Some managers have complained that the process of accepting projects does not consider qualitative factors. What qualitative factors will you recommend? Are there any associated risks?

Your have been instructed to respond to the following tasks:

  • Identify and explain 5 or more audit objectives for UPC’s capital plans.
  • Provide a report of your audit, and discuss any SOX reportable issues.
  • Recommend internal controls to address identified and perceived control weakness in UPC capital plans.
  • Some managers have complained that the process of accepting projects does not consider qualitative factors. What qualitative factors will you recommend? Are there any associated risks?