IRBA Newsletter Issue 50

Issue 50 | April - June 2020 8 ETHICS INTERNATIONAL ETHICS STANDARDS BOARD FOR ACCOUNTANTS (IESBA) IESBA Staff Questions & Answers – COVID-19: Ethics and Independence Considerations The IESBA staff released a Question and Answer (Q&A) publication, COVID-19: Ethics and Independence Considerations, to highlight aspects of the International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including International Independence Standards) that can be relevant in navigating ethics and independence challenges and risks as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Q&A may be downloaded from the IESBA website . IESBA Projects in Progress • Role and Mindset. • Definition of PIE and Listed Entity. • Engagement Teams/Group Audits. • Technology. • Tax Planning and related services. • IAASB-IESBA Coordination. More information on these projects is available on the IESBA website . Should you have any further queries, please email standards@irba. co.za . Imran Vanker Director Standards Telephone: (087) 940-8838 Fax: (086) 575-6535 E-mail: standards@irba.co.za