The expected difference between the approved budget and the forecast final cost.
Variance at CompletionVAC = BAC − EACWhat budget variance might remain at completion?
Positive VACForecast completion cost is below BAC.
VAC = 0Forecast completion cost equals BAC.
Negative VACForecast completion cost exceeds BAC.
WEEKLY EVM REPORT
Project performance
Earned Value (EV)Calculated
Variance at CompletionYour result
In the game, calculation cards on the weekly report connect the value back to its formula.
🎮 Why this matters in the game
Do not treat this measure in isolation. Your resource choices, overtime, work completed and cumulative cost affect the story told by your EVM results. Use the weekly report and dashboard together before deciding what to change next.
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