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Secretarial Audit: An Overview

Company Law : Learn about secretarial audit in India, its significance, objectives, scope, and appointment process as per the Companies Act, 201...

May 7, 2024 1095 Views 0 comment Print

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Boon or Curse for Company Secretaries?

CA, CS, CMA : Explore the debate surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on Company Secretaries. Discover the roles of Company S...

April 16, 2024 603 Views 0 comment Print

Does Onus For Non-Compliance Rest Solely With Company Secretary?

Company Law : Explore a case where the Regional Director emphasizes the Company Secretary's role in ensuring compliance with the Companies Act, ...

April 10, 2024 849 Views 0 comment Print

Highlights of Revised Secretarial Standards on General Meetings (SS-2)

CA, CS, CMA : Discover the major highlights of the revised Secretarial Standards on General Meetings (SS-2) issued by ICSI, effective from April...

April 1, 2024 1215 Views 0 comment Print

Unlocking Success: Motivational Guide for CS, CA and CMA Aspirants

CA, CS, CMA : Starting the journey of becoming a Chartered Accountant (CA), Company Secretary (CS), or Cost and Management Accountant (CMA) is n...

March 30, 2024 1005 Views 0 comment Print


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CS Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) on 6th July 2024

CA, CS, CMA : Prepare for ICSI Company Secretary Executive Entrance Test (CSEET) on 6th July 2024. Understand remote proctoring mode, guidelines...

June 19, 2024 2265 Views 0 comment Print

Schedule of fee applicable to students of CS course (w.e.f. 01.06.2024)

CA, CS, CMA : Find the updated fee schedule for the CS course, including CSEET, Executive, and Professional programs, with applicable concession...

June 13, 2024 543 Views 0 comment Print

Company Secretaries Examination December, 2024: Time Table & Subjects

CA, CS, CMA : Check out revised time table for Company Secretaries Examination December 2024 by Institute of Company Secretaries of India. ...

June 12, 2024 8268 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI Advisory on penalties for misusing ‘CS’ designation

CA, CS, CMA : Learn about the penalties for misusing the 'CS' designation under Section 24 of the Company Secretaries Act, 1980. Stay compliant ...

June 6, 2024 1431 Views 0 comment Print

E-Admit Card For June, 2024 Company Secretaries Examinations

CA, CS, CMA : Get your E-Admit Card for June 2024 CS Executive and Professional Examinations. Download now from the ICSI website. Avoid last-min...

May 22, 2024 1968 Views 0 comment Print


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Regulation 114(4) of Company Secretaries Regulations, 1982 permits only candidates to challenge election of office bearers

Income Tax : Supreme Court held that as per regulation 114(4) of the Company Secretaries Regulations, 1982 election can be challenged by the ca...

November 10, 2022 417 Views 0 comment Print

CA, CS, CMA authorised to present case on behalf of client under RERA

Corporate Law : Sanjay Ghiya Vs Union Of India (Rajasthan High Court) Rajasthan High Court held that CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS Or COMPANY SECRETARIES ...

April 28, 2022 4734 Views 0 comment Print

Fees for certified copies sought under RTI cannot be charged under CS Act, 1980

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...

April 11, 2019 9417 Views 0 comment Print

Working as Asst CS/ Management Trainee cannot be considered as equal to CS

CA, CS, CMA : Working experience as an Assistant Company Secretary or a Management Trainee cannot be treated as equal to a Company Secretary so ...

February 5, 2019 1926 Views 0 comment Print

HC explains Liability of professionals acting as Non-executive directors

Company Law, Corporate Law : Practicing professionals are prohibited from acting as full time directors. They can only act as non-executive directors not perfo...

January 30, 2019 5244 Views 0 comment Print


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Constitution of Appellate Authority for CAs CSs and Cost Accountants

CA, CS, CMA : Discover the latest amendments to the Chartered Accountants Act by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Stay informed with the updat...

April 26, 2024 1206 Views 0 comment Print

Central Bank of India Scheme for CA/CS/CMA & other finance professionals

CA, CS, CMA : Discover Central Bank's Cent CA/CS/CMA scheme, offering attractive interest rates for finance professionals. Eligibility, benefits...

April 3, 2024 5025 Views 0 comment Print

MCA Imposes Penalty of Rs. 568000 for 18 days delay in CS Appointment

Company Law : Understand the penalty imposed on CISTRO TELELINK LIMITED for non-compliance with Section 203(1) of the Companies Act, 2013. Learn...

February 6, 2024 3705 Views 0 comment Print

Non- Appointment of CS: MCA Reduces Penalty by 85% to Rs. 4.47 Lakh

Company Law : Registrar of Companies imposed penalties on the company and its directors, citing non-compliance with Section 203. However, upon r...

February 2, 2024 150 Views 0 comment Print

Non- Appointment of CS: MCA Reduces Penalty by 85% to Rs. 2.25 Lakh

Company Law : Vishnupriya Hotels and Resorts Private Limited failed to appoint a Company Secretary despite the stipulated requirements under Sec...

February 2, 2024 144 Views 0 comment Print


ICSI Clarification on Secretarial Standards (SS-1 & SS-2) Due to COVID19

April 15, 2020 6624 Views 0 comment Print

Overview: The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) on 15th April, 2020 has issued Clarification/Guidance on applicability of Secretarial Standards on Meetings of the Board of Directors (SS-1) and General Meetings (SS-2) Due to COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown situation prevailing in the Country, various provisions of the Companies Act, 2013 and rules made there […]

MGT-8 and its applicability- Certification by Practising CS

April 8, 2020 143313 Views 1 comment Print

WHAT IS FORM MGT-8 AND ITS APPLICABILITY  Form MGT-8 is a certification given on a company’s annual return by a practising company secretary, as per the Companies Act 2013, under Section 92(2).  Provisions Under Companies Act 2013: According to Section 92(2) of the Companies Act, 2013 read with rule 11(2) of Companies (Management and Administration) […]

ICSI Clarifies on applicability of Secretarial Standards on Meetings

April 3, 2020 23277 Views 1 comment Print

THE INSTITUTE OF Company Secretaries of India  IN PURSUIT OF PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE Statutory body under an Act of Parliament (Under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Corporate Affairs) 03.04.2020 Dear Professional Colleagues, Subject: Clarification/ Guidance on applicability of Secretarial Standards on Meetings of the Board of Directors (SS-1) and General Meetings (S S-2) As you are […]

Guidance notes on ICSI auditing standards

March 18, 2020 1239 Views 0 comment Print

GUIDANCE NOTES ON ICSI AUDITING STANDARDS ICSI Auditing Standards aims to support the Company Secretaries in developing auditing acumen, techniques and tools and inculcate best auditing practices while conducting the audit and promote standardisation and uniformity in the professional arena. The Institute of Company Secretaries of India has issued the first four Auditing Standards, i.e […]

ICSI Auditing Standars For Professionals

March 18, 2020 4161 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI has issued the first four Auditing Standards which are mandatorily applicable to the auditor on or after 1st April, 2020. The first three Standards will be applicable to all kinds of audit engagements and the fourth one will specifically be applicable for the Secretarial Audit under section 204 of the Companies Act, 2013.

Allow companies to consider Restricted Matters via video conferencing: ICSI

March 17, 2020 4437 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI has made a request to MCA to allow participation of directors in a meeting through video conferencing or other audio visual means in which following Restricted matters can be discussed which are otherwise not allowed- a) the approval of the annual financial statements; (b) the approval of the Board’s report; (c) the approval of […]

STRATEGIC USE OF TECHNOLOGIES – AI & ML for Professionals

March 15, 2020 1413 Views 0 comment Print

STARTEGIC USE OF TECHNOLOGIES – AI and ML for Professionals- By CS Haresh Jani and CA Vikram Pandya & ANALYSIS OF IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ON PROFESSIONALS By CS Amita Desai CS Haresh Jani initiated the session at IMC organized by Manoyog GRC Advisors Private Limited. He explained in brief the advantages and use of Technology. […]

Secretarial Audit: Recent Amendment

February 18, 2020 24903 Views 1 comment Print

Section 204 of Companies Act, 2013 provides for Secretarial audit for bigger companies. It was hailed as an important step in improving corporate governance and ensure effectives compliances of the rules and regulations applicable on the company.

New Regulations Including CSEET (CS Executive Entrance Test): FAQs

February 15, 2020 6696 Views 1 comment Print

Q.1 Will the new admissions to Foundation Programme be discontinued after introduction of new regulations / CS Executive Entrance Test (CSEET)? Ans: Yes. New admissions to Foundation Programme will be discontinued after introduction of new regulations and the CSEET shall be introduced as a qualifying test for registration to Executive Programme.

ICSI Allowed Multidisciplinary Firm opening by CS In Practice?

February 14, 2020 14244 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI came with amendment Company Secretaries (Amendment) Regulations, 2020. Under this amendment it seems that, now a Practicing Member (COP Holder) of Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) can enter into partnership with Chartered Accountant, Cost and Works Accountants, Advocates etc.

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