The growth and expansion of corporate sector due to liberalization and globalization has resulted growth in demand for specialists in almost every sphere. Company Secretary is such a specialized professional. A Company Secretary is one who is responsible for efficient management of the corporate sector and act as an advisor in legal matter. He co-ordinates various departments of the organization, ensures compliance of company legislations and advises directors on statutory requirements of the company. Apart from this, he also looks after finance, accounts, legal, personnel and administrative functions. The institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) regulates the profession of Company Secretaries in India. It offers a three-stage course to qualify as Company Secretary. The Foundation Course is of 8 months that can be joined after 10+2 examination. After this, one can only be enrolled to the intermediate Course, which is of 9 months. The last stage is the Final examination after which candidates required to undergo practical training. Thereafter candidates become eligible for Associate Members of ICSI.
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The Institute of Company Secretary of India is the only recognized and professional Institute to conduct and regulate the course of Company Secretary. The institute has it’s headquarter at New Delhi with other three branches at Mumbai, Chennai and Calcutta.
