Corporate & Economic Laws | CRACKER is a meticulously designed exam resource designed for CMA Final students appearing for Group III | Paper 13. This book is distinguished by its exhaustive coverage of the latest syllabus, comprehensive inclusion of fully solved past examination questions up to December 2025, and its focus on smart, exam-oriented preparation. Through module-wise analysis, comparative study with the official Study Material, and trend-based insights, this CRACKER edition bridges the gap between conceptual understanding and scoring performance, making it an indispensable companion for aspirants.

The Present Publication is the 2^nd Edition for the June/Dec. 2026 Exams. This book is authored by CA. Leena Lalit Parakh, with the following noteworthy features:

• [Complete Coverage of Solved Past Exam Papers] Fully solved questions from all past exams till December 2025, with stepwise solutions and examiner-style presentation
• [Module-wise Marks Distribution & Trend Analysis] In-depth breakdown of marks allocation and question frequency, helping you focus on high-weightage areas
• [Tabular Summaries & Chapter Snapshots] Each chapter begins with a succinct summary table, allowing quick recall of essential concepts and provisions
• [Module-wise Comparison with Study Material] Direct mapping with CMA Institute Study Material, making it easy to cross-reference and ensure 100% coverage
• [Up-to-date with Latest Laws & Amendments] Includes all relevant changes, new case laws, and regulatory updates
• [Section-wise Arrangement] Logical module and chapter structure, enabling easy navigation and targeted revision
• [Marks-driven Approach] By analysing marks trends and module-wise weightages, students can prioritise their efforts for maximum scoring potential
• [Conceptual Clarity & Exam Strategy] With clear explanations and stepwise solutions, the book is equally valuable for conceptual understanding and last-mile exam revision
• [Ideal for Self-study] The systematic layout and solved paper approach make it a trusted resource for both guided and self-paced preparation
• [Expert Authorship] Authored by CA. Leena Lalit Parakh, renowned for her practical teaching approach and deep subject expertise

The book covers the entire CMA Final (Group III – Paper 13) syllabus, divided into two broad sections – Corporate Laws and Economic Laws & Regulations – as per the new syllabus:

• Section A | Corporate Laws
  • Module 1 – The Companies Act 2013 (Company Formation & Conversion, Investments & Loans, Dividend, Accounts & Audit, Board of Directors, Board Meetings, Inspection, Amalgamations, Oppression & Mismanagement)
  • Module 2 – Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (Definitions, Corporate Insolvency, Liquidation, Personal Insolvency)
  • Module 3 – Corporate Governance, Social Responsibility & Sustainability (Corporate Governance, CSR, Sustainability Management)
• Section B | Economic Laws & Regulations
  • Module 4 – SEBI Laws & Regulations (IPO, Insider Trading, Takeover Code)
  • Module 5 – The Competition Act 2002 (Competition Law, Competition Commission)
  • Module 6 – Foreign Exchange Management Act 1999 (FEMA, FDI, ECB, LRS)
  • Module 7 – Banking Sector Laws (Banking Regulation Act, RBI, SARFAESI)
  • Module 8 – Insurance Sector Laws (Insurance Act, IRDAI)
  • Module 9 – MSME Sector (Definition, Rights, Promotion Measures)
  • Module 10 – Cyber Security & Data Privacy (IT Act, Data Privacy Principles, Cybercrime)
  • Module 11 – Anti-Money Laundering (PMLA, PML Rules)
• Additionally, every module begins with a detailed marks distribution and trend analysis chart, letting you track and prioritise high-impact topics

The structure of the book is as follows:

• Modular Layout – Chapters are organised strictly as per the latest exam syllabus, with precise correlation to the CMA Study Material
• Introductory Tabular Summaries – Each chapter starts with 'at a glance' summary, enabling fast revision
• Exam Pattern Mapping – Includes year-wise, module-wise, and chapter-wise analysis of question papers from Dec. 2023 to Dec. 2025
• Question & Answer Format – All answers are presented in a stepwise, examiner-friendly format, ensuring clarity and scoring alignment
• Comparison Tables – For every module, a direct comparison with the CMA study material chapters is provided, ensuring nothing is left uncovered