The Effective Company Secretary
| Duration | 1 Day |
| Level | Introductory |
| Suitable for | The course is aimed at those who are looking for an introduction to the role of the company secretary as well as those who are looking to refresh and update their knowledge of the role. |
| CPD hours | 6 hours |
| Cost |
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| Dates |
Course Content
- Company Secretary and the Board
- Relationship with the board
- Directors
- Functions of the board
- Corporate Governance
- Aims of corporate governance
- Impact of the role of the company secretary
- Importance
- History
- Principles
- Meetings
- Purpose, benefits and problems
- Technicalities
- Planning and preparation
- Minutes and resolutions
- Record Keeping
- Statutory requirements
- Audit trails
- Company secretary’s role in compliance
- Corporate compliance
- Share registration
- Share certificates
- Transfers
- CREST
- Regulation of Listed Companies
- Public vs. Private
- London Stock Exchange
- Insider dealings
- Model code
Learning Outcomes
Having attended this course, delegates will:
- Comprehend the company secretarial function and the role of the company secretary within an organisation
- Have an understanding of the core duties of a company secretary