Taxmann Cracker - Cost & Management Audit (CMAD) Book for CMA Final by Tarun Agarwal, Leena Lalit Parakh

Cost & Management Audit – CRACKER is a high-precision, exam-centric practice and revision manual designed exclusively for CMA Final – Group IV | Paper 17. This book is structured as a marks-oriented problem-solving companion rather than a conventional theory textbook. It systematically consolidates fully solved past examination questions, supported by analytical tools such as module-wise marks distribution, trend analysis, and structured tabular summaries, enabling aspirants to prepare strictly in line with the actual examination framework of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI). The January 2026 (2^nd Edition) reflects the evolved editorial maturity of the CRACKER series, ensuring complete relevance for the June/December 2026 CMA Final examinations. It bridges the gap between syllabus coverage and scoring performance by decoding what is asked, how it is asked, and how examiners evaluate answers.

The Present Publication is the 2^nd Edition, authored by CA. Tarun Agarwal and CA. Leena Lalit Parakh, with the following noteworthy features:

• [Complete Coverage of Past Examination Questions] Includes fully solved CMA Final Cost & Management Audit questions asked in all examinations up to December 2025, strictly structured as per examiner expectations
• [Module-wise Marks Distribution & Trend Analysis] Analytical tables highlighting historical weightage, frequently tested modules, recurring themes, and examiner focus areas across multiple past attempts
• [Tabular Chapter-opening Summaries] Each chapter begins with a concise, tabulated snapshot covering scope, question trends, and exam relevance—enabling quick prioritisation and revision
• [Module-wise Comparison with ICMAI Study Material] Clear cross-mapping of past exam questions with corresponding modules of the ICMAI Study Material, ensuring syllabus completeness without redundancy

The coverage of the book is as follows:

• Fully solved past examination questions (theory, practical, and case-based)
• Coverage aligned with the new syllabus framework applicable for 2026
• Examiner-oriented answer presentation with logical structuring and appropriate depth
• Trend-based identification of high-yield topics and repeatedly tested areas
• Integrated learning approach focusing on application, audit perspective, and compliance orientation

The structure of the book is as follows:

• Module-wise Arrangement – Questions are organised strictly in accordance with the CMA syllabus modules
• Chapter-wise Flow – Each chapter progresses from summary analytics to solved questions
• Exam-aligned Solutions – Answers are drafted in a format suitable for direct reproduction in the examination hall
• Revision-friendly Design – Enables selective study, fast revision, and last-mile exam preparation