The entry-level to Company Secretary course is witnessing a paradigm shift in the methods of learning. The book is an endeavour to provide aspirants of the Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) a complete book to strengthen and incorporate student-centric learning. This question bank has been prepared with determination and perseverance that students who use it should succeed in the examination and keep them abreast of current affairs included in their curriculum. This book has been divided into four parts to cover the entire syllabus: • Business Communication (50 Marks) • Legal Aptitude & Logical Reasoning (50 Marks) • Economic & Business Environment (50 Marks) • Current Affairs, Presentation & Communication Skills (50 Marks) The Present Publication is the 2nd Edition, authored by CA (Dr.) K.M. Bansal, Adv. Ritika Godhwani & Dr. Ritu Gupta, with the following noteworthy features: • [Scientific Methodical Approach] has been followed in the sequence of the topics included in each chapter • [7,000+ Topic/Chapter-wise Questions in MCQ Format] strictly as per the CSEET Guidelines • [Hints for Numerical Questions] included in chapters on 'Economics' & 'Logical Reasoning' • [Mock Test Papers] along with answers are incorporated in this book • [Division Test Papers] are given at the end of each chapter The detailed contents of this book are as follows: • Business Communication 𝚘 English Grammar and its Usage 𝚘 Enriching Vocabulary 𝚘 Comprehension of Passage and Art of Summarising 𝚘 Concept of Business Communication 𝚘 Listening Skills 𝚘 Business Correspondence 𝚘 Concept of E-Correspondence 𝚘 Common Business Terminologies • Legal Aptitude & Logical Reasoning 𝚘 Indian Constitution 𝚘 Elements of General Laws 𝚘 Elements of Company Secretaries Legislation 𝚘 Elements of Company Law 𝚘 Legal Terminology and Maxims 𝚘 Logical Reasoning 𝚘 Verbal Reasoning 𝚘 Analytical Reasoning • Economic and Business Environment 𝚘 Basics of Demand and Supply & Forms of Market Competition 𝚘 National Income Accounting and Related Concepts 𝚘 Indian Union Budget 𝚘 Indian Financial Markets 𝚘 Indian Economy 𝚘 Entrepreneurship Scenario 𝚘 Business Environment 𝚘 Key Government Institutions • Current Affairs, Presentation and Communication Skills 𝚘 International & National Affairs 𝚘 Financial Affairs 𝚘 Political Affairs 𝚘 Legal and Other Affairs 𝚘 Recent Current Affairs 𝚘 Presentation and Communication Skills (Viva-Voce)

This book is prepared exclusively for the Executive Level of Company Secretary Examination requirement. Each chapter covers problems & solutions along with multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The Present Publication is the 7th Edition for CS-Executive | Old Syllabus | Dec. 2023 Exam. This book is authored by CS N.S. Zad, with the following noteworthy features: • [Comprehensive, Lucid & Systematic] presentation of theory, practical questions & MCQs • [Coverage] of this book includes o [2900+ MCQs] along with Problems & Solutions are covered in each chapter o [Theory & Practical Based MCQs] with the following for complicated terms and mathematical calculations: § Hints § Working Notes § Explanatory Notes o [Fully Solved Questions of Past Exams], including: § Solved Paper – June 2023 | Suggested Answers o [Chapter-wise Marks Distribution] is included in this book from June 2019 onwards The contents of this book are as follows: • Part A – Financial Management o Nature & Scope of Financial Management o Working Capital Management o Receivable Management o Inventory Management o Management of Cash & Marketable Securities o Leverages o Capital Structure o Cost of Capital o Capital Budgeting o Dividend Policy o Security Analysis & Portfolio Management o Project Finance & Types of Financing • Part B – Strategic Management o Introduction to Management o Introduction to Strategic Management o Business Policy & Formulation of Functional Strategy o Strategic Analysis & Planning o Strategic Implementation & Control o Analyzing Strategic Edge

This book is prepared exclusively for the Executive Level of Company Secretary Examination requirement. It covers the questions (topic-wise) & detailed answers strictly as per the old syllabus of ICSI. The Present Publication is the 10th Edition for the CS-Executive | Old Syllabus | June 2024 Exam. This book is authored by CS N.S. Zad, with the following noteworthy features: • Coverage of this book includes o Fully-Solved Questions of Past Exams, including: § Solved Paper: Dec. 2023 | Suggested Answers • [Arrangement of Questions] Topic-wise arrangement of past exam questions & answers • [Most Amended & Updated] Covers the latest applicable provisions and amendments under the respective laws • [Marks Distribution] Chapter-wise marks distribution for past exams from June 2018 onwards • [Trend Analysis] for previous exams from December 2020 onwards • [ICSI Study Material Comparison] is provided chapter-wise The contents of this book are as follows: • Part A – Foreign Exchange Management & NBFCs o Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 o Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 o FEMA – Current & Capital Account Transactions, Liberalized Remittance Scheme o FEMA – Foreign Direct Investment in India o FEMA – Direct Investment Outside India o External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) o Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 o Foreign Trade Policy & Procedures o Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFC) o Special Economic Zones Act, 2005 • Part B – Competition Law o Competition Act, 2002 • Part C – Commercial Laws o Consumer Protection Act, 2019 o Essential Commodities Act, 1955 o Legal Metrology Act, 2009 • Part D – Property Laws o Transfer of Property Act, 1882 o Real Estate (Regulation & Development) Act, 2016 • Part E – Anti-Corruption Laws o Prohibition of Benami Property Transaction Act, 1988 o Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 • Part F – Business Laws o Contract Act, 1872 o Specific Relief Act, 1963 o Sale of Goods Act, 1930 o Partnership Act, 1932 o Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

This book is prepared exclusively for the Executive Level of Company Secretary Examination requirement as per the New Syllabus. It covers the questions (topic-wise) questions & detailed answers strictly as per the latest examination pattern The Present Publication is the 3rd Edition for the CS-Executive | New Syllabus | Dec. 2024/June 2025 Exams. This book is authored by CS N.S. Zad, with the following noteworthy features: • Strictly as per the New Syllabus of ICSI • [Comprehensive Coverage] o Past Exam Questions (Topic-wise), including: § CS Executive June 2024 | Suggested Answers o Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) • [Most Amended & Updated] as per the provisions of the Companies Act 2013 • [Chapter-wise Marks Distribution] from June 2019 • [Exam Trend Analysis] for previous exams, from Dec. 2023 • Chapter-wise Comparison with ICSI Study Material The contents of this book are as follows: • Part A – Corporate Accounting o Introduction to Accounting o Introduction to Corporate Accounting o Accounting Standards o Accounting for Share Capital o Accounting for Debentures o Related Aspects of Company Accounts o Consolidation of Accounts o Financial Statement Analysis o Cash Flow Statement o Forecasting Financial Statements • Part B – Financial Management o Introduction to Financial Management o Time Value of Money o Capital Budgeting o Cost of Capital o Capital Structure & Leverages o Dividend Decisions o Working Capital Management o Security Analysis o Operational Approach to Financial Decision

This book is prepared exclusively for the Executive Level of Company Secretary Examination requirement. It covers the questions (topic-wise) & detailed answers strictly as per the old syllabus of ICSI. The Present Publication is the 9th Edition for the CS-Executive | Old Syllabus | June 2024 Exam. This book is authored by CS N.S. Zad, with the following noteworthy features: • Coverage of this book includes o Fully-Solved Questions of Past Exams, including the Dec. 2023 Exam • [Arrangement of Questions] Topic-wise arrangement of past exam questions • [Practical MCQs] with Hints • [Marks Distribution] Chapter-wise marks distribution from June 2019 onwards • [ICSI Study Material Comparison] is provided chapter-wise The contents of this book are as follows: • Part A – Financial Management o Nature & Scope of Financial Management o Working Capital Management o Receivable Management o Inventory Management o Management of Cash & Marketable Securities o Leverages o Capital Structure Decisions o Cost of Capital o Capital Budgeting – Basic o Dividend Policy o Security Analysis & Portfolio Management o Project Finance & Types of Financing • Part B – Strategic Management o Introduction to Management o Introduction to Strategic Management o Business Policy & Formulation of Functional Strategy o Strategic Analysis & Planning o Strategic Implementation & Control o Analysing Strategic Edge

This book is prepared exclusively for the Executive Level of Company Secretary Examination requirement. Each chapter covers problems & solutions along with multiple-choice questions (MCQs). The Present Publication is the 8th Edition for CS-Executive | Old Syllabus | Dec. 2023 Exam. This book is authored by CS N.S. Zad, with the following noteworthy features: • [Coverage] of this book includes o [2900+ MCQs] along with Problems & Solutions are covered in each chapter o [Theory & Practical Based MCQs] with the following for complicated terms and mathematical calculations: § Hints § Working Notes § Explanatory Notes o [Fully Solved Questions of Past Exams], including: § Solved Paper – June 2023 | Suggested Answers o Problems & Solutions along with Multiple Choice Questions • [Most Amended & Updated] Covers the latest applicable provisions and amendments as per the Companies Act, 2013 • [Marks Distribution] is provided Chapter-wise from December 2019 onwards The contents of this book are as follows: • Corporate Accounting o Introduction to Financial Accounting o Introduction to Corporate Accounting o Accounting for Issue of Shares o Issue of Right & Bonus Shares o Redemption of Preference Shares o Buy-Back of Shares o Issue & Redemption of Debentures o Underwriting of Shares & Debentures o Accounting for Share-Based Payments (ESOS & ESOP) o Financial Statements Interpretation o Consolidation of Accounts o Corporate Financial Reporting o Cash Flow Statements o Overview of Accounting Standards o National & International Accounting Authorities o Adoption, Convergence & Interpretation of IFRS & Accounting Standards in India • Management Accounting o Overview of Cost o Cost Accounting Records & Cost Audit under the Companies Act, 2013 o Budgetary Control o Ratio Analysis o Fund Flow Statement o Management Reporting o Marginal Costing o Activity-Based Costing (ABC) o Valuation of Goodwill & Shares o Valuation, Principles & Framework o Methods of Valuation

This book is prepared exclusively for the Executive Level of Company Secretary Examination requirement. It covers the questions (topic-wise) & detailed answers strictly as per the syllabus of ICSI. The Present Publication is the 8th Edition for CS-Executive | Old Syllabus | Dec. 2023 Exam. This book is authored by CS N.S. Zad with the following noteworthy features: • [Coverage] of this book includes o Fully Solved Questions of Past Exams, including: § Solved Paper – June 2023 | Suggested Answers • [Topic-wise] arrangement of past exam questions • [Practical MCQs] with Hints • [Most Amended & Updated] Covers the latest applicable provisions and amendments as per the Companies Act, 2013 • [Marks Distribution] Chapter-wise Marks Distribution from December 2019 onwards • [ICSI Study Material] comparison The contents of this book are as follows: • Corporate Accounting o Introduction to Financial Accounting o Introduction to Corporate Accounting o Accounting for Issue of Shares o Issue of Right & Bonus Shares o Redemption of Preference Shares o Buy-Back of Shares o Issue & Redemption of Debentures o Underwriting of Shares & Debentures o Accounting for Share-Based Payments (ESOS & ESOP) o Financial Statements Interpretation o Consolidation of Accounts o Corporate Financial Reporting o Cash Flow Statements o Overview of Accounting Standards o National & International Accounting Authorities o Adoption, Convergence & Interpretation of IFRS & Accounting Standards in India • Management Accounting o Overview of Cost o Cost Accounting Records & Cost Audit under the Companies Act, 2013 o Budgetary Control o Ratio Analysis o Fund Flow Statement o Management Reporting o Marginal Costing o Activity-Based Costing (ABC) o Valuation of Goodwill & Shares o Valuation, Principles & Framework o Methods of Valuation