This book is prepared exclusively for the Professional Level of Company Secretary Examination requirement. It covers the questions (topic-wise) & detailed answers strictly as per the new syllabus of ICSI.

The Present Publication is the 2^nd Edition for the CS-Professional | New Syllabus | Dec. 2024/June 2025 Exam. This book is authored by CS Ankush Bansal, with the following noteworthy features:

• As Per the New Syllabus of the ICSI
• [Strict Adherence to the New ICSI Syllabus] Ensuring complete alignment with the latest requirements

• [Comprehensive Coverage]
  • Past Exam Questions – Topic-wise, including CS Executive | June 2024 with suggested answers
• [Most Updated & Amended] Answers are fully updated as per relevant provisions and case laws
• [Chapter-wise Marks Distribution] Detailed distribution from June 2024 onwards
• [Exam Trend Analysis] Insights from previous exams, starting June 2024
• [ICSI Study Material Comparison] Chapter-wise for a comprehensive understanding

The contents of this book are as follows:

• Governance and Sustainability
  • Conceptual Framework of Corporate Governance
  • Legislative Framework of Corporate Governance in India
  • Board Effectiveness/Building Better Boards
  • Board Process through Secretarial Standards
  • Board Committees
  • Building Better Board
  • Concept of Governance in Professional Managed Company & Promoters Driven Company
  • Board Disclosures and Website Disclosures
  • Data Governance
  • Stakeholders Rights
  • Business Ethics, Code of Conduct and Anti-Bribery
  • Board’s Accountability on ESG
  • Environment
  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
  • Green Initiative
  • Governance Influencers
  • Empowerment of the Company Secretary Profession
• Risk Management
• Environment & Sustainability Reporting
  • Sustainability Audit; ESG Rating; Emerging Mandates from Government and Regulators
  • Integrated Reporting Framework; GRI Framework; BRS Reporting