Service at a glance
A clear path from planning to delivery
- 01Initial reviewDefine entity applicability, period and statutory scope.
- 02Solution or action planningOrganise registers, minutes, policies and filing evidence.
- 03Coordinated executionSupport qualified auditor review and issue clarification responses.
- 04Completion and next stepsTrack reported observations and remediation ownership.
Stay organised around the obligations that matter. Define entity applicability, period and statutory scope. Track reported observations and remediation ownership.
Requirements depend on the organisation’s facts, applicable law and the relevant authority or market. For Secretarial Audit, the work follows a tailored sequence. Define entity applicability, period and statutory scope. Organise registers, minutes, policies and filing evidence. Support qualified auditor review and issue clarification responses. The engagement starts with eligibility and documents, with appropriate specialist or authorised review where required.
Who This Service Is For
Companies and LLPs managing filings, changes, board actions and secretarial records. The initial focus is clear: Define entity applicability, period and statutory scope. The intended close-out is: Track reported observations and remediation ownership.
Challenges We Help Address
- Unclear starting point: Important details may be missed unless the current state and decision requirements are established.
- Execution risk: Planning must address real dependencies: Organise registers, minutes, policies and filing evidence.
- Uncertain handover: The expected result should be documented and accepted, rather than assumed complete.
What Is Included
- Initial review: Define entity applicability, period and statutory scope.
- Solution or action planning: Organise registers, minutes, policies and filing evidence.
- Coordinated execution: Support qualified auditor review and issue clarification responses.
- Completion and next steps: Track reported observations and remediation ownership.
Our Approach
- 01Confirm eligibility and facts. Define entity applicability, period and statutory scope.
- 02Prepare the right records. Organise registers, minutes, policies and filing evidence.
- 03Coordinate the action. Support qualified auditor review and issue clarification responses.
- 04Track completion and duties. Track reported observations and remediation ownership.
Deliverables & Quality Checks
Intended completion activity: Track reported observations and remediation ownership. Supporting records may include eligibility notes, document checklists, adviser-reviewed materials, official acknowledgements where available and follow-up records, as applicable. The proposal should define acceptance conditions and any work specifically excluded.
Engagement & Dependencies
The proposal should distinguish advisory or coordination work from regulated professional services and official decisions. Eligibility, jurisdiction, document availability, professional charges, statutory charges, taxes and expected third-party timelines must be checked before acceptance.
Answers at a glance
Frequently asked questions
Helpful details about scope, preparation and delivery.
What does Secretarial Audit include?
The proposed engagement has three key activities. Define entity applicability, period and statutory scope. Organise registers, minutes, policies and filing evidence. Support qualified auditor review and issue clarification responses. The exact deliverables are confirmed before engagement.
What should we prepare for Secretarial Audit?
Start with entity and signatory information, jurisdiction, current registrations or correspondence, supporting documents and the specific business objective. Further documents are identified during the first step: Define entity applicability, period and statutory scope.
How is Secretarial Audit reviewed or completed?
The intended completion activity is: Track reported observations and remediation ownership. Handover or filing evidence and any open actions are documented to the extent included in the agreed scope.
Is approval or a legal outcome guaranteed for Secretarial Audit?
No. Outcomes involving government authorities, independent reviewers or other qualified decision-makers depend on eligibility, evidence and the applicable rules. Professional fees, statutory charges and specialist responsibilities should be stated separately where relevant.
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