Taxmann Cracker Combo - Papers 1 to 3 CRACKER Series ESG, Drafting/DPA, and CMADD/Due Diligence (Set of 3 Books) for CS Professional by Ankush Bansal

CRACKER COMBO for CS Professional is a three-in-one resource meticulously created for students aiming to excel in the CS Professional exams (Group 1 – Papers 1-3) under the New Syllabus. Each volume (one for each Paper) integrates:

• Past Examination Questions (up to and including the June 2025 Exam) with examiner-style answers
• Case Study-Based Questions reflecting the latest exam pattern and practical scenarios
• Comprehensive Chapter-wise Analysis, including marks distribution, topic mapping, and trend analysis
• Comparison with ICSI Study Material to ensure complete and accurate coverage of every topic

Adopting the hallmark CRACKER style—concise yet comprehensive—this CRACKER COMBO enables students to build conceptual clarity, practice exam-ready problem solving, and revise rigorously for assured performance.

This combo is authored by CS Ankush Bansal for the CS Professional aspirants preparing for the Dec. 2025/June 2026 Exams under the New Syllabus for the following papers:

• Paper 1 – Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Principles & Practice
• Paper 2 – Drafting, Pleadings & Appearances (Drafting/DPA)
• Paper 3 – Compliance Management, Audit & Due Diligence (CMADD/Due Diligence)

The key features of the CRACKER COMBO are as follows:

• [Complete Past Exam Coverage] Includes fully solved questions from recent CS Professional exams (up to June 2025), offering insights into exam trends and question styles
• [Latest Case Study-Based Questions] Reflects the current pattern with detailed solutions to real-world scenarios, as required under the new syllabus
• [Comprehensive Chapter-wise Analysis] Topic-wise breakdowns and marks distribution charts for focused and strategic preparation
• [ICSI Study Material Mapping] Each question and answer is mapped to the corresponding ICSI module, ensuring nothing from the official syllabus is missed
• ['CRACKER’-Style Presentation] Clear, concise explanations and structured answers, ideal for effective revision and last-mile exam preparation
• [Updated for New Syllabus & Amendments] Each book addresses the latest statutory amendments, syllabus additions, and case law developments up to June 2025
• [Perfect for Self-Study & Coaching] Systematic layout, simplified language, and logical flow suit both independent learners and those enrolled in coaching programs

Each volume in the CRACKER COMBO follows a systematic and student-friendly design:

• Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Principles & Practice (Paper 1) — Authored by CS Ankush Bansal
• Governance & Sustainability – Corporate governance concepts, legal frameworks, board effectiveness, secretarial standards, data governance, business ethics, CSR, and ESG reporting
• Risk Management – Comprehensive coverage of risk frameworks, identification, assessment, and practical tools
• Environment & Sustainability Reporting – Sustainability audit, ESG rating, government mandates, integrated reporting (GRI, BRSR)
• Exam-focused Compilation – Chapter-wise solved papers (June 2024, Dec. 2024, June 2025), topic mapping, and trend analysis
• ICSI Comparison Tables – Direct mapping of each chapter to ICSI study material for quick reference
• Drafting, Pleadings & Appearances (DPA) (Paper 2) — Authored by CS Ankush Bansal
• Drafting & Conveyancing – Principles, laws, and drafting of agreements, contracts, deeds, and company law documents
• Pleadings & Appearances – Judicial and regulatory frameworks, the art of advocacy, applications and appeals under the Companies Act and SEBI, appearance before quasi-judicial authorities
• Practical & Descriptive Questions – Clear distinction in answer formats for both theory and practical scenarios
• Chapter-wise Trend Analysis – Marks distribution, high-yield topics, and recent exam questions
• ICSI Study Material Mapping – Ensures all prescribed topics and sub-topics are systematically covered
• Compliance Management, Audit & Due Diligence (CMADD) (Paper 3) — Authored by CS Ankush Bansal
• Compliance Management – Compliance frameworks, documentation, legal requirements for company secretaries, penalties, and remedies
• Audit & Due Diligence – Audit concepts, process, techniques, secretarial and internal audits, due diligence, peer review, quality review
• Solved Papers – Fully updated solutions for June 2024, Dec. 2024, and June 2025 exams
• Integrated Tables & Stepwise Solutions – Marks distribution charts, trend mapping, and logical breakdowns of complex answers
• Examiner's Insights – Model answer-writing techniques, practical guidance, and common pitfalls