Overview
What exactly is a company? How is it set up? How does it work? This straightforward course starts from the beginning, using practical examples and exercises. Delegates will come away with a thorough grounding in company law and the role of the secretarial team.
No prior knowledge is assumed for this governance training course.
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Who is this course for:
This course is perfect for any staff responsible for supporting the company secretarial, governance, executive or board, who are looking to build an understanding of their role and the context within which they work.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the day, you will understand:
- Company law, and the legal and regulatory framework.
- The role of the company secretariat.
- Shares, capital and the stock exchange.
- The role, duties and liabilities of directors.
- Techniques and tips on the execution of key compliance tasks, including filing statutory documents, keeping registers and organising the company AGM.
You will also receive:
- A delegate pack containing comprehensive course notes and presentation slides
- A certificate to show you have attended the course
- 6 hours credit towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- 6 months complimentary professional subscription of The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland. This includes a subscription to G+C Magazine as well as access to briefings, discounts and our knowledge base.
Testimonials
"A perfect level for me and a great overview of the role of the company secretary."
"Easy to follow, clear, precise and interesting."
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Useful CGI Resources:
A wealth of further information and guidance on governance practices can be found in our Resources.
Competency framework
This course aligns to CGI’s competency framework: Entry/Emerging
Use the competency framework to identify your strengths and areas for improvement in governance.
Programme
- What is a company?
- Limited liability
- Management and ownership
- How a company works
- Sources of law
- Status, powers, role and duties of the company secretary
- Company secretarial department
- How companies raise capital
- Types of shares
- Debentures and loan stock and loans
- The role of the stock exchange
- Buying and selling shares
- Share transfers
- Filing forms at Companies House
- Keeping the statutory registers
- Minute books
- Accounts
- Directors' service contracts
- The role, duties and liabilities of directors
- Appointment and removal
- Executive and non-executive directors
- Board meetings and committees of the board
- Organising an annual general meeting
- Notice
- Resolutions
- Voting
- Minutes
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