5.2g - Variance Analysis Flashcards

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Variance analysis definition

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Where an actual figure differs from that expected in a budget

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Favourable variable analysis definition

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When costs are lower than expected or revenue is higher than expected

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What decisions can be made as a result of favourable variances?

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  • If it is caused by a pessimistic budget, set more ambitious targets
  • Find what was responsible for improvement and do more of it
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4
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Adverse variable analysis definition

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When costs are higher than expected or revenue is lower than expected

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5
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What decisions can be made as a result of adverse variances?

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  • Change marketing mix
  • Streamline production to become more efficient
  • Motivate employees to work harder
  • Cut costs by asking suppliers for a better deal
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6
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What is variance analysis used for?

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  • Find out what went right or wrong

- Inform decision making

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7
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What are the external causes of variance?

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  • Actions of competitors
  • Changes in economy
  • Costs of raw materials
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8
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What are the internal causes of variance?

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  • Improving efficiency
  • Overestimating amount it could save by streamlining production
  • Underestimating the cost of making a change
  • Changing selling price
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