Introduction to ICSA for the

National Union of Company Secretaries

Simon Osborne FCIS, Chief Executive, ICSADecember 2014

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Who we are

• The international qualifying body for chartered secretaries.

• A respected global authority on governance and compliance.

• An active professional community committed to high standards.

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What we do

• Qualify chartered secretaries and train other governance, risk and compliance professionals.

• Support our members and students.

• Promote good governance practice across all sectors.

• Shape the corporate governance agenda.

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Mission and values

Our mission

To champion good governance and develop the value, skills and effectiveness of company secretaries and governance professionals in all sectors.

Our guiding values:

• Openness: we are open, accessible and honest

• Integrity: we are impartial, independent and informed

• Authority: we speak for our profession with experience and expertise.

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Global membership 2013/14

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UKRIAT membership 2013/14

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Other services

• Authoritative publications and technical guidance.

• Briefings, seminars, regional and national conferences.

• Continuous professional development and networking events.

• Professional training, in class, online and in-house.

• Research and advice.

• Board evaluation and development services.

• Market-leading entity management and board portal software.

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Thought leadership

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What is a chartered secretary?

• Trained in law, finance, strategy, governance & company secretarial practice.

• Qualified to be company secretaries of publicly quoted & private companies, public authorities, charities and not for profit bodies.

• Trained to assist with changing business requirements such as updates to governance and regulatory regimes.

• Equipped for a wide range of governance, legal and finance roles.

• Able to work with early career exposure to the board.

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How to qualify

Successfully complete CSQS and gain 6 years relevant work experience.

CSQS

• 8 x modules open access qualifying scheme, with many different pathways.

• flexible study methods which include distance & online learning.

• exemptions for prior qualifications in law, accountancy or business.

• fast track options for lawyers and accountants working in relevant roles for 5+ years.

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Qualifications and training

Core qualifications• Chartered Secretaries Qualifying Scheme (CSQS)• Certificate in International Finance and Administration (IFA)

Specialist qualifications• Company Secretarial Practice• Employee Share Schemes

Short courses• On governance, law, company secretarial practice, compliance, risk

and personal effectiveness

Online training• 12 courses and growing across 2015

Bespoke training• In-house options according to organisational needs.

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Online training courses

• Automatic Enrolment: A Guide for Professionals

• Anti-Money Laundering

• Communicating Complex Ideas

• Corporate Governance

• Data Protection

• Due Diligence in Mergers and Acquisition

• Finance: The Basics

• Financial Briefing: Assessing Going Concern

• Professionalism and Ethics

• Negotiation Skills

• Risk Management

• Strategic Financial Management

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How can I join ICSA?

• Become a Chartered Secretary

Many different pathways through CSQS are available, depending upon

your current qualifications and experience.

• Join us as an Affiliate

Affiliateship gives you access to our resources, expertise and

supportive professional community.

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Connect with us

hello@icsa.org.uk

www.icsa.org.uk

Download the Henley Report and watch Professor Kakabase’s presentation at www.icsa.org.uk/cosecreport

Thank you