures (Perfect Competition, Monopoly, etc.)
- Elasticity
- Costs of Production
• Day 7–9: Business (Business Activity & Structure)
- Business Organization & Ownership
- Objectives of Business
- Entrepreneurs & Start-ups
- Stakeholders
Week 3–4 (Days 15–28):
• Day 15–17: Accounting (Financial Reporting)
- Depreciation (Straight-Line & Reducing Balance)
- Inventory Valuation (FIFO, LIFO)
- Trial Balance Adjustments
• Day 18–20: Economics (Macroeconomics)
- GDP, Unemployment, Inflation
- Monetary Policy, Fiscal Policy
- International Trade
• Day 21–23: Business (Operations Management)
- Production Processes (Efficiency & Costing)
- Capacity Utilization
- Quality Assurance & Management
Week 5–6 (Days 29–30):
• Day 29–30: Focus on Weak Areas in All Subjects
- Revise concepts you’re less confident about
- Quick practice of accounting journal entries, formulas in Economics, and definitions in
Business.
Phase 2: Practice & Application (Days 31–60)
Now that you've laid the groundwork, it's time to focus on practicing exam-style questions
and applying your knowledge.
Week 7–8 (Days 31–44):
• Day 31–34: Accounting (Financial Statements & Adjustments)
- Practice P&L Accounts, Balance Sheets
- Focus on adjusting entries, accruals, and depreciation
- Past paper questions
• Day 35–38: Economics (Market Structures & Macroeconomics)
- In-depth past papers on monopolies, oligopolies, market equilibrium
- Practice calculating GDP, inflation rates, and understanding fiscal policies
• Day 39–42: Business (Strategy & Marketing)
- Business Strategy (SWOT, Ansoff Matrix)
- Marketing Concepts (4Ps, Branding)
- Past papers with case studies
Week 9–10 (Days 45–58):
• Day 45–48: Accounting (Complex Questions)
- Practice full financial statements, incorporating adjustments and inventory methods.
- Focus on exam timing.
• Day 49–52: Economics (Macroeconomic Policies)
- Monetary policy, fiscal policy, and international trade.
- Past paper questions and applications of theories.
• Day 53–56: Business (Financial & Operational Management)
- Financial Ratios (Profitability, Liquidity, Solvency)
- Operations strategies, lean management.
Phase 3: Intensive Revision & Past Papers (Days 61–90)
These 30 days should be spent reinforcing your knowledge and practicing exam conditions.
Week 11–12 (Days 61–74):
• Day 61–63: Accounting (Mixed Papers)
- Mixed accounting papers to integrate knowledge from earlier
- Focus on time management for real exam practice.
• Day 64–66: Economics (Theory & Application)
- Mock exams for micro & macroeconomics.
- Practice evaluating policies, trade-offs, and real-life case studies.
• Day 67–69: Business (Case Studies & Applications)
- Business decisions, case analysis.
- Strategic management focus.
Week 13–14 (Days 75–88):
• Day 75–78: Accounting (Exam Practice)
- Timed past papers focusing on comprehensive financial reports.
- Try to complete full accounting papers in 1 hour.
• Day 79–81: Economics (Past Papers)
- Time yourself on past economics papers.
- Focus on quick, accurate decision-making for questions.
• Day 82–84: Business (Mock Exams)
- Use past business case studies and create your own business strategies.
Final 10 Days (Days 91–100):
• Days 91–94: Exam Strategy & Target Weak Areas
- Practice more past papers under time constraints.
- Refine exam techniques: writing clear, concise answers.
• Days 95–98: Rest & Light Review
- Focus on critical thinking and stay mentally sharp.
- Don’t cram; just revise key concepts.
• Days 99–100: Relax and Prepare Mentally for the Exam
