ICSA is the leading professional body for company secretaries and a global voice on governance and regulatory issues across all sectors. The Institute's headquarters are in London but it has separate operating units in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Incorporated by Royal Charter in 1902, ICSA:
- Qualifies Chartered Secretaries through its International Qualifying Scheme
- Provides an additional range of business qualifications including some that are tailor made for specific sectors
- Supports and encourages the professional development of its members and students
- Works closely with governmental and regulatory bodies to promote and support best practice in all areas of corporate governance
- Publishes a widely respected series of guidance notes on corporate governance issues
- Promotes the profession of Chartered Secretary via public relations, marketing and corporate events
- Provides information, training, boardroom evaluation and software through its subsidiary companies
As the qualifying body for company secretaries and senior administrators, ICSA offers a professional qualification covering business, company law, corporate governance, management, finance/accounting, administration and company secretarial practice. No other professional body in the business area offers the breadth of knowledge which the ICSA Qualifying Scheme provides.
For further information visit www.icsa.org.uk