Taxmann Cracker Compliance Management Audit & Due Diligence for CS Professional Group-1 Paper-3 Applicable for June/Dec. 2026 Exams 5th January 2026

Description

Compliance Management Audit & Due Diligence | CRACKER is a meticulously curated exam-preparation resource designed for CS-Professional students appearing under the New Syllabus (Group 1 – Paper 3). This Edition presents a comprehensive collection of fully solved previous examination papers, systematically arranged as per the latest ICSI pattern and syllabus requirements. The book provides a strategic blend of detailed solutions, conceptual clarity, chapter-by-chapter analysis, and comparative insights to ensure comprehensive preparation for the upcoming examinations.

The Present Publication is the 4^th Edition for the June/Dec. 2026 Exams 5th January 2026. This book is authored by CS Ankush Bansal, with the following noteworthy features:

• [Comprehensive Coverage of Past Exams] Fully solved questions from previous exams, aligned with the latest ICSI examination pattern
• [Topic-wise Arrangement] Past questions are organised by topic for targeted revision and conceptual clarity
• [Updated Solutions] Answers updated as per the most recent statutory provisions, amendments, and landmark case laws
• [Chapter-wise Marks Distribution] Includes a detailed table mapping the marks allocated to each chapter in the last five examination cycles
• [Exam Trend Analysis] Presents previous years’ trend analysis to help students identify high-weightage topics and recurring patterns
• [Comparison with ICSI Study Material] Cross-references each chapter with the corresponding content in the ICSI study material for focused study
• [Practical Guidance] Provides insights into examiners’ expectations, common pitfalls, and answer-writing strategies
• [Essential for Last-minute Revision] The book’s structure is optimised for rapid revision and quick recall during exam preparation
• [Exam Strategy Tool] Marks distribution and trend analysis equip students to prioritise high-yield topics

The book is divided into two major parts, closely mapped to the ICSI study material:

• Part I – Compliance Management (40 Marks)
  • Compliance Framework
  • Documentation & Maintenance of Records
  • Signing and Certification
  • Legal Framework Governing Company Secretaries
  • Values, Ethics, and Professional Conduct
  • Non-Compliances, Penalties and Adjudications
  • Reliefs and Remedies
• Part II – Audit and Due Diligence (60 Marks)
  • Concepts of Various Audits
  • Audit Engagement
  • Audit Principles and Techniques
  • Audit Process and Documentation
  • Forming an Opinion & Reporting
  • Secretarial Audit
  • Internal Audit & Performance Audit
  • Peer Review and Quality Review
  • Due Diligence
• Solved Papers
  • Solved Paper – June 2024
  • Solved Paper – December 2024
  • Solved Paper – June 2025

The structure of the book is as follows:

• Chapter-wise and Topic-wise Segmentation – Questions and answers are arranged to match the sequence of the ICSI syllabus for ease of study
• Integrated Tables – Includes chapter-wise marks distribution, previous exams’ trend analysis, and comparison with ICSI study material chapters
• Model Answers – Each answer is updated and drafted as per current provisions and judicial pronouncements, providing model answer-writing formats
• Step-wise Solutions – Complex questions are broken into logical steps for better understanding and applicati