Description
Taxmann Corporate Accounting and Financial Management (CAFM, CA and FM) CRACKER by N.S. Zad
Corporate Accounting & Financial Management | CRACKER is a meticulously designed resource tailored for CS-Executive students (New Syllabus | Group 1 – Paper 4). This book offers comprehensive preparation support through a unique blend of fully solved previous exam papers, detailed chapter-wise coverage, and the latest updates in corporate accounting and financial management. It is designed to serve as a one-stop solution for mastering both concepts and exam techniques in line with the latest ICSI requirements.
The Present Publication is the 5th Edition for the Dec. 2025/June 2026 Exams. This book is authored by CS N.S. Zad, with the following noteworthy features:
[Fully Solved Previous Exam Questions] All questions from past CS-Executive examinations, solved as per the latest exam pattern and marking scheme
[Topic-wise Arrangement] Past questions organised by topic for focused study and targeted practice
[Chapter-wise Marks Distribution] Statistical analysis of marks allotted to each chapter in the last five years, enabling strategic revision
[Previous Exam Trend Analysis] Tabulated analysis to identify frequently tested areas and anticipate upcoming exam trends
[Comparison with ICSI Study Material] Direct cross-referencing with ICSI study chapters for seamless integration and coverage checks
[Updated as per Companies Act 2013] Content is revised to reflect the latest legal and regulatory amendments relevant to corporate accounting and finance
[Authored by an Experienced Faculty] CS N.S. Zad is renowned for his clarity, exam-oriented approach, and proven track record of helping students excel
[Saves Time, Maximises Scores] The focused arrangement and trend analytics help students prioritise their revision effectively
[Exam-ready Format] All content is aligned with the new CS-Executive syllabus and Companies Act 2013 provisions to ensure complete exam relevance
[Ideal for Last-minute Revision] Structured in a way that aids in-depth study and quick last-minute revision
The coverage of this book is as follows:
Part I – Corporate Accounting
Introduction to Accounting
Introduction to Corporate Accounting
Accounting Standards
Accounting for Share Capital & Debentures
Related Aspects of Company Accounts
Consolidation of Accounts
Financial Statement Analysis
Cash Flow Statement
Forecasting Financial Statements
Part II – Financial Management
Introduction to Financial Management
Time Value of Money
Capital Budgeting
Cost of Capital
Capital Structure & Leverages
Dividend Decisions
Working Capital Management
Security Analysis
Operational Approach to Financial Decision
Statistical Tools
Detailed chapter-wise marks analysis (2021–2025) highlighting high-weightage chapters such as Working Capital Management, Accounting for Share Capital, Capital Budgeting, and Security Analysis
Year-wise and chapter-wise trend tables for practical and descriptive questions
Practice Aids
Step-wise solutions with examiner-friendly presentation
Chapter-end comparison with ICSI material
Inclusion of practical and descriptive questions for holistic preparation
The structure of the book is as follows:
Front Matter – Quick-reference sections such as chapter-wise marks distribution, exam trend analysis, and study material mapping
Chapter Segmentation – Each chapter opens with an overview, followed by topic-wise previous exam questions, detailed solutions, and relevant practice notes
Trend Tables – At the start of each chapter, students will find marks trends and weightage analysis for that chapter across multiple exam attempts
Practical and Descriptive Mix – Questions are grouped by practical and theory (descriptive) type, mirroring the latest ICSI exam pattern