Company Secretary (CS) is one of the principal posts in a company. He/she act as a conscience seeker of the company. A certified Company Secretary is hired to handle the legal aspects of a firm. A CS is responsible for complete company’s tax returns, keep records, advise board of directors and ensure that the company complies with legal and statutory regulations.
In India, The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) is the only recognized professional body in India to develop and regulate the profession of Company Secretaries. The ICSI provides training and education to lakhs of aspiring Company Secretaries. Members. At present, there are more than 50,000 members and about 4,00,000 students on the rolls of ICSI.
To be able to professionally practice Company Secretaryship, an individual has to complete three levels of training and examination, set by the ICSI.
