Sage-Tips

Is ICSA worth doing?

Yes. ICSA can prove to be more difficult than the CS of ICSI. Primarily because the pattern and objective of the exams conducted by ICSA is vastly different from the ICSI. ICSA has practical approach towards its exams.

Can Indian company secretary work in USA?

US is snobbish country where you need to have studied law locally. So absolutely no chance in US. But you can work in other countries like UK, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, South Africa and Hong Kong after becoming a GradICSA.

Is Indian company secretary valid in Singapore?

With the finalisation of the talks company secretaries operating in the UK can also operate in Singapore, Malaysia and South Africa after their membership is withdrawn from the UK. The ICSI has 20,000 members in India.

Who can be a company secretary in Australia?

natural person
A company secretary must be a natural person who is over 18 years of age and must ‘normally’ reside in Australia. The directors appoint the company secretary and determine the terms and conditions of the office, including remuneration.

Is ICSA a professional degree?

Students must aim to stand out from the crowd with The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) qualification. ICSA is the leading recognised professional body for Chartered Secretaries and Administrators in the United Kingdom and around the world.

Is a company secretary required in Australia?

A private company is not required to appoint a company secretary, but if it does, at least one must ordinarily reside in Australia. Secondly, a company secretary must be : a natural person (that is, not a company); and. at least 18 years of age.

Do you need a company secretary in Australia?

A public company must have at least three directors (not counting alternate directors). At least two of the directors must live in Australia. A public company must also have at least one secretary. They must live in Australia.

How do I become a company secretary in India after ICSA UK?

Then, later, you can choose to earn your ACS from ICSI, India as well after passing 3 papers of ICSI. Only thing you can’t do by earning ICSI membership after ICSA, UK membership is that I believe, you can’t practice in India, but can get take up a job as a company secretary in India.

Should I join ICSI or ICSA after ICSA?

Only thing you can’t do by earning ICSI membership after ICSA, UK membership is that I believe, you can’t practice in India, but can get take up a job as a company secretary in India. My personal assessment is that ICSA, UK exams are easier to clear. Only thing is that it will cost you a little more to enroll as a student and take exams.

Is there any collaboration between ICSI and ICAI?

There is a collaboration with ICSI and ICAI – UK, after clearing some papers you can serve in London as a company secretary. ICSI has entered into a Memorandum of Association (MoU) with the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, UK.

What are the job opportunities for a company secretary degree under ICSI?

A Company Secretary degree under ICSI with a job experience of about 3-4 years gives a variety of possibilities abroad. while that is restrained to a few countries like UK, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong and a few another.