Fundamentals of Business Laws & Business Communication (FBLC | Law) | CRACKER

Book Type: Fundamentals of Business Laws & Business Communication (FBLC | Law) CRACKER for CMA Foundation Paper 1

Syllabus: ICMAI Syllabus 2022

Edition: 5th Edition | June 2026

Author: CA. Leena Lalit Parakh

Exam Pattern: 100 Marks | 50 MCQs | 2 Marks Each

Section-wise Weightage: Fundamentals of Business Laws – 80 Marks & Business Communication – 20 Marks

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Section A – Fundamentals of Business Laws (80 Marks):

• Module 1 – Introduction: Sources of Law; Legislative Process in India; Legal Methods & Court System in India; Primary & Subordinate Legislation
• Module 2 – Indian Contract Act, 1872: Essential Elements of Contract; Types of Contract; Offer & Acceptance; Void & Voidable Agreements; Consideration & Legality of Object; Capacity of Parties & Free Consent; Quasi Contract & Contingent Contract; Performance of Contract; Indemnity, Pledge, Guarantee & Agency; E-Contracts & E-Signatures; Discharge of Contracts; Breach of Contracts & Remedies
• Module 3 – Sale of Goods Act, 1930: Definition; Transfer of Ownership; Essential Conditions of a Contract; Conditions & Warranties; Performance of Contract of Sale; Rights of an Unpaid Seller
• Module 4 – Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881: Characteristics of Negotiable Instruments; Promissory Note, Cheque & Bill of Exchange; Differences between Promissory Note, Bill of Exchange & Cheque; Crossing; Dishonour of Cheques under Section 138

Section B – Business Communication (20 Marks):

• Module 5 – Business Communication: Introduction to Business Communication; Features of Effective Business Communication; Process of Communication; Types of Business Communication; Internet-Based Business Communication; Do's and Don'ts of Communication through Social Media; Writing & Drafting for Business Audiences; Intercultural & International Business Communication; Barriers of Communication; Legal Aspects of Business Communication; Use of Graphics & References

Past Solved Papers:

• December 2024
• June 2025
• December 2025
• June 2026

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