The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI ) has recently signed an agreement with M/s Sify Software Limited. As per the revised arrangement the online test for compulsory computer training of the students, which is being presently conducted by M/s Aptech Ltd. will be henceforth conducted by M/s Sify Software Ltd. To facilitate the mandatory requirement for students having [Read More...]
Jan 142012
As expected the ICSI has announced a new syllabus and OMR based exam pattern for its CS course. As per a web release ICSI has stated that “The Foundation Programme being the entry level to the Company Secretaryship Course and gateway to the profession of Company Secretaries, the Syllabus Review Committee based on the feedback received from various stakeholders has completed [Read More...]
Dec 232011
GAIL INDIA LTD. & HINDUSTAN UNILIVER LIMITED GETS 11th ICSI National Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance 2011 (Presentation Ceremony held on 23rd Dec 2011 at Taj Krishna, Hyderabad.); SHRI AZIM PREMJI RECEIVES ICSI LIFE TIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD.
Dec 222011
11th ICSI National Award for Excellence in Corporate Governance 2011 Presentation Ceremony on 23rd Dec 2011 at Taj Krishna, Hyderabad.
The Foundation Day of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) was celebrated on 9th Dec 2011. Minister of Corporate Affairs, India and other experienced personalities from ICSI expressed their views on shaping the Corporate Environment of India. Mr. R P N Singh, Hon’ble Minister of State for Corporate Affairs, Government of India, while delivering the ICSI Foundation DAY [Read More...]
Nov 302011
COMPANY SECRETARYSHIP STUDENTS GETS NEW AVENUES FOR THEIR TRAINING – 6 (SIX) MONTHS TRAINING WITH FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS/MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS /LAW FIRMS ALLOWED BY ICSI. The Council of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India has allowed Financial Institutions/Management Consultants /Law firms to impart part of training (6 Months) of the 15 Months training to the Executive/Professional pass CS students. Accordingly, the [Read More...]
Highlights of New Companies Bill, 2011, The New Companies Bill, 2011 is likely to be introduced in the Parliament in Winter Session. 1. Mandatory rotation of Independent Directors in every 10 years 2. Periodic rotation of Auditors after every 4 years 3. Profit-making companies above a certain threshold will have to spend at least 2% of the average profits in the preceding three years [Read More...]
The Council of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, the apex body for regulating the Company Secretary Profession in India has approved the eligibility criteria for grant of exemption from undergoing Student Induction Programme (SIP) .The following candidates are exempted from under going SIP: (i) Candidates having one year of working experience as assistant or any other post equivalent [Read More...]
The Training & Educational Facilities Committee of the Council has approved the new format of the quarterly report to be submitted by the students. Students undergoing 15 months training or part training with Companies, PCS, MCA,ROC,RD,OL ,Financial Institutions, Law firms, Consultancy firms, IICA or any other organization registered with institute for imparting training are required to submit the quarterly report [Read More...]
The ICSI has decided to introduce New Syllabus & OMR based (Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions) for the Foundation Programme under new Syllabus w.e.f. December, 2012 examination. Please read below – Source: ICSI President Message Nov 2011: New syllabus for Foundation Programme The Foundation Programme being the entry level to the Company Secretaryship Course and gateway to the profession of [Read More...]
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