7. Management considers risk appetite for all of the following reasons except
A. Evaluating strategic options.
B. Setting objectives.
C. Developing risk management techniques.
D. Increasing the net present value of investments.
Answer (D) is correct.
REQUIRED: The item not a reason for considering risk appetite.
DISCUSSION: As described in the COSO ERM framework, risk appetite should be considered in
1. Evaluating strategies,
2. Setting related objectives, and
3. Developing risk management methods.
Increasing the net present value of investments is an operational objective. It would be determined after consideration of the entity's risk appetite and other strategic factors.