Description
Taxmann Financial Management and Strategic Management (FM and SM, FM SM), CRACKER by Rakesh Rathi, Vivek Panwar
Financial Management & Strategic Management | CRACKER is a comprehensive study companion tailored for CA-Intermediate (Group II – Paper 6) students, covering Financial Management (50 marks) and Strategic Management (50 marks). This updated Edition is enriched with solved past exam questions (including May 2025), references to ICAI's Revision Test Papers (RTPs) & Mock Test Papers (MTPs), detailed trend analysis, and chapter-wise summaries. The book seamlessly blends theoretical concepts with practical problem-solving techniques, ensuring that readers develop a comprehensive understanding of both subjects and are well-prepared for upcoming examinations.
The Present Publication is the 10th Edition for the Sept. 2025/Jan. 2026 Exams. This book is authored by CA. Rakesh Rathi and CA. Vivek Panwar, with the following noteworthy features:
[Coverage of Past Exam Questions] Including the latest May 2025 exam, ensuring students are up-to-date with the most recent patterns
[Integration of RTPs & MTPs] Issued by ICAI, providing an edge with authentic practice material
[Chapter-wise Marks Distribution & Trend Analysis] Offering insights into important chapters/topics and helping students prioritise for the exam
[Sub-topic-wise Arrangement of Questions] Within each chapter, enabling a systematic learning and focused revision experience
[Solved Model Test Paper] Designed for hands-on practice under simulated exam conditions
[Chapter-wise Summary Notes] With relevant formulae for quick concept reviews and last-minute revision
[User-friendly Layout] ensures that complex concepts are simplified, especially for those juggling multiple CA-Intermediate subjects
The coverage of the book is as follows:
Section A – Financial Management (50 Marks)
Scope and Objectives of Financial Management
Types of Financing
Financial Analysis and Planning – Ratio Analysis
Cost of Capital
Financing Decisions – Capital Structure & Leverages
Investment Decisions/Capital Budgeting
Dividend Decisions
Management of Working Capital
Section B – Strategic Management (50 Marks)
Introduction to Strategic Management
Strategic Analysis (External & Internal Environment)
Strategic Choices
Strategy Implementation and Evaluation
Model Test Paper at the end for thorough self-assessment
Each chapter includes past exam questions, ICAI's RTPs/MTPs references, and in-depth solutions
The structure of the book is as follows:
Chapter-wise Marks Distribution – The preliminary pages offer a summary table indicating how many marks each chapter has carried over the last several exams (May 2024 to May 2025). This allows students to see which chapters are tested the most and how trends shift over time
Previous Exams Trend Analysis – Detailed breakdowns of each attempt's question pattern, marking scheme, and type (theory/practical). This trend analysis helps identify high-weightage topics and common question formats
Chapter-wise Comparison with Study Material – A direct comparison with the ICAI's official study material ensures that students cover every concept in the correct sequence
Sectional Division – The book cleanly divides Financial Management and Strategic Management into separate sections, each containing dedicated chapters, formulae lists, and practice sets
Solved Papers and Model Test Paper – A final Model Test Paper simulates exam conditions, while integrated solutions guide students step-by-step