Taxmann Cracker -Company Law and Practice Book for CS Executive by N.S. Zad , Divya Bajpai

Company Law & Practice – CRACKER is a rigorously structured, exam-focused publication crafted exclusively for CS Executive – Group 1 | Paper 2, fully aligned with the latest ICSI syllabus and examination pattern applicable for June/December 2026. This Edition represents a mature, data-driven approach to preparation, built around actual examination questions, evolving examiner trends, and the practical application of company law provisions. Unlike conventional study texts, this CRACKER adopts a question-centric pedagogy, enabling students to learn company law through systematically solved past exam questions, including an extensively developed section on Case Study Based Questions, which now command substantial weightage in recent examinations. The book empowers students to prepare strategically by combining topic-wise coverage, marks analytics, and study material mapping, thereby transforming past exam papers into a powerful learning and scoring tool.

The Present Publication is the 6^th Edition, authored by CS N.S. Zad & CS Divya Bajpai, with the following noteworthy features:

• [Fully Solved Previous Exam Questions] Includes comprehensive, step-by-step solutions to past examination questions strictly as per the latest ICSI examination pattern, enabling students to understand both content and presentation
• [Topic-wise Arrangement of Questions] Past exam questions are arranged topic-wise and chapter-wise up to the December 2025 examination, facilitating focused preparation and eliminating unnecessary repetition
• [Case Study Based Question Coverage] A dedicated and extensively weighted Case Study Based Questions chapter, reflecting the increasing practical orientation of the CS Executive examination.
• [Chapter-wise Marks Distribution Charts] Detailed marks distribution tables highlighting the relative importance and scoring potential of each chapter across multiple examination cycles
• [Previous Exams Trend Analysis] Analytical tracking of question frequency, chapter-wise recurrence, and evolving examiner focus, enabling students to prioritise preparation with precision
• [Study Material Comparison Mapping] Chapter-wise alignment with the ICSI Study Material, ensuring complete syllabus coverage and seamless cross-referencing for conceptual clarity
• [Updated Law & Amendments] Fully updated to incorporate the latest applicable provisions, amendments, and regulatory changes under the relevant company law framework

The book provides end-to-end coverage of the CS Executive Company Law & Practice syllabus, combining foundational concepts with applied compliance and governance topics, including:

• Company Law – Principles & Concepts
• Introduction to Company Law
• Legal Status & Types of Registered Companies
• Memorandum & Articles of Association
• Share & Share Capital
• Members & Shareholders
• Debt Instruments & Deposits
• Charges
• Distribution of Profits
• Accounts & Auditors
• Compromise, Arrangement & Amalgamations (Concepts)
• Dormant Company
• Company Administration & Governance
• General Meetings
• Directors
• Board Composition & Powers of the Board
• Meetings of the Board & its Committees
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Annual Report
• Key Managerial Personnel
• E-Governance and MCA-21
• Special Focus
• Case Study Based Questions with structured legal analysis, statutory references, and exam-ready conclusions

The book is divided into two parts for intuitive learning:

• Front-loaded Exam Analytics, including chapter-wise marks distribution and previous exams trend analysis, to guide preparation strategy from the outset
• Chapter-wise Organisation aligned with the ICSI Study Material sequence
• Topic-wise segregation of questions within chapters, allowing targeted practice of specific provisions
• Solved Answers Drafted in Examination-ready Format, emphasising clarity, statutory backing, and logical presentation
• Separate Treatment of Descriptive, Practical, & Case-Study Questions for focused skill development