I am an Indian Company Secretary. I want to work Abroad. Am I eligble? If yes, in which countries can I work? And, what is the scope?

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Yes. Of course. It's got tremendous scope abroad. Even a recent Oxford survey about the likelihood of a robot stealing humans' jobs 20 years from now, places Company Secretaries at a low risk of only 6%, unlike a Chartered accountant who has more than 90% risk.
You can try attempting the ICSA UK directly also where there isn't a penalty, as in ICSI course, of attempting the whole group if one subject is not cleared. Additionally, the pass-rates are good, unlike ICSI India course where pass-rate is abysmally low. For some ICSA, UK course modules, it's about 25 or 30%, that's 1 in 3 clear and for some modules it's as high as 50%. That's 1

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Yes. Of course. It's got tremendous scope abroad. Even a recent Oxford survey about the likelihood of a robot stealing humans' jobs 20 years from now, places Company Secretaries at a low risk of only 6%, unlike a Chartered accountant who has more than 90% risk.
You can try attempting the ICSA UK directly also where there isn't a penalty, as in ICSI course, of attempting the whole group if one subject is not cleared. Additionally, the pass-rates are good, unlike ICSI India course where pass-rate is abysmally low. For some ICSA, UK course modules, it's about 25 or 30%, that's 1 in 3 clear and for some modules it's as high as 50%. That's 1 in 2 clear. You have just 7 modules and a case study to clear (total 8). Case study pass-rate is 80 to 100% which means 8 out of 10 candidates or even all 10 candidates clear. You have just 4 attempts to clear a module. But considering the pass-rate, I believe a normal serious CS aspirant will be able to do it.
I think ICSA UK is widely accepted world-over. And, only about 300 people graduate every year, unlike in India where some 1500 or 2000 graduate. This low supply translates in creating demand in the form of respect and remuneration for qualified company secretaries abroad. So, if you are seriously trying for abroad opportunities go for ICSA, UK course directly as it's relatively easier to pass than Indian ICSI course.
Then, later, you can choose to earn your ACS from ICSI, India as well after passing 3 papers of ICSI. The only thing you can't do by ICSI membership after ICSA, UK membership is that I believe, you can't practice in India, but can take up a job as a company secretary in India. My personal assessment is that ICSA, UK exams are easier to clear. Only thing is that it will cost you a little more to enroll as a student and take exams.
US is snobbish country where you need to have studied law locally. So absolutely no chance in US. But you can work in other countries like UK, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, South Africa and Hong Kong after becoming a GradICSA. If you need job immediately, try Guernsey, Bermuda, and State of Gibraltar. You will get as an officer with less pay, where you can't save any money but can get an international work experience for your future. Passing CSQS will thro' the MOU route will get you GradICSA. Then after 6 years experience (getting a 3 year waiver in this is also possible), you become ACIS. This is transferable across countries with tremendous scope.

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Yes. Of course. It's got tremendous scope abroad. Even a recent Oxford survey about the likelihood of a robot stealing humans' jobs 20 years from now, places Company Secretaries at a low risk of only 6%, unlike a Chartered accountant who has more than 90% risk. You can try attempting the ICSA UK directly also where there isn't a penalty, as in ICSI course, of attempting the whole group if one subject is not cleared. Additionally, the pass-rates are good, unlike ICSI India course where pass-rate is abysmally low. For some ICSA, UK course modules, it's about 25 or 30%, that's 1 in 3 clear and for some modules it's as high as 50%. That's 1 in 2 clear. You have just 7 modules and a case study to clear (total 8). Case study pass-rate is 80 to 100% which means 8 out of 10 candidates or even all 10 candidates clear. You have just 4 attempts to clear a module. But considering the pass-rate, I believe a normal serious CS aspirant will be able to do it. I think ICSA UK is widely accepted world-over. And, only about 300 people graduate every year, unlike in India where some 1500 or 2000 graduate. This low supply translates in creating demand in the form of respect and remuneration for qualified company secretaries abroad. So, if you are seriously trying for abroad opportunities go for ICSA, UK course directly as it’s relatively easier to pass than Indian ICSI course. Then, later, you can choose to earn your ACS from ICSI, India as well after passing 3 papers of ICSI. The only thing you can’t do by ICSI membership after ICSA, UK membership is that I believe, you can’t practice in India, but can take up a job as a company secretary in India. My personal assessment is that ICSA, UK exams are easier to clear. Only thing is that it will cost you a little more to enroll as a student and take exams. US is snobbish country where you need to have studied law locally. So absolutely no chance in US. But you can work in other countries like UK, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, South Africa and Hong Kong after becoming a GradICSA. If you need job immediately, try Guernsey, Bermuda, and State of Gibraltar. You will get as an officer with less pay, where you can't save any money but can get an international work experience for your future. Passing CSQS will thro' the MOU route will get you GradICSA. Then after 6 years experience (getting a 3 year waiver in this is also possible), you become ACIS. This is transferable across countries with tremendous scope.

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Sabrina

2012-08-24 00:46:58

My uncle owns a recruitment companies in Singapore and currently he is recruiting people for abroad. You can always email me for further details. my email is oceanbooks2012@gmail.com (unofficial mail)

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Akshay Balgi | Contributor-Level 6

2011-11-01 16:09:25

Hello Anup you can work in US or probably in the UK but it also means that you will have to revise the laws according to the nation and also you will need to make another internship. It is always advisable to stay in India and work here because India has a very good scope for CS and Boom in near future.Cheers and God Bless!!!!

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I am an Indian Company Secretary. I want to work Abroad. Am I eligble? If yes, in which countries can I work? And, what is the scope?

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