Question

Sales variance analysis is used by managers for: Select one: a. Planning purposes only. b. Budgeting purposes only. c. Control purposes only. d. Planning and control purposes. e. Planning and budgeting purposes.

Answer 1

Answer:

e. Planning and budgeting purposes.

Explanation:

Sales variance analysis is used by managers for planning and budgeting purposes, as this analysis allows managers to better understand the company's sales scenario in a given period in relation to different variables such as budgeted quantity, quantity sold and amount of profit made.

Through analysis, greater control and strategic planning and future budgets are possible so that an organization remains profitable and competitive in the market.