Company Secretary & The Auditor: Revision

Every company is required to appoint at least two company secretaries.

• True

• False

A company secretary usually handles all paper works and statutory documents of a company.

• True

• False

A Singaporean citizen who has a principal place of residence in Malaysia may not become a company secretary in Malaysia.

• True

• False

Being a member of a professional body such as the Malaysian Institute of Accountants is compulsory to become a Company Secretary.

• True

• False

A person who has been found guilty of traffic offences is not qualified to become a company secretary.

• True

• False

Which of the following are true about the function and duties of a company secretary?

• He is in charge of conducting company's AGM.

• He may certify documents on the company's behalf.

• He may give legal advice to the company in respect of Company Law.

The financial statements must be audited before it is sent to every member and presented at the AGM.

• True

• False

Which of the following is the qualification to be appointed as an Auditor by the company?

• registered as public accountant with MIA

• the person has been declared a bankrupt

• has been convicted in offences of fraud and dishonesty

• closely related to the company

In a private company, the Board has the power to appoint the Auditor.

• False

• True

In a private company, the members may appoint the Auditor by ordinary resolution when the Board fails to appoint one.

• True

• False