CS Professional CRACKER Compliance Management Audit & Due Diligence (CMADD)(Due Diligence)

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)
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 application