ABC Analysis for CS EXECUTIVE Exams
As aspiring Company Secretary, understanding importance of each subject in your curriculum is crucial for effective exam preparation. To streamline your study efforts and maximize your performance, we’ve conducted an ABC analysis of past exam attempts for the CS Executive level. This analysis categorizes important chapters into three distinct groups: Category A, B, and C.
Category A consists of high-impact topics that are frequently tested and require a deep understanding.
Category B includes essential but moderately weighted subjects that are still significant for your overall success.
Finally, Category C comprises less critical topics that, while necessary to know, can be approached with a lighter focus.
CS EXECUTIVE
SUBJECTS | A CATEGORY CHAPTERS(50 – 55 Marks) | B CATEGORY CHAPTERS (30 – 35 Marks) | C CATEGORY CHAPTERS (15 – 20 Marks) |
JURISPRUDENCE, INTEREPRETATION & GENERAL LAWS | Constitution of India Civil procedure code Criminal Procedure code Indian Penal Code, 1860 Law Relating to Tort RTI Act, 2005 IT Act , 2000 | Sources of Law Interpretation of Statutes Indian Evidence Act,1872 Arbitration and Conciliation Act Indian Stamp Act Registration Act Administrative Law | Law relating to Specific Relief Limitation Act, 1963 Contract Law Law relating to Sale of Goods Law relating to Negotiable Instruments |
COMPANY LAWS & PRACTICES | Shares and Share Capital-Concepts Accounts and Auditors General Meetings Directors Members and Shareholders Dormant Company Meetings of Board and its Committees Board Composition and Powers of the Board Key Managerial Personnel (KMP’s) and their Remuneration | Corporate Social Responsibility-Concepts Annual Report-Concepts Inspection, Inquiry and Investigation Compromise, Arrangement and Amalgamations-Concepts Legal Status and Types of Registered Companies Introduction to Company Law Memorandum and Articles of Association and its Alteration | Charges Distribution of Profits Debt Instruments-Concepts |
SETTING UP OF BUSINESS, INDUSTRIAL & LABOUR LAWS | Corporate Entities -Companies Limited Liability Partnership Conversion of Business Entities Various Initial Registrations and Licenses Law of Industrial Relations Law of Wages Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 | Selection of Business Organization Financial Services Organization Identifying laws applicable to various Industries and their initial compliances Constitution and Labour Laws Evaluation of Labour Legislation and need of Labour Code | Startups and its Registration Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Non-Corporate Entities Business Collaborations Setting up of Branch Office/ Liaison Office/ Wholly owned Subsidiary by Foreign Company Setting up of Business outside India and Issue Relating Thereto Law of Welfare & Working Condition Social Security Legislations |
CORPORATE ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | Consolidation of Accounts Financial Statement Analysis Cash Flows Capital Budgeting Working Capital Management Operational Approach to Financial Decision | Related Aspects of Company Accounts Introduction to Accounting Introduction to Corporate Accounting Accounting Standards (AS) Forecasting Financial Statements Introduction Dividend Decisions Security Analysis | Accounting for Share Capital Accounting for Debentures Time Value of Money Cost of Capital Capital Structure |
SECURITIES LAWS & CAPITAL MARKET | Securities Contracts (Regulations) Act 1956 Securities and Exchange Board of India Issue of Capital & Disclosure Requirements Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Issue and Listing of Non-Convertible Securities Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers – Concepts Prohibition of Insider Trading Buy-Back of Securities | International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) Collective Investment Schemes Securities Market Intermediaries Laws Governing to Depositories and Depository Participants | Basics of Capital Market Secondary Market in India Share Based Employee Benefits and Sweat Equity Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair Trade Practices Relating to Securities Market Delisting and Buyback of Securities – Concepts Mutual Funds |
ECONOMIC, COMMERCIAL & INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWS | Law relating Foreign Exchange Management Foreign Direct Investments – Regulations & Policy Competition Law Law relating to Consumer Protection Intellectual Property Rights Law relating to Patents Law relating to Trade Marks Law relating to Copyright | Law relating to Fugitive Economic Offenders Law relating to Benami Transactions & Prohibition Legal Metrology Real Estate Regulation and Development Law Foreign Trade Policy & Procedure | Overseas Direct Investment External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) Law relating to Special Economic Zones Law relating to Geographical Indications of Goods Law relating to Designs |
TAX LAWS & PRACTICES | Basic Concept of Income Tax Income under the head Salary Income under the head House Property Profits and Gains from Business and Profession Capital Gains Levy and Collection of GST Time, Value & Place of Supply Input Tax Credit & Computation of GST Liability Overview of Customs Act | Income from Other Sources Clubbing provisions and Set off and / or Carry forward of Losses Deductions Computation of Total Income and Tax Liability of various Entities Basics of Goods and Services Tax ‘GST’ | Direct Taxes – At a Glance Incomes which do not form part of Total Income Classification and Tax incidence on Companies Procedural Compliance Concept of Indirect Taxes at a Glance Procedural Compliance under GST |
by leveraging the insights from our ABC analysis, you can tailor your study strategy to prioritize your time and efforts effectively. Focusing on Category A topics will ensure you build a strong foundation in high-impact areas, while Category B subjects will reinforce your understanding and contribute significantly to your overall performance. Meanwhile, Category C topics can be reviewed as supplementary material, allowing you to optimize your study plan without overwhelming yourself. This structured approach will not only enhance your exam preparation but also boost your confidence as you work towards becoming a successful Company Secretary.