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# Interpret Cost Insights and Analytics

Read the executive cost picture in a fixed sequence so totals, forecast, variance and trend remain connected.

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### Read the page in four passes

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
**Confirm scope and data freshness**

Confirm project scope and the most recent data update.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
**Establish the current position**

Read Budget, Actual and Commitment.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
**Understand exposure**

Read Final Budget (EAC), Variance, ETC and contingency.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
**Locate the drivers**

Use trend, hierarchy and currency charts.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

### Key performance indicators

| Interface label          | How to use it                                                    |
| ------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `Budget`                 | Approved budget for the selected scope.                          |
| `Actual`                 | Recorded cost for the selected scope.                            |
| `Commitment`             | Committed cost linked to purchasing records.                     |
| `Final Budget (EAC)`     | Expected final cost based on the current estimate at completion. |
| `Variance`               | Difference between the expected final position and budget.       |
| `Committed without PO`   | Committed value without a purchase order.                        |
| `ETC Total`              | Total estimate to complete.                                      |
| `Contingency Used`       | Contingency already applied.                                     |
| `Contingency to be used` | Contingency expected to be applied.                              |

### Available analysis

* S-Curve — Cumulative vs Planned Cost.
* EAC vs Budget Trend.
* EAC by WBS Level.
* Evolution by Snapshot and Financial Evolution.
* Total Value by Currency and Currency Distribution.
* Variance Alerts > 10%.

### Check consistency before escalation

If values differ between pages, confirm the selected project, scope, visible filters, exchange configuration and synchronization time before opening an investigation.