Course Overview
This course is specially designed to familiarize you with an overview of corporate compliance based on the Singapore Companies Act (Cap 50) and ACRA regulations.
Your facilitated learning is aimed at building your competency through role play, case study and group sharing.
UP TO DATE COURSE MATERIALS
CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION ISSUED
- 18 CPE Hours - |
Your Professional Trainer
Valerie Lim | ACTA Certified Trainer, FCIS (ICSA), M&U0703, EAP2, M.Mastery MM0104
Ms Valerie Lim, Founder of Gateway 21 Pte Ltd, has over 20 years of experience in the corporate compliance sector.
She did a 6.5 years stint with Arthur Andersen, where she set up the Corporate Secretarial Department in 1986 and grew the business successfully. Following which, she started up a local firm with an ex-colleague which has grown into a mid-sized firm in a short period of 2 years from 1992-1993. She also had 2 years of employment from 1995-1996 in Asiaciti Management Pte Ltd, which provides wealth management advisory services.
In addition, she was a pioneer in Abogado Pte Ltd, the secretarial division of the international law firm, Baker & McKenzie from 1996-2000, whose clients are Fortune 500s and MNCs, bringing in millions of dollars for the secretarial practice.
Graduating in 1984, Valerie is a Fellow member of the Singapore Association of Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators (SAICSA). Besides being the facilitator at SAICSA for more than 14 years, for the Fundamentals of Corporate Secretarial Practice course, covering topics such as Business Entities, Transfer and Transmission of shares, Directors’ duties, Meetings, XBRL/FS preparation, she also assisted with members’ forums and SAICSA’s public enquiries.
In addition, she had assisted ALEXIS in conducting corporate compliance courses for non-legal professionals in law firms, and was also a regular speaker at ACRA events since 2009.
She is also an ACTA / WSQ Certified Trainer endorsed by the Skills Development Fund and conducts regular SCCC MeetUp talks.
Click Here to join in our SCCC MeetUp group. 
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COURSE CONTENTS
1. Business Entities in Singapore
• Types & Characteristics of Business Entities
• Selecting the right type of entity (Business Firms,
General & Limited Partnerships and Companies)
• Name Search / Registration procedures
• Licenses/Permits/Home Office Scheme
• Constitutive documents (M&A)
2. Post-Registration / Incorporation Matters
• Publication of name
• First Board resolutions
• Creation & maintenance of statutory registers
• Issuance of share certificate(s)
• Fixing financial year end
• Tax exemption for EPCs
• Appointment of secretary, tax agent and auditor
• Opening of bank account, GST registration, etc.
3. Directors / Secretaries
Directors
Definition of director, legal age of 18, role, power, general duties and liabilities of director, appointment, resignation, retirement, non-reelection and removal of director and director’s declaration of interests, loan to directors.
Company Secretary
Definition of company secretary, qualification, role, power, duties and liabilities of secretary, appointment, resignation and removal. Company; Section 171 to be amended?
4. Shares – Allotment / Reduction
• Different classes of shares
• Share value, procedure of share allotment,
• Consolidation and Subdivision of shares
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More Testimonials
I have a deeper understanding on the topics covered. Valerie’s teaching style is top-notch and it was easy to grasp the information provided. (Fundamentals of Corporate Secretarial Practice, Mar 2010)
Zuriana Zainal
CapitaMalls Asia Ltd.
The sections on MAA and meeting proceedings are adequately covered for my understanding. Valerie is a truly experienced professional who would not hesitate to share her work experience with the class. The lessons were very informative and lively. It was a very enjoyable learning experience. (Fundamentals of Corporate Secretarial Practice, Mar 2010)
Evelyn Wong
Weatherford Asia Pte Ltd.
Valerie has demonstrated excellent knowledge of the course. The subject matter was very well organized and the notes provided are helpful in my work. (Fundamentals of Corporate Secretarial Practice, Mar 2010)
Edrie Yin
ATC Trustees (Singapore) Pte Ltd.
The section on types of companies and company’s directors and secretary roles and duties were important lessons learnt. Comprehensive and interesting course. (Fundamentals of Corporate Secretarial Practice, Jun 09)
Ng Sock Hoon
HSBC Bank
I had a good learning experience and the instructor was interesting and could capture students’ attention. (Fundamentals of Corporate Secretarial Practice, Feb 2009)
Angie Chew Bee Geck
IE Singapore
The lessons were great and the instructor made them interesting. She is also patient with a good sense of humour. The lessons on AGM and XBRL filing really improved my knowledge on these two areas. (Fundamentals of Corporate Secretarial Practice, April 2008)
Stephanie Ho
CitiLegal LLC
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Testimonial
The 3 full-days course is interesting and a broad concept of corp-sec matters has been well delivered. The lessons are also very interesting with Valerie sharing with us her job experiences.
Valerie is truly an excellent instructor.
(Fundamentals of Corporate Secretarial Practice, Mar 2010)
Chen Huan Li
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
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Upcoming Workshops
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Course Run #3
7, 14, 21 June 2011
Tuesdays, 10.00am – 5.30pm
Course Run #4
16, 23, 31 August 2011
Tues/Wed, 10.00am – 5.30pm
Course Run #5
28 Oct, 4, 11 Nov 2011
Fridays, 10.00am – 5.30pm
Venue
Course Run #3 & 4
105 Cecil Street, #05-00
The Octagon, SG 069534
Course Run #5
1 Kaki Bukit Rd 1, #02-44
Enterprise One, SG 415934
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Bonus Topic
5. Statutory Registers
• Register of Allotments
• Register of Members
• Register of Directors
• Register of Secretaries
• Register of Auditors
• Register of Mortgages
• Register of Charges
• Register of Debentures
• Register of Directors’
Shareholdings
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U.P. | Early Bird
S$700 S$550
per person per person
TEAM DISCOUNTS:
Additional 5% off for group bookings of 2 or more people in 1 application
REPEAT ATTENDEES:
Repeat Participants from any G21 courses enjoy the Early Bird discount
REFERRAL PROGRAM:
$88 Referral Fee for any friends whom you refer and sign up for our workshop
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400% tax deduction
The Productivity & Innovation Credit (PIC) scheme from IRAS encourages businesses to invest in equipment & training from the year 2010. Qualifying businesses will be given a 400%tax deduction for that accounting year.
This external training course is claimable and for employees only. Our tax advisory arm would be more than happy to assist you in making the above claim.
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PAYMENT DETAILS
[ ] By Cheque/Bank draft: Made
payable to Gateway 21 Pte Ltd
[ ] By direct transfer: Please quote
invoice no(s) on remittance advice
Acct Name: Gateway 21 Pte Ltd
Bank: United Overseas Bank Ltd
Bank Code: 7375-001
Acc No. 922-343-363-0
Swift Code: UOVBSGSG
Add: 1 Kaki Bukit Rd 1, #02-47
Enterprise One, (S) 415934
[ ] By Credit Card (via Paypal):
(a) Please visit www.paypal.com
(b) Login to your Paypal acct
(c) Click the ‘Send Money’ tab
i. enter the amount
(SGD currency)
ii. enter recipient’s em add
valerie@gateway21.com
iii. enter ‘Subject’ as
“Payment: CCW workshop”
iv. enter personal msg if req.
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