Taxmann Cracker -Corporate Accounting and Financial Management Book for CS Executive 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 5^th 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