Introduction to ICSA for the National Union of Company Secretaries Simon Osborne FCIS, Chief Executive, ICSA December 2014
Who we are • The international qualifying body for chartered secretaries. • A respected global authority on governance and compliance. • An active professional community committed to high standards.
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What we do • Qualify chartered secretaries and train other governance, risk and compliance professionals.
• Support our members and students.
• Promote good governance practice across all sectors.
• Shape the corporate governance agenda.
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Mission and values Our mission To champion good governance and develop the value, skills and effectiveness of company secretaries and governance professionals in all sectors. Our guiding values: • Openness: we are open, accessible and honest • Integrity: we are impartial, independent and informed • Authority: we speak for our profession with experience and expertise.
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Global membership 2013/14
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UKRIAT membership 2013/14
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Other services • Authoritative publications and technical guidance. • Briefings, seminars, regional and national conferences. • Continuous professional development and networking events. • Professional training, in class, online and in-house. • Research and advice. • Board evaluation and development services. • Market-leading entity management and board portal software.
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Thought leadership
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What is a chartered secretary? • Trained in law, finance, strategy, governance & company secretarial practice. • Qualified to be company secretaries of publicly quoted & private companies, public authorities, charities and not for profit bodies. • Trained to assist with changing business requirements such as updates to governance and regulatory regimes. • Equipped for a wide range of governance, legal and finance roles.
• Able to work with early career exposure to the board.
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How to qualify Successfully complete CSQS and gain 6 years relevant work experience.
CSQS • 8 x modules open access qualifying scheme, with many different pathways. • flexible study methods which include distance & online learning. • exemptions for prior qualifications in law, accountancy or business.
• fast track options for lawyers and accountants working in relevant roles for 5+ years.
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Qualifications and training Core qualifications • Chartered Secretaries Qualifying Scheme (CSQS) • Certificate in International Finance and Administration (IFA) Specialist qualifications • Company Secretarial Practice • Employee Share Schemes Short courses • On governance, law, company secretarial practice, compliance, risk and personal effectiveness Online training • 12 courses and growing across 2015 Bespoke training • In-house options according to organisational needs. 11
Online training courses •
Automatic Enrolment: A Guide for Professionals
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Anti-Money Laundering
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Communicating Complex Ideas
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Corporate Governance
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Data Protection
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Due Diligence in Mergers and Acquisition
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Finance: The Basics
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Financial Briefing: Assessing Going Concern
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Professionalism and Ethics
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Negotiation Skills
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Risk Management
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Strategic Financial Management 12
How can I join ICSA? • Become a Chartered Secretary Many different pathways through CSQS are available, depending upon your current qualifications and experience.
• Join us as an Affiliate Affiliateship gives you access to our resources, expertise and supportive professional community.
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Connect with us
[email protected] www.icsa.org.uk
Download the Henley Report and watch Professor Kakabase’s presentation at www.icsa.org.uk/cosecreport
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Thank you
