The Role of the Company Secretary: Part 2

This one-day course covers issues associated with shares, share capital, financing and group structures. 9am - 5pm. Central London.

Next course: 20 February 2019
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Overview

Although this follows on from our previous course, anyone in a company secretary's role is welcome to attend. (Those working in the not-for-profit sector may prefer The Role of the Charity Secretary.)

The course leaders use interactive case studies and course notes to reinforce key topics. There is also an opportunity to discuss specific issues concerning your organisation.

What you get

By the end of the day you will understand:

Shares, share transfers and dividends (almost half the syllabus)
Changes to a company’s share capital, including new issues, share buy-backs, etc. (see Full Programme)
Group structures
Loan capital and company charges
Accounts and audit
Striking-off and other methods of cessation

You will also receive:

The tools and resources to find out what company secretarial procedures should be followed and when
A Delegate Pack containing comprehensive course notes and presentation slides
An ICSA Certificate to show you have attended the course
6 months complimentary professional subscription of ICSA (see below)
6.5 hours credit towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Your complimentary 6-month professional subscription

We support our attendees long after they complete the course. Your professional subscription includes a subscription to G+C Magazine, as well as access to briefings, discounts and our knowledge base.

Go further – and save 15% on this course

This course is complemented by The Role of the Company Secretary: Part 1. Save 15% when you book both courses. Call 020 7580 4741 or contact us to find out more.

Special Offer: Get 30% off your copy of The ICSA Company Secretary's Handbook, 11th edition and The ICSA Company Secretary's Checklists, 10th edition

Delegates to this course get the chance to buy the accompanying books at a 30% discount. For more info about our books, please visit the shop.

Programme

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9:00 Registration & tea/coffee

9:15 Shares and share transfers

Shares, share transfers, stamp duty, transmission procedures
Dividends

10:45 Tea/coffee

11:00 Share capital changes

Share issues and pre-emption rights
Share buy-backs, treasury shares and capital reductions
Share splits, consolidations and redenomination
Class rights and conversion

12:45 Lunch

13:30 Group structures

Parent and subsidiary companies, single member companies
Limited liability in groups and re-registration

14:15 Loan capital

Types of debt
Structure and procedures for debt issues
Registration of mortgages and charges (covering the new regime introduced in April 2013)

15:15 Tea/coffee

15:30 Accounts and audit

Secretarial procedures associated with accounts
Appointment, removal and resignation of auditors
Audit exemptions (including the new regime for subsidiaries

16:15 Closing down unwanted companies

Striking off and winding up procedures; restoration

17:00 Close

Course leader

Vanessa Jones

Vanessa Jones is a Director of Corporate Legal Solutions Limited a consultancy company working in corporate governance, risk management and internal control, company secretarial practice and compliance.

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Testimonials

I enjoyed both days but day one was definitely easier. Both days were very relevant and I was glad I did Part I & II to get the complete overview.
Susannah James, Office Manager, Impendulo Limited