What we do
The ICSA promotes best practice in corporate governance, liaising with governments and regulatory bodies worldwide. We publish guidance notes and best practice guides and through our subsidiaries provide information and training, boardroom performance evaluation and dedicated software. The ICSA has 36,000 members worldwide and is represented in over 70 countries.
Why choose us
Chartered Secretaries are highly valued by employers and benefit from a career that is well remunerated and flexible. Once qualified, Chartered Secretaries can choose to work in the public, private or not-for-profit or set up their own business. Welcome to the profession with a world of possibilities.
Who we support
The ICSA supports its members and students and those seeking advice and guidance on corporate governance and regulatory issues.
Our mission: Growing the Chartered Secretary profession through standards, training, revenues and reputation.
Why ICSA is different
The ICSA's International Qualifying Scheme is unique. No other professional body provides a post graduate qualification that is as broad based as the ICSA's. Chartered Secretaries are trained in business, company law, corporate governance, management, finance, administration and company secretaryship.
ICSA in the news
Here is a selection of recent ICSA coverage in the press:
ICSA launches governance awards - Accountancy Magazine 13 November 2008
'Heads lock on shareholder oversight' - Financial Times 16 March 2009
'Code can't really be our best shot' - Evening Standard 18 March 2009
'Right support can turn non-execs into devil's advocates' - Financial Times 8 April 2009
'Well equipped non-execs require full briefing' - Financial Times 27 April 2009
'Boards should wake up to their responsibilities over risk' - The Times 9 June 2009
'Walker will put banks' chairmen in the hot seat' - The Observer 12 July 2009
'Getting the balance right' - The Guardian (Public) 3 September 2009
'There's a deal to be done in the BAE row' - Mail on Sunday 3 October 2009
'Banks' hidden tax that really hurts' - Evening Standard 6 October 2009
'Key to pay restraint lies with boards' - Financial Times 16 November 2009
'Myners takes aim' - Financial Times 19 November 2009
'Banks to be forced to reveal more details about pay of top executives' - The Guardian 19 November 2009
'Hermes tries to change the world' - FTFM 24 November 2009
'Company secretaries must come out of shadows' -Daily Telegraph 15 January 2010
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