CS Executive Corporate Accounting & Financial Management Cracker By N S Zad Dec 25 / June 26 Exam

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 5th 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:

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

About the author

N.S. Zad obtained his Commerce degree from Shivaji University of Kolhapur and cleared CS Final Exam in June 2005 held by the Institute of Company Secretary of India. He has been teaching for the last ten years and has vast teaching experience for various professional courses like CA, CS & CWA at IPCC/Executive & Final Level. He has practical experience working with medium and large-sized organizations and firm(s) of practising company secretaries.

He has written the following books, which TAXMANN publishes:

• CRACKERs for all subjects of CS Executive Examination


• MCQs on Financial & Strategic Management Accounting for CS Executive


• Securities Laws & Capital Market for CS Executive