Accidental Company Secretary - eLearning

Overview of duties and responsibilities for new company secretaries in various types of organizations, including proprietary companies, public companies, government enterprises, and not-for-profits.

$559.09

non-member : $595.45

Description

This activity is presented by the Governance Institute of Australia. As a valued learning partner of CA ANZ; the Governance Institute of Australia has offered an additional discount code for CA ANZ members to redeem 12% discount on all short courses and certificates; using Discount Code CAANZ-2025-SCCERT-12OFF-SA. Please apply this code when purchasing courses directly on the GIA website or contact [email protected] for support.

This activity provides practical information and resources that you can apply directly in your role as company secretary; to perform your key responsibilities with confidence. Covering the essentials of corporate governance, the course will equip you to: comply with legislative and regulatory obligations, promote and initiate corporate governance frameworks and processes, manage director and shareholder meetings, plus manage and produce meeting minutes.

Learning Outcomes
Upon satisfactory completion of this activity, you will be able to:

Recognise the core duties of a company secretary.
Describe the range of legal responsibilities of a company secretary.
Define the typical tasks and activities of a company secretary.
Locate and apply useful resources for the role of a company secretary.

Benefits

You’ll gain a solid understanding of the role of company secretary and be able to identify key risks particularly in relation to the regulators.
Understand the specific requirements of the role for director and shareholder meetings.
Get all the practical guidance and tools you’ll need to perform the role of company secretary in your organisation and make a positive and significant contribution.
Enhance your career opportunities, including the option of a career in corporate governance.