Variance

Variance The deviation or difference between the estimated value and the actual value.

Variance is the deviation or difference between an expected/standard amount and the actual amount.

- Used in product/service costing, budgeting, and variance analysis.
- Used to support pricing decisions and profitability analysis by cost behavior and drivers.

- Example: The costing team uses **Variance** to allocate costs and analyze margins by product line.

- Why it matters: Improves cost accuracy, supports better pricing and budgeting, and strengthens performance measurement.