Exam Details

• Post: Company Secretary cum Finance Manager
• Department: Kerala State Film Development Corporation Ltd. (KSFDC Ltd)
• Exam Conducted by: Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC)
• Paper Code: 58/2016
• Date of Examination: 29th April 2016
• Year: 2016

Overview of the Exam

The Kerala PSC Company Secretary cum Finance Manager exam is conducted to recruit professionals with expertise in corporate governance, finance management, and business law for the Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC). This exam tests candidates' knowledge in company law, financial management, corporate accounting, taxation, and general awareness.

The role of Company Secretary cum Finance Manager is crucial in corporate compliance, financial planning, budgeting, and managing legal aspects of a government corporation.

Exam Pattern and Syllabus

The Kerala PSC Company Secretary cum Finance Manager exam consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering company law, finance, taxation, business management, and general knowledge. Below is the detailed syllabus breakdown:

1. Company Law and Corporate Governance

✔ Companies Act, 2013 – Incorporation, Memorandum and Articles of Association, board meetings.
✔ Corporate Governance & Ethics – SEBI guidelines, corporate social responsibility (CSR).
✔ Legal Compliance & Secretarial Practice – Filing statutory returns, shareholder rights, board resolutions.

2. Financial Management

✔ Capital Budgeting – Investment appraisal techniques (NPV, IRR, Payback Period).
✔ Working Capital Management – Cash flow, fund flow analysis, inventory management.
✔ Cost of Capital and Capital Structure – Debt vs equity, financial leverage, optimal capital structure.

3. Corporate Accounting and Auditing

✔ Financial Statements Analysis – Balance sheet, profit & loss account, cash flow statements.
✔ Accounting Standards (AS & Ind AS) – Recognition and measurement of financial transactions.
✔ Auditing Standards and Internal Control – Statutory audit, internal audit, forensic audit basics.

4. Taxation and Financial Regulations

✔ Direct Taxes – Income Tax, Corporate Tax, GST basics, deductions, and exemptions.
✔ Indirect Taxes – Goods and Services Tax (GST), customs duties, service tax.
✔ Tax Planning and Compliance – E-filing, TDS, tax benefits for companies.

5. Business Law and Industrial Relations

✔ Contract Act & Negotiable Instruments Act – Essentials of contracts, promissory notes, cheques.
✔ Labour Laws & Employment Laws – Minimum Wages Act, Provident Fund (PF), ESI.
✔ Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) – Copyrights, patents, trademarks, industrial design.

6. Economics and Business Environment

✔ Micro and Macro Economics – Demand-supply analysis, inflation, fiscal policy.
✔ Stock Market & Financial Institutions – RBI, SEBI, mutual funds, venture capital.
✔ Government Policies & Budgeting – Fiscal deficit, economic reforms, financial inclusion.

7. General Knowledge and Current Affairs

✔ Kerala Economy and Industries – Major industries, tourism, film industry contributions.
✔ Indian Constitution and Corporate Laws – Fundamental rights, directive principles.
✔ Latest Business and Financial News – Recent mergers, acquisitions, policy changes.