Estimated results release date for Offshore Finance course
The estimated date for release of the February 2010 Offshore Finance and Administration examination results is Tuesday 6th April 2010.
Study Texts for the June 2010 Exams
Updated information on the study texts for the June 2010 examinations, for the Certificate and Diploma in Business Practice and the Professional Programme, can be found on the News page.
Companies Act 2006
Candidates preparing to take 'Business Law in Practice', 'Corporate Law' or 'Corporate Secretaryship' need to check the notices about Companies Act references for your Programme on the News page.
Programme handbooks
Programme Handbooks for 'Certificate and Diploma in Business Practice' and 'Professional Programme' have been updated. You can find the Handbooks in 'Fees, forms and texts'.
Welcome to ICSA
Welcome to ICSA (The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators). If you want to find out more about a leading career as a Chartered Secretary you have come to the right place. ICSA is the professional qualifying body for Chartered Secretaries and the world's leading authority on corporate governance.
What does a Chartered Secretary do?
Chartered Secretaries are high ranking professionals who are qualified in corporate law, finance, governance, company secretaryship and management. Highly valued by employers, they advise on the conduct of business from legal advice and conflicts of interest through accounting advice to the development of strategy and corporate planning. They are the key players with the skills, vision and values to take their organisations forward.
Here are some of the key benefits of being a Chartered Secretary:
- You'll be on the fast track to the boardroom - once qualified you'll work closely with the Chairman and the board
- The qualification is internationally recognised and gives you access to a broad range of portable skills
- You'll be able to work in the private, public or not-for-profit sectors or set up your own business offering company secretarial services
- It's well paid. According to a survey published by recruitment firm Chambers and Partners in September 2008, the base salary for a top company secretarial job in a FTSE 100 company averaged out at £188,417, with an average bonus of £67,667.
How to become a Chartered Secretary
The ICSA's Chartered Secretary qualifying scheme provides the most wide-ranging study of business disciplines among the leading professions. Valued worldwide by employers, the highly marketable qualification is the passport to a challenging, versatile and well rewarded career.
Once you have studied for and passed your exams you will be designated the title GradICSA which you can use after your name. Once you have a certain level of relevant work experience (which you can gain whilst studying) you can apply to become a Member and become a fully qualified Chartered Secretary.
The sort of people who choose to join us
The profession of Chartered Secretary attracts a wide variety of people. Many of our Members were previously working in the legal professions or as accountants. Many join us as new graduates who are looking for a diverse and rewarding career and want to fast-track their route to the boardroom. Some people are already working in entry-level roles in corporate governance and want to take their career to the next step. Whatever your situation we can support you in becoming a Chartered Secretary and starting a career in one of the most exciting, challenging and rewarding careers among business professions.
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