This book is prepared exclusively for the Professional Level of Company Secretary Examination requirement. It includes comprehensive past exam questions (topic-wise) and detailed answers aligned with the latest ICSI syllabus.
The Present Publication is the 2nd Edition for the CS-Professional | New Syllabus | June/Dec. 2025 Exams. This book is authored by CS NS Zad and CS Divya Bajpai, with the following noteworthy features:
• [Strict Adherence to the New ICSI Syllabus] Ensuring complete alignment with the latest requirements
• [Comprehensive Coverage]
o Past Exam Questions (Topic-wise), including:
§ CS Professional – Dec. 2024 | Suggested Answers
• [Most Updated & Amended] Answers are fully updated as per relevant provisions and case laws
• [Chapter-wise Marks Distribution] from June 2019 onwards
• [Exam Trend Analysis] for previous exams, starting June 2024
• [ICSI Study Material Comparison] is provided chapter-wise for a comprehensive understanding
The contents of this book are as follows:
• Part I – Corporate Restructuring
o Types of Corporate Restructuring
o Acquisition of Company/Business
o Planning & Strategy
o Process of Merger & Amalgamation Transactions
o Documentation – Merger & Amalgamation
o Accounting in Corporate Restructuring
o Taxation & Stamp Duty Aspects of Corporate Restructuring
o Regulation of Combinations
o Regulatory Approvals of Scheme
o Fast Track Mergers
o Cross Border Mergers
• Part II – Valuation
o Valuation of Business & Assets – I
o Valuation of Business & Assets – II
• Part II – Insolvency, Liquidation & Winding-up
o Insolvency
o Application for Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process
o Role, Functions & Duties of IP/IRP/RP
o Resolution Strategies
o Convening and Conduct of Meetings of the Committee of Creditors
o Preparation & Approval of Resolution Plan
o Pre-packaged Insolvency Resolution Process
o Cross Border Insolvency
o Liquidation on or After Failing of Resolution Plan
o Voluntary Liquidation
o Debt Recovery & SARFAESI
o Winding-up by Tribunal under the Companies Act, 2013
o Strike-off & Restoration of Name of the Company and LLP
o Case Study Based Questions