CAMBRIDGEInternational ExaminationsCambridgeInternationalAS A LevelSYLLABUSCambridge International AS and A LevelBusiness9609For examination in June and November 2016,2017 and 2018.Also available for examination in March 2016,2017 and 2018for India only.Cambridge AdvancedWhat has changed in Cambridge International AS and A Level Business 9609 for 2016?Change of syllabus name-previously named '9707 Business Studies',this syllabus is renamed '9609Business'to reflect the maturity of the subject.New syllabus code 9609AvailabilityThis syllabus is for examination in 2016,2017 and 2018.If your candidates studied the 2015 9707 syllabus please be aware of the following:Assessments in the 2016 examination series are based on the revised 9609 syllabus.Candidates can carry forward the result of their 9707 AS Level assessments in 2015 to complete the 9609A Level in 2016(subject to the usual time limit rules for carry forwards).The Cambridge International A Levelassessments in the 2016 examination series are based on the revised syllabus.Assessments for candidates retaking Cambridge International AS or A Level in 2016 are based on the revised9609 syllabus.Assessment changes.There are changes to the Assessment Objective (AO)weightings in the syllabus to better reflect the natureof the papers.The specimen materials have been updated to reflect the changes to the AO weightings and the refreshedcontent.Syllabus content changesThe 'Core'and 'Extended'syllabus content headings are replaced by 'AS Level'and 'Additional A Level'content.There are changes to content.The changes mainly provide clarification and some content has beenreorganised and updated.For topic 5'Finance and accounting'all content on 'forecasting cash flows'is now included at AS Level.Accounting terms have been updated.In particular note that candidates will be expected to know andunderstand:statement of financial position(previously called balance sheet),operating profit,profit for theyear,retained earnings (previously called retained profit).Content has been deleted from the following sections:AS Level contentJob enrichment'and Job rotation'from section 2.2.4 Motivation methods in practice'Disciplinary procedures'from section 2.3 Human resource management'How an analysis of costs can help in the calculation of payments for resources'from section 5.3.2 Usesof cost information'Distinction between financial and management accounting'from section 5.4.7 Limitations of publishedaccountsA Level content-'Nationalisation'and 'Public/private partnerships'from section 1.2 Business structure'Negotiation 'and 'Single union deals'from section 2.3 Human resource management'Promotional campaigns'from section 3.4 Marketing planning-'How intangible assets are treated in the balance sheet'from section 5.7 Contents of publishedaccountsThe Resource list for the syllabus and a list of international Accounting terminology can be found atwww.cie.org.uk/alevelsupportSignificant changes including updated/clarified content are indicated by black vertical lines either side of the text.You are advised to read the whole of this syllabus before planning your teaching programme.Cambridge International Examinations retains the copyright on all its publications.Registered Centres arepermitted to copy material from this booklet for their own internal use.However,we cannot give permissionto Centres to photocopy any material that is acknowledged to a third party even for internal use within aCentre.@IGCSE is the registered trademark of Cambridge International ExaminationsCambridge International Examinations 2014ContentsWelcomeWhy Cambridge International Examinations?Why Cambridge International AS and A Levels?Why Cambridge International AS and A Level Business?Teacher support1.Syllabus overview.......1.1 Content1.2 Assessment2.Syllabus aims and assessment objectives.............................122.1 Syllabus aims2.2 Assessment objectives2.3 Relationship between assessment objectives and components2.4 Relationship between assessment objectives and qualifications3.Syllabus content…3.1 AS Level content-Paper 1 and Paper 23.2 Additional A Level content-Paper 34.Other information ........................37Equality and inclusionLanguageGrading and reportingEntry codes