Course description
Company Secretarial Practice for Support Staff
What exactly is a company? How is it set up? How does it work? This straightforward course starts from the beginning, using practical examples and exercises. Delegates will come away with a thorough grounding in company law and the role of the secretarial team.
No prior knowledge is assumed for this governance training course.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
- Are you curious about how companies operate and who is responsible for managing them?
- Are you interested in understanding the role of the company secretary in a business?
- Do you want to know what documents and information need to be filed at Companies House?
- Are you looking to learn how boards of directors make decisions and why some decisions require shareholder approval?
Outcome / Qualification etc.
By the end of the day, you will understand:
- Company law, and the legal and regulatory framework.
- The role of the company secretariat.
- Shares, capital and the stock exchange.
- The role, duties and liabilities of directors.
- Techniques and tips on the execution of key compliance tasks, including filing statutory documents, keeping registers and organising the company AGM.
You will also receive:
- A delegate pack containing comprehensive course notes and presentation slides
- A certificate to show you have attended the course
- 6 hours credit towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- 6 months complimentary professional subscription of The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland. This includes a subscription to G+C Magazine as well as access to briefings, discounts and our knowledge base.
Reviews
Average rating 5
A perfect level for me and a great overview of the role of the company secretary.
Expenses
- £755 +VAT (Non-members)
- £680 +VAT (Professional subscribers)
- £605 +VAT (Chartered Governance Institute members)
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Overall, it is a good course to start with for people like me with no prior experiences or background knowledge, and the instructors are very knowledgeable.