Irish Company Secretary's Handbook examines the company secretarial requirements contained in the Companies Acts and relevant EU regulations. The book includes useful chapters on all areas of company secretarial practice including annual returns, directors' and auditors' responsibilities as well as statutory disclosure requirements. It gives a clear explanation of the many day-to-day functions of a company secretary along with a large number of up-to-date precedents, practical checklists, step-by-step instructions and best practice guidelines. This practical title also covers the wide range of developments that have recently affected company secretarial practice and procedure, including: - Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Acts 2005 and 2006 - European Communities (Companies) (Amendment) Regulations 2007 - Companies (Amendment) Act 2009 - European Communities (Directive 2006/46/EC) Regulations 2009 - European Communities (Statutory Audits) (Directive 2006/43/EC) Regulations 2010 This is a 'must have' book for company secretaries and assistant company secretaries in company formation businesses, law firms and accountancy practices. Solicitors in private practice, in-house solicitors and accountants will also find this a useful resource.