Variance analysis compares:

A Two companies

B Actual results to budgeted/standard amounts to identify and explain differences

C This year to next year

D Revenue to expenses only

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Variance analysis breaks differences into price/rate and quantity/efficiency variances to identify causes and responsibility.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Variance analysis compares:" is Option B: Actual results to budgeted/standard amounts to identify and explain differences.

The other options — A) Two companies, C) This year to next year, D) Revenue to expenses only — are incorrect for this CPA Exam Prep question. As explained above: Variance analysis breaks differences into price/rate and quantity/efficiency variances to identify causes and responsibility.

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Variance analysis compares:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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