Company Secretary Fundamentals
Professional Development
Overview
This course will give you an overview of the role of a Company Secretary and the various duties and responsibilities required in the role. It will provide a governance framework within which to work, as well reviewing specific duties for certain jurisdictions and administrative duties typical for all jurisdictions.
Delivery
This course will be delivered through Microsoft Teams
Suitable For
New and experienced Company Secretaries, paralegals, company directors and administrators who look after the statutory filings for their companies. Whether you are looking to move into a Company Secretary role or are currently in one and are looking for ways to streamline the process, this programme will provide lots of practical examples for you.
Company Secretary Fundamentals
Time: 12:30 - 13:30
Cost: GBP 70
Course content
- Definitions of Company Secretary
- When do you need a Company Secretary?
- Core duties from a governance perspective
- Detailed list of core duties
- Review of several specific jurisdictions’ Company Secretary duties for comparison
- Supporting Chair & Directors
- Reporting lines
- Ensuring effective audit trails – introduction
- Statutory record keeping – introduction
Learning outcomes
Having attended this course, delegates will:
- Have a clearer understanding of the breadth and depth of knowledge that a company secretary is required to hold
- Understand the duties and responsibilities that a company secretary is responsible for
- Know how the company secretary role is fundamental to the effective running of a company
Meet the tutor
Heather-Anne Hubbell
Heather-Anne Hubbell is a tax and risk specialist with an extensive legacy in financial services, strategic planning and governance who designs and delivers directors and company secretary training based on her experience as a director and company secretary and on working with global financial institutions and their directors’ responsibilities.
She has an LLB from Western Ontario and an LLM from Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto.
Heather-Anne now provides risk, governance and strategic transformation services to a range of international clients, as well as running a number of businesses in the UK and Channel Islands.