Introduction – Variance Analysis

Variance analysis refers to a difference between two values. The deviation may favorable or unfavorable as under:

Variance is generally calculated as per below parameters

The time period for measuring deviation can be as under:

  • Current Month vs Previous Month
  • Current Year vs Previous Year
  • First Quarter vs Second Quarter

Variance Reports are made to find out the % increase or decrease for Profit, Revenue, Cost Expenses, Attrition, Manpower Count, Salary, Recruitment Cost etc.

Examples of Variance Analysis charts

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