Company Secretarial Practice
About this course

Overview

Good standing is the accumulation of a great many small things done on time. This covers statutory duties, board and committee administration, and the governance support work that keeps a company compliant year after year without drama.

What you will be able to do

Learning outcomes

  • Describe statutory and governance duties
  • Prepare and minute board meetings
  • Maintain registers and statutory filings
  • Support the board on governance matters
  • Manage shareholder communications
What the course sets out to do

Course objectives

  • Explain the company secretary's role and duties
  • Administer board and committee meetings
  • Maintain statutory records and filings
  • Support governance and compliance
  • Manage shareholder and regulatory obligations
Course content

Modules

01

The secretary's role

Statutory duties and the governance role of the company secretary.

02

Board administration

Agendas, papers, meetings, and accurate minute taking.

03

Statutory compliance

Registers, returns, and filings that keep the company compliant.

04

Governance support

Advising the board and supporting governance processes.

05

Shareholder relations

General meetings, resolutions, and shareholder communications.

06

Records and disclosure

Managing corporate records and disclosure obligations.

Who it is for

Target audience

Company secretaries, assistant secretaries, and governance and board support staff.

Before you start

Prerequisites

A company secretarial, governance or legal support role.

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