Padhuka’s Practical Learning Series – Financial Management and Strategic Management – 3rd Edition 2026 is a detailed and practice-oriented publication crafted specifically for Chartered Accountancy Intermediate students preparing under the latest ICAI syllabus and examination pattern.

Authored by CA B. Saravana Prasath, this updated 3rd Edition (2026) comprehensively covers the complete syllabus of Financial Management and Strategic Management applicable for the May 2026, September 2026, and January 2027 examinations. The book is designed to combine conceptual clarity with practical problem-solving and examination-focused preparation.

The publication presents both Financial Management and Strategic Management in a structured, student-friendly, and easy-to-understand format. Each chapter includes systematic explanations, chapter overviews, diagrams, charts, tables, comparison analysis, and graphical presentations to help students understand concepts quickly and retain them effectively for examinations.

The book comprehensively covers important topics including:

• Introduction to Financial Management
• Time Value of Money
• Capital Budgeting Decisions
• Cost of Capital
• Capital Structure Decisions
• Leverages and Dividend Decisions
• Working Capital Management
• Risk Analysis in Capital Budgeting
• Strategic Analysis and Planning
• Strategy Formulation and Implementation
• Business-Level and Corporate-Level Strategies
• Functional Strategies and Strategic Control

This edition includes approximately 415+ solved illustrations with step-by-step working notes and explanations to strengthen conceptual understanding and numerical problem-solving skills. It also contains around 600+ MCQs, including case scenario-based questions with answers for examination practice and self-assessment.

A dedicated Fast Track Referencer section helps students revise important formulas, concepts, and procedures quickly before examinations. The practical and exam-oriented approach of the book makes it highly useful for self-study, revision, classroom learning, and concept reinforcement.

Structured in a reader-friendly and systematic format, this publication is highly beneficial for CA Intermediate students seeking strong conceptual foundations, practical application skills, and examination-oriented preparation in Financial Management and Strategic Management.

Key Features:

• Specially designed for CA Intermediate students
• Applicable for May 2026, Sep 2026 & Jan 2027 exams
• Covers complete Financial Management & Strategic Management syllabus
• Includes 415+ solved illustrations with step-by-step solutions
• Contains 600+ MCQs including case-based questions
• Concept explanation through diagrams, charts, and tables
• Fast Track Referencer for quick revision
• Exam-oriented and student-friendly presentation
• Useful for conceptual clarity, practice, and self-study

This book serves as an essential academic and examination resource for mastering Financial Management and Strategic Management at the CA Intermediate level.