The Company Secretary's Handbook: A Guide to Statutory Duties and Responsibilities

The Company Secretary's Handbook: A Guide to Statutory Duties and Responsibilities

by HelenAshton (Author)

Synopsis

All public and private limited companies are required by law to appoint a company secretary. This is a practical handbook designed to help newly appointed company secretaries do their job efficiently and comply with Company Law. The secretary, as an officer of the company, may be criminally liable for defaults, and errors can lead to civil penalties. This invaluable desk top companion will help anyone get to grips with all the basic aspects of compliance required by the Companies Act. This fully revised new edition of The Company Secretary's Handbook is a comprehensive, jargon-free guide to the main responsibilities of a company secretary. Up-to-date with all the latest legislation, it also includes useful addresses and examples of the necessary official documentation. The Company Secretary's Handbook helps anyone setting up a company or acting as a company secretary get it right from the start - preventing problems arising during the day-to-day administration, and avoiding potentially costly omissions.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 176
Edition: 4
Publisher: Kogan Page
Published: 03 Jul 2006

ISBN 10: 0749447559
ISBN 13: 9780749447557
Book Overview: An immensely detailed and fail-safe bible. -Office Secretary The mystique is removed. The flow of information is managed well... can be recommended as a guide to good practice. -Manager Will help company secretaries to get to grips with all the basic aspects of compliance required by the Companies Act. -IoD News * A jargon-free guide to all the responsibilities for a company's chief administrative officer * Jargon-free advice about compliance to avoid penalties * Handy checklists and examples of the latest necessary documentation * Up-to-date legislation * Endorsed by IoD

Author Bio
Helen Ashton BA, FCIS, is a chartered secretary and the Head of Compliance of the Company Secretarial Department at Ernst & Young.