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Certificate in Companies Act

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Companies Act


About Companies Act

An Act of the Indian Parliament on Indian company law, the Companies Act 2013, governs the creation of a company, its duties, its directors, and its dissolution.

Why is Companies Act important?

Benefits of Company Act:

  • Helps to generate capital. 
  • Separate entity. 
  • Limited liability. 
  • Transferability of shares. 
  • The double E's – Expertise and Efficiency.

Who should take the Companies Act Exam?

  • Students studying law LL.B program
  • Entrepreneurs working towards establishing a business
  • CA/CS/CMA
  • Working Professionals
  • Anyone interested in learning the Law

Companies Act Certification Course Outline

  1. Introduction to Companies Act
  2. Formation and Conversion of Companies
  3. MOA and AOA
  4. Accounts of the company
  5. Audit and Auditors of the company
  6. Dividends
  7. KMP
  8. Deposits
  9. CAA

Certificate in Companies Act FAQs

The Companies Act of 1956 is an act of the Indian Parliament that enables companies to be formed by rules and registrations, and also sets out the responsibilities of the directors and secretaries of a company.

  • What is a Company?
  • Key concepts of Company law
  • Understanding the incorporation stage
  • Capital financing
  • Managing shares
  • Shareholder meetings
  • Understanding corporate restructuring
  • Concept of M&A

50 questions are asked in this exam.

This exam is intended for-

  • Students and graduates
  • Shareholders
  • Employees of a company
  • Company directors
  • Other interested candidates

  • Promoting transparency
  • Maintaining standards
  • Protecting the interests of investors
  • Regulating the functioning of a company