REQUIRED: The least subjective risk factor.
DISCUSSION: In planning the engagement, Internal auditors must consider the significant risks and the means by which the potential impact of risk is kept to an acceptable level (Prof. Std. 2201). Risk factors have differing degrees of objectivity. The most objective (least subjective)factors are facts. The organization’s losses on derivatives are facts and therefore objective to the extent measurable. Objective information is such that it can be supported by facts or numbers. Subjective information is a judgment and may be interpreted differently by different people.
B.Is incorrect. The auditor’s assessment of management responses is a professional judgment.
C.Is incorrect. The business forecast in not a fact.
D. Is incorrect. The evaluation of internal control is based on professional judgment. Information based on judgment is subjective.