COURSE OBJECTIVES: This course deals with the core duties of the company secretary relating to a company’s identity, members’ decision-making, shares and share capital, as well as the company’s accounts and auditors.
Prior knowledge of the topics covered in Company Secretarial Practice – Part 1 is assumed. It is strongly recommended that delegates attend both Parts 1 and 2 as part of a two-day programme.
COURSE CONTENT
Company Identity
- Company name
- Letterheads and nameplates
- Company seal
Subsidiary Administration
- Single member companies
- Types of company and conversion/re-registration requirements
Accounts and Audit
- Accounts and accounting records
- Appointment of Auditors
- Dormant companies
Shares and Share Capital
- Share capital
- Share issues
- Share transfers
- Share registration
- Dividends
Members’ Decisions
- What decisions must be approved by members and how?
- Written resolutions of private companies
- General meetings
- Annual general meetings
Directors
- Types of director
- Appointment and removal
- Retirement by rotation
- Disqualification
- Duties and responsibilities
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The course is designed primarily for newly appointed company secretaries and their deputies and assistants. No prior knowledge is assumed except for the matters dealt with on Part 1. The course is also ideal as a refresher for more experienced company secretarial staff, particularly in view of the recent changes brought about by the Companies Act 2006.
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