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Accountants CPD

The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) is the qualifying body for company secretaries and administrators and a leading authority on corporate governance.

In today’s business environment, the company secretary’s expertise in law, corporate social responsibility and corporate governance is becoming an increasingly valuable commodity. 52,000 ICSA members and candidates in over 70 countries have chosen to seek qualification as a Chartered Secretary.

Why become a Chartered Secretary?

  • The Chartered Secretary qualification enables you to work as a company secretary as well as an accountant, thus expanding your career options and employability
  • Your CPD requirement is fully accounted for and undertaking the qualification will enable you to maintain and develop your business and financial knowledge and gain new skills that complement your current level of expertise
  • Undertaking the qualification can increase your earning capacity. The average salary of a company secretary heading a department in a FTSE 100 is £167,697 and in other Plcs the average is £93,957 (Source: Chambers & Partners Salary Survey 2006/07)
  • In an increasingly regulatory environment, directors are often required to have knowledge of legal and regulatory issues. The breadth and depth of the ICSA qualification gives you the skills to handle any aspect of corporate administration.

Am I eligible?

Fully qualified members of ICAEW, ICAS, ICAI, ACCA, CIMA and CIPFA are eligible to progress straight onto Part II of the Professional Programme of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators’ International Qualifying Scheme. The following modules will need to be completed in order to qualify as a Chartered Secretary:

  • Corporate Law
  • Corporate Governance
  • Corporate Administration
  • Corporate Secretaryship

You will need to send us a certified copy of your qualification certificate with your application.

How do I apply?

You will need to complete the application form – see link below - stating that you wish to join the Professional Programme Part II. The syllabus and fee sheet can also be found by clicking here


Please return the completed application form, entry fee and copy of your certificate to ICSA Student & Member Services, 16 Park Crescent, London W1B 1AH.
If you need any assistance or require further details please email studentservices@icsa.co.uk or call 020 7580 4741