What We Do

The ICSA is the world's leading authority on corporate governance. We represent the interests of business when legislation is reviewed and amended and we support company secretaries with dedicated business software. We regularly publish policy and guidance papers on regulation, provide information and training for company secretaries and, through our globally renowned qualification scheme, equip professionals with the skills to become Chartered Secretaries.

Our Services

If you're a company secretary seeking information on corporate governance, compliance and regulation we are your main source of advice and guidance. We also publish dedicated business software designed to manage key functions for Chartered Secretaries. And if you're a post graduate or executive looking for a step-up, you've found it here. Qualifying as a Chartered Secretary provides the passport to a challenging, well remunerated and rewarding career.

Who we support

The ICSA supports its members and students and those seeking advice and guidance on corporate governance and regulatory issues.

Our mission: Growing the Chartered Secretary profession through standards, training, revenues and reputation.

Why ICSA is Different

The ICSA's International Qualifying Scheme is unique. No other professional body provides a post graduate qualification that is as broad based as the ICSA's. Chartered Secretaries are trained in business, company law, corporate governance, management, finance, administration and company secretaryship.

Welcome to the ICSA

The ICSA is the world’s leading authority on corporate governance; working alongside governments we represent the interest of organisations where legislation is concerned and promote best practice in business management.

We are also the professional qualifying body for Chartered Secretaries. Our International Qualifying Scheme (IQS) offers the broadest study of business disciplines of any profession and an accelerated route to the position of company secretary. A well remunerated board-level role, company secretaries oversee the smooth running of businesses: directing shareholder and pension schemes, advising senior colleagues on areas such as governance, corporate law and risk and influencing the direction of corporate strategy. Chartered Secretaries work across all industries, operate in public and private sectors and run their own companies providing company secretarial services. With the opportunity to work overseas, becoming a Chartered Secretary is a passport to arguably the most diverse, challenging and rewarding career among leading business professions.

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