Taxmann’s Cracker – Cost & Management Audit (CMAD) (CMA-Final) (New Syllabus) by Tarun Agarwal for Dec 2026 Exams – 3rd Edition June 2026.

Taxmann’s CRACKER for Cost & Management Audit (CMA-Final, Group-IV, Paper-17) is a practice-first revision instrument designed for the final stretch of your exam preparation. Rather than re-teaching the subject from scratch, it reorganizes the entire Paper-17 syllabus into a fully solved question bank arranged module-by-module. Updated for the 3rd Edition (June 2026), it aligns perfectly with the official ICMAI study material, ensuring you revise the subject exactly the way the examiner sets it.

Key Exam Preparation Features

• Comprehensive Question Bank: Segregates past questions into Objective (1–2 marks) and Theory/Practical (4–10 marks), with the exact examination sitting and marks tagged against every item.

• Step-by-Step Numericals: Does not just provide the final answer. Every practical problem includes complete cost statements, ratio computations, make-or-buy evaluations, and supporting working notes.

• Strategic Trend Analysis: Features a Module-wise Marks Distribution (from 2023–2026) and a Previous Exams Trend Analysis to steer your effort toward consistently high-scoring areas.

• Current & Updated: Reflects the latest statutory positions, including the Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Rules 2014, updated Cost Accounting Standards, GACAP, and XBRL-based reporting.

• Latest Solved Papers: Includes module-wise solved papers for the two most recent sittings (December 2025 & June 2026) with suggested answers.

Complete Syllabus Coverage (Paper 17)

The book comprises 18 modules organized into four structured sections:

• Section A: Cost Audit (Modules 1–8) – Covering foundations, CRA Rules, auditor liabilities, ethics, CAS & GACAP, audit programs, and XBRL reporting.

• Section B: Management Audit (Modules 9–13) – Covering management reporting, performance analysis, ESG audit, corporate image evaluation, and functional audits.

• Section C: Internal Audit, Operational Audit & Other Related Issues (Modules 14–16) – Covering internal control, CARO, and specialized audits of hospitals, hotels, NGOs, and local bodies.

• Section D: Forensic Audit & Anti-Money Laundering (Modules 17–18) – Covering fraud risk management, financial forensics, and AML frameworks.

About the Authors

• CA Tarun Agarwal: An All-India Rank Holder across all levels of CA and a Gold Medalist in Financial Reporting. Holding multiple qualifications (CA, CS, LL.B., CFA, FRM), he is the founder of Simply Shiksha Coaching Institute in Surat. With over a decade of teaching experience, he has mentored more than 25 AIR holders in CMA studies and authored numerous best-selling CRACKER titles.

• CA Leena Lalit Parakh: A practicing Chartered Accountant with over 11 years of academic experience specializing in law, audit, and strategic management. Renowned for her practical teaching approach, she co-mentors CMA students in Surat, significantly contributing to the success of numerous top-ranking professionals. 

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