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Mastering the role of company secretary - Practice guide
- 2 hrs
- 2 CPD Points
- Start Any Time
- Interactive
- Start from $249.00
- ID116_BUSA
Mastering the role of company secretary - Practice guide
The company secretary sits at the intersection of governance, strategy, and compliance, quietly shaping the integrity and success of an organisation. Far beyond administrative duties, this role is a cornerstone of accountability, ensuring businesses meet their legal and operational responsibilities while navigating complex corporate landscapes. Whether in private or public enterprises, understanding the scope and impact of this pivotal position is essential.
This course equips you with the knowledge and skills to excel as a company secretary, ensuring you contribute to the heart of organisational excellence.At the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Analyse the legal requirements underpinning the role of a company secretary
- Identify potential conflicts of interest
- Identify the key tasks and documents a company secretary is responsible for
- Evaluate an effective Notice of Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Course Structure
- Business structures explained
- Sole trader and partnership structures
- Companies and multiple entities
- Trust structures
Overall a very thorough guide. The checklists and guidance notes are much appreciated.
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I will definitely do more of these interactive courses in the future. This has been my first one with you, and I am so impressed, I loved it. The quizzes are perfect - if you have read the text you can answer. The content is engaging with different forms of interaction. Love it.
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With our online on-demand interactive courses, you can learn when and where it suits you. We’ve designed each course to provide both education and enjoyment.
Each course offers a mix of engaging exercises, where you’ll gain access to:
- Interactive activities to challenge your understanding and put your knowledge to the test. You’ll also enjoy engaging exercises, such as flip cards, quizzes and drafting activities.
- Clearly identified outcomes so you know precisely what you’ll learn – and the skills you’ll gain. You’ll also be able to track your development and focus on key improvement areas.
- Extended course access so you can reference the material as you need – or revisit it should life get in the way.
- Feedback and template answers so you can refine your skills, grow your knowledge and gain fresh insights.
Access each module on the College’s learning portal. When you buy a single, you’ll have 24/7 unlimited access for 12-months from the date of purchase.
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If so, and you’re not a WA practitioner, you should claim 1 unit for each hour of participation, not including breaks.
Please check your local CPD rules for any caps on activity types, such as the private study of non-interactive audio/visual materials. You are responsible for keeping your own CPD records and complying with your local CPD rules.
No. Western Australian practitioners who complete our on-demand courses are currently unable to claim CPD points.
However, you may earn CPD points by attending select live CPD events or by completing select CPD Interactive modules.
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A digital subscription is our most popular option for firms, with pricing designed to accommodate teams of various sizes:
- For teams of 2 to 5 users, total cost: $1,399 per year. Enjoy savings of $1,096 using code FLEX5 when purchasing at the checkout
- For teams of 6 to 10 users, total cost: $1,799 per year. Unlock savings of $3,191 using code FLEX10 when purchasing at the checkout
- For teams of 10 or more users, please contact us directly for personalised pricing tailored to your organisation's needs
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