Taxmann's CRACKER for Compliance Management Audit & Due Diligence (Paper 3 | CMADD/Due Diligence) – Past Exam Questions & Answers for CS Professional | New Syllabus | Dec. 2025/June 2026 Exams
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 4th Edition for the Dec. 2025/June 2026 Exams. 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) o Compliance Framework o Documentation & Maintenance of Records o Signing and Certification o Legal Framework Governing Company Secretaries o Values, Ethics, and Professional Conduct o Non-Compliances, Penalties and Adjudications o Reliefs and Remedies • Part II – Audit and Due Diligence (60 Marks) o Concepts of Various Audits o Audit Engagement o Audit Principles and Techniques o Audit Process and Documentation o Forming an Opinion & Reporting o Secretarial Audit o Internal Audit & Performance Audit o Peer Review and Quality Review o Due Diligence • Solved Papers o Solved Paper – June 2024 o Solved Paper – December 2024 o 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 application.
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