As per ICAI, the content of the course has been kept on pace and par with the changing dynamics of the global governance framework hence those who are company secretary degree holders will now have an opportunity to pursue Ph.D. in commerce and a similar allied discipline.
The University Grants Commission @ugc_india has resolved that CA Qualification will be treated equivalent to PG Degree based on requests submitted from @theicai. This will not only help CA’s for pursuing higher studies but will also facilitate the mobility of Indian CAs globally pic.twitter.com/rYKvCVOD1t
— Institute of Chartered Accountants of India – ICAI (@theicai) March 15, 2021
As per ICSI, the institute has a full-fledged academic along with a research wing. The acumen and expertise of its members and students increases by this and they are encouraged to research crucial areas like:
- corporate governance,
- company law,
- CSR,
- tax laws,
- securities laws,
- capital market,
- finance, accounting,
- economic and other commercial laws etc
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President of ICSI, CS Nagendra D Rao said that another world of opportunities for Company secretaries. It is reaffirmed by such moves and recognitions that the demand for skilled professionals like Company Secretaries is both inevitable and ubiquitous.
#UGC recognises #CompanySecretary Qualification as equivalent to PG Degree based on representations submitted by #ICSI. This will leverage the #CS Profession across the globe. #ICSI is thankful to #UGC for acceding to its request. pic.twitter.com/AXd8sWETEE
— Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) (@icsi_cs) March 15, 2021