Dear Professional Colleagues,

With the launch of the Chandrayan 2 - India's first moon lander and rover mission, Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has provided a sense of pride to all 130 crore Indians. The importance attached to this mission is that ISRO along with other Indians has developed the rover independently when the foreign supplier failed to deliver it. The second Lunar mission has been launched successfully when India is going to celebrate its 73rd Independence Day. On this special day, I take this opportunity to wish every one a Happy Independence Day.

Being independent is also an important value for Chartered Accountants while performing audit, review, or other assurance services. Chartered Accountants are required to apply the conceptual framework to identify, evaluate, and address threats to independence. Independence "of mind" and "in appearance" requires adherence to the fundamental principles of integrity and objectivity.

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