Choose Smart career in Company Secretary course

By Payal Dwivedi on August 24, 2016 at 4:42 PM

The most preferred subject by the people especially the youngster who are from commerce background they usually choose either CA or CS as the career opportunities and it is somewhere correct also because students should go with their choice too, like the background they already studied in school they understand their field very much so, they can easily choose the career. And for commerce background students becoming CS is the best thing they can become it has many scope in future basically CS is Company Secretary is a professional course administered by The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) under the Company Secretaries Act, 1980 to develop and regulate the profession of Company Secretaries in India.

Company Secretary Course gives you knowledge and understanding of the modern practice in corporate financial and legal affair. To become a Company Secretary, the candidate need to pass the Foundation Programme, Executive Programme, and Professional Programme that were earlier respectively known as Foundation Examination, Intermediate Examination and Final examination conducted by the institute and further, they need to undergo practical training to become eligible for the membership as a Company Secretary.

Company Secretaryship course is divided into three sections. Foundation, Executive, and Professional Programme. After the final exam the candidate has to undergo practical training.

Subjects :

-English and Business Communication (FCEBC)

-Economics and Statistics

-Financial Accounting (FCFA)

-Elements of Business Laws and Management (FERBAM)

#Eligibility for the course

The minimum eligibility required for the Foundation course for Company Secretary is 10+2 or an equivalent examination. Candidates who have enrolled for the 10+2 examination can apply with the proof of passing the examination within 6 months. Candidates who have passed the Foundation Course, and are not less than 17 years of age can apply for the Executive programme. Graduates, post-graduates (excluding Fine arts) and those who have passed final exam of ICWAI or ICAI or of any other accountancy Institution in India or abroad recognized by the Council of the Institute can directly enroll to the Executive programme without passing the Foundation Examination. A registered student is required to complete the Intermediate and the Final examination within the registration period. After passing the Executive Programme examination, a registered candidate can apply for the Professional Programme.

#Scope in CS

Nowadays, they are even foraying in capital markets and financial services industry. Their assistance in administration, management, planning and general running of the company makes them the company’s chief administrator.

#Remuneration

Company Secretaries command high salaries, as compared to other managerial staff. The remuneration and conditions of service depend on the qualification and experience. Some of the average monthly earnings ranges are Pre qualifications Junior Secretarial Office-Rs. 8000 plus per month, Deputy Company Secretary Rs. 12000 plus per month, Company Secretary Rs. 15000 plus. Financial Controller Rs. 25000 plus per month.