An adverse variance:
AImproves profit vs standard
BReduces profit vs standard (e.g. higher costs, lower sales)CORRECT
CIs always zero
DEquals materiality
ACCAPerformance Management
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
Adverse variances move profit below standard — actual was worse than expected.
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