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Candidates who seek lucrative jobs in the corporate world can get a great start after pursuing the Company Secretary, a lucrative course in the commerce domain and is one of the most popular career choices amongst commerce students. However, students of all fields can apply for the company secretary course.

The company secretary course is offered by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).

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Three steps
The Company Secretary course consists of three stages. They are .. Foundation? Program, Executive Program, Professional Program. Enter the Foundation program with an Inter / equivalent qualification. Graduates can getdirect admission to the Executive Program.

Foundation Programme:
Foundation Programme is 1 year (minimum) duration. It consists of English and Business Communication, Financial Accounting Economics and Statistics,Elements of Business Laws and Management.

Executive Programme:
It is 1 year (minimum) duration or more depending on the time taken by you to clear all subjects.

Module 1:

Company Accounts, Cost and Management
General and Commercial Laws
Tax Laws
Accounting

Module 2:
Company Law
Securities Laws and Compliances
Economic and Labor Laws

Professional Programme:
Professional Programme is 1 year (minimum) or more depending on the time taken by you to clear all subjects.

Module 1:
Drafting, Appearances and Pleadings
Company Secretarial Practice

Module 2:
Corporate Restructuring & Insolvency
Financial, Treasury and Forex Management

Module 3:
Advanced Tax Laws and Practice
Strategic Management, Alliances and International Trade

Module 4:
Governance, Business Ethics and Sustainability
Due Diligence and Corporate Compliance Management

What is the Eligibility for ICSI-CS?
  • After Class 12: Students applying for the Company Secretary Course after 10+2 will have to register for the Foundation Programme to start with. Students of science, commerce as well as arts can apply for the course.
  • After Graduation: If candidates seek Company Secretary course after graduation they can apply straight away for the Executive Programme and continue with the Professional Programme after pursuing graduation in any field apart from fine arts.
  • Final Programme: Candidates who have not passed the executive programme after graduation or those who have not passed the foundation and executive programme after 10+2 will not be allowed to pursue the Professional Programme.

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How to apply for CS Executive Entrance Test?
Candidates can register online.
Please visit, https://smash.icsi.in/Documents/CSEET_ONLINEREGISTRATION.pdf

Important dates:
  • Last date: 15th April, 2021.
  • CS Executive Entrance Test (CSEET): 08th May, 2021.

Candidates can also apply for jobs through the official website of the institute and job vacancies will be displayed on the website. Campus interviews are also conducted for candidates after they have completed the 15-month training. Candidates can also pursue a PhD after completing their courses.

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Expected salary for Company Secretaries
Company Secretaries are essential resources of the corporate world and are therefore offered excellent salary packages. A fresher can expect a package varying from Rs. 3 lakh to Rs. 5 lakh per annum. With experience, the salaries can also go up to Rs.20 lakh per annum and more, depending on the type of company.

Company Secretary Job Profiles: Legal Advisor, Corporate Policymaker, Corporate Planner, Chief Administrative Officer etc.

For more details, please visit, https://www.icsi.edu/home/
Published date : 25 Mar 2021 01:30PM

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