What is the CS Professional Course ?
The CS Professional Course is the final level in the Company Secretary (CS) program, designed for students who have successfully completed the CS Executive level. The course dives deeply into advanced legal, financial, and corporate management principles essential for aspiring company secretaries. It covers topics such as advanced tax laws, corporate restructuring, governance, compliance, and secretarial practices, equipping students with the skills to handle the responsibilities of a company secretary.
Understanding the CS Professional Course
The CS Professional Course is the final step in becoming a Company Secretary, building upon the foundation laid by the CS Executive. It is designed for students who have successfully completed the CS Executive level and prepares them for the professional challenges ahead. The curriculum covers advanced topics such as Accounting, Taxation, and Financial Reporting, offering a deep dive into these critical areas. The examination structure consists of two groups, each with four papers, and the total marks for the course are 800, with each group contributing 400 marks. The exams are a mix of objective and descriptive questions, designed to assess both theoretical knowledge and practical application. Successfully clearing the CS Professional Course demonstrates a candidate’s professional readiness and opens up opportunities for practical training, bringing them one step closer to becoming a qualified Company Secretary.
| CS Professional Syllabus 2024 | ||
| Paper Number | Subject | Marks |
| 1 | Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) | 100 |
| – Principles & Practice Part I – Governance and Sustainability | 65 | |
| – Part II – Risk Management | 20 | |
| – Part III- Environment & Sustainability Reporting | 15 | |
| 2 | Drafting, Pleadings and Appearances | 100 |
| – Part I – Drafting and Conveyancing | 70 | |
| – Part II – Pleadings and Appearances | 30 | |
| 3 | Compliance Management, Audit & Due Diligence | 100 |
| – Part I – Compliance Management | 40 | |
| – Part II – Audit & Due Diligence | 60 | |
| 4 | Elective 1 (Select one Paper out of 4 Elective Papers) | – |
| 4.1 | CSR & Social Governance | 100 |
| – Part I – Corporate Social Responsibility (50 Marks) | 50 | |
| – Part II – Social Governance (50 Marks) | 50 | |
| 4.2 | Internal and Forensic Audit | 100 |
| – Part I – Internal Audit (60 Marks) | 60 | |
| – Part II – Forensic Audit (40 Marks) | 40 | |
| 4.3 | Intellectual Property Rights – Law & Practice | 100 |
| 4.4 | Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics and Cyber Security – Laws & Practice | 100 |
| 5 | Strategic Management & Corporate Finance | 100 |
| – Part I – Strategic Management | 40 | |
| – Part II – Corporate Finance | 60 | |
| 6 | Corporate Restructuring, Valuation and Insolvency | 100 |
| – Part I – Corporate Restructuring | 40 | |
| – Part II – Valuation | 20 | |
| – Part III – Insolvency, Liquidation & Winding up | 40 | |
| 7 | Elective 2 (Select one Paper out of 5 Elective Papers) | – |
| 7.1 | Arbitration, Mediation & Conciliation | 100 |
| – Part I – Arbitration & Conciliation (70 Marks) | 70 | |
| – Part II – Mediation (30 Marks) | 30 | |
| 7.2 | Goods and Services Tax (GST) & Corporate Tax Planning | 100 |
| – Part I – Goods and Services Tax (GST) (70 Marks) | 70 | |
| – Part II – Corporate Tax Planning (30 Marks) | 30 | |
| 7.3 | Labour Laws & Practice | 100 |
| 7.4 | Banking & Insurance – Laws & Practice | 100 |
| – Part I – Banking Laws (50 Marks) | 50 | |
| – Part II – Insurance Laws (50 Marks) | 50 | |
| 7.5 | Insolvency and Bankruptcy – Law & Practice | 100 |
| ICSI CS Professional Exam Pattern 2024 | |||
| Modules | Paper Name | No. of Marks | Duration |
| Module 1 | Governance, Risk Management, Compliances and Ethics | 100 | 3 hr |
| Advanced Tax laws | 100 | 3 hr | |
| Drafting, Pleadings and Appearances | 100 | 3 hr | |
| Module 2 | Secretarial Audit, Compliance Management and Due Diligence | 100 | 3 hr |
| Corporate Reconstructing, Insolvency, Liquidation and winding up | 100 | 3 hr | |
| Resolution of Corporate Disputes, Non- Compliances, and Remedies | 100 | 3 hr | |
| Module 3 | Corporate Funding and Listing in Stock Exchanges | 100 | 3 hr |
| Multidisciplinary Case Studies | 100 | 3 hr | |
| Elective Subject (1 out of 8) of module 3 | Banking- Law, and Practice | 100 | 3 hr |
| Insurance- Law and Practice | |||
| Intellectual Property Rights- Laws and Practice | |||
| Forensic Audit | |||
| Direct Tax Laws and Practice | |||
| Labour Laws and Practice | |||
| Valuations and Business Modelling | |||
| Insolvency- Law and Practice | |||
| ICSI CS Professional Eligibility Criteria 2024 Overview | |
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Institute of Company Secretaries of India |
| Exam Name | CS Professional Exam |
| Frequency of Conduct | 2 times a year |
| Exam Level | National Level Exam |
| Languages | English |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
| Official Website | icsi.edu |
To become a Company Secretary (CS), you have to take theCSEET exam. If you’ve finished your 10+2 schooling, you’re eligible for this course. The exam has three levels: the foundation course, the executive course, and the professional course.
- CS Executive Exam: You must have passed both modules of the CS Executive exams to be eligible.
- Minimum Passing Score: To qualify for the CS Executive exam, you should score at least 40% in each subject and achieve an overall score of 50%. These are the current passing standards set by ICSI.
| ICSI CS Professional Fees 2024 | |
| Particulars | Fee in INR |
| Education Fee | 19000 |
| Pre-Examination Test Fee | 1000 |
| Total | 20000 |
Video Lectures CS Professional Group 1
CS professional - Governance, Risk Management, Compliances & Ethics
CS professional - Drafting, Appearances & Pleadings (new)
Advance Tax Laws
Video Lectures CS Professional Group 2
CS professional - Resolution of Corporate Disputes, Non-compliance & Remedies
CS professional - Corporate Restructuring, Insolvency, liquidation & winding up
CS professional - Secretarial Audit, Compliance Management & Due diligence
Video Lectures CS Professional Group 3
Corporate Funding & Listings in Stock Exchanges
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