CA, CS, CMA : The reform shifts routine compliance to para-professionals, creating fee pressure and client shifts. Professionals must move towar...
Company Law : This explains how Company Secretaries ensure legal, governance, and compliance preparedness before listing. The key takeaway is th...
CA, CS, CMA : Effective study strategies for CS students, including overcoming challenges like lack of focus and poor presentation. Learn tips f...
CA, CS, CMA : Explore how the role of a company secretary has transformed from a traditional administrative position to a strategic governance p...
CA, CS, CMA : A summary of how AI is reshaping the role of Company Secretaries in India, from automating compliance tasks to new responsibilitie...
Company Law : ICSI highlights delays in marking defective forms by RoCs under CCFS 2026. It urges MCA to mandate time-bound processing or allow ...
Company Law : The representation points out that e-form design is imposing requirements beyond the law. It seeks alignment of system validations...
Company Law : The issue is ambiguity in filing authority during liquidation. ICSI has requested clarity to enable liquidators to maintain statut...
CA, CS, CMA : ICSI has opened empanelment for General Observers with detailed eligibility conditions to maintain fairness. It emphasizes indepen...
CA, CS, CMA : ICSI broadened eligibility criteria to allow final-year students and various professional streams to register. The decision enhanc...
Income Tax : Supreme Court held that as per regulation 114(4) of the Company Secretaries Regulations, 1982 election can be challenged by the ca...
Corporate Law : Sanjay Ghiya Vs Union Of India (Rajasthan High Court) Rajasthan High Court held that CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Or COMPANY SECRETARIES ...
CA, CS, CMA : Avenue for seeking certified copies as well as inspection is provided both in the Right to Information Act and in Company Secretar...
CA, CS, CMA : Working experience as an Assistant Company Secretary or a Management Trainee cannot be treated as equal to a Company Secretary so ...
Company Law, Corporate Law : Practicing professionals are prohibited from acting as full time directors. They can only act as non-executive directors not perfo...
Company Law : The case involved non-compliance with mandatory appointment of a whole-time company secretary. The authority held that delayed rec...
Company Law : The authority penalized prolonged non-compliance with mandatory appointment requirements under Section 203. Despite later rectific...
Company Law : Holds that failure to appoint a whole-time Company Secretary within the statutory timeline attracts penalty under section 203(5). ...
Company Law : The ROC held that non-appointment of a mandatory Company Secretary within the prescribed timeline constitutes a serious compliance...
Company Law : The issue involved non-compliance with mandatory appointment of a Company Secretary. The authority imposed penalties for violation...
Navigate the recent confusion on whether Company Secretaries can act as Trademark Agents. Explore the qualifications outlined in Rule 144 of Trade Mark Rules, 2017, and ICSI’s Council decision in the 290th meeting. Receive clarity on the eligibility of Company Secretaries and understand the need for proactive communication to resolve any potential issues.
Explore the eligibility and legal provisions for a Practicing Company Secretary to act as a Trademark Agent. Understand the qualifications required and recent discussions regarding this matter. Stay informed about the authority’s stance and relevant resolutions.
Under the amended PMLA, Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries & Cost Accountants are covered within the definition of the Reporting Entity. Understand the obligations, verification processes, and confidentiality requirements. Stay compliant with the latest regulations.
Stay compliant! The Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 now covers professionals. Understand the recent amendments, reporting entity obligations, KYC requirements, and implications for practicing Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, and Cost and Management Accountants. Get insights into the onus on directors, partners, trustees, and nominee shareholders. Be aware of the changed landscape and ensure diligent compliance.
Explore the implications of the inclusion of practicing professionals like CAs, CSs, and CWAs under the Prevention of Money-Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). Understand the increased responsibilities, verification requirements, and reporting obligations for these professionals.
. One of the most significant changes is the requirement for CAs, CSs, and CMAs to report suspicious transactions to the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) within 15 days of identifying them, up from the previous requirement of 7 days. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in a penalty of up to Rs. 10 lakh.
ICSI decided that the students enrolling to Company Secretary (CS) Course under New Syllabus, 2022 shall be eligible for paper-wise exemption (s) based on the higher qualifications acquired by them
Companies Act, 2013 doesn’t specifically defines Secretarial Audit. But for understanding purpose, it can be said as the process of checking compliance to various acts, rules, regulations, circulars, notifications as applicable on the Company
Discover the recent amendments to Indias Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) expanding its scope to include professionals like Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries, and Cost and Works Accountants. Learn about the implications, compliance requirements, and the government’s efforts to strengthen the legal framework against money laundering and financing of terrorism in India.
the Finance Ministry has brought in practicing CS, CA, CMA carrying out financial transactions on behalf of their clients into the ambit of the money laundering law.
