Comparing department budgets against actual data
with variance analysis.
Not exact matches
The more traditional approach, which developed out of mean
variance analysis some fifty years ago, tailors an individual's portfolio to his or her age, young investors should take more risk
with stocks, and attitudes toward risk, conservative investors should hold more cash.
One executive called out the preprint issues: «If their preprint forecasts were off and inconsistent
with actuals and no
variance analysis was done, theoretically customers could be over charged on distribution or at a minimum, producing too many preprint quantities unknowingly.»
For variables
with normal distribution, one way
analysis of
variance was used to compare mean values.
In their
analysis of data from 1423 Swedish women who were studied from 2.5 to 12 mo postpartum, lactation score was significantly associated
with weight retention, but it explained little of the
variance in PPWR.
Using
analysis of
variance, t - tests, or chi - square tests as appropriate, we compared the clinical characteristics among exposure groups and among subjects
with World Trade Center cough according to prognostic subgroups: those
with predominantly upper - airway symptoms (29 subjects) or lower - airway symptoms (95 subjects) or those
with bronchial responsiveness (249 subjects).
Interestingly, the influence of APOE ɛ 4 varied as the disease progressed; APOE ɛ 4 was associated
with longitudinal FC decreases only for HCs in the single
variance - based
analyses and deteriorated DMN integration in nc - MCIs by combining the effects of other loci.
This sliding
analysis should help overcome problems associated
with sampling
variance due to the reduced number of rabbits sampled or sequencing errors of individual SNPs.
Analysis of
variance (ANOVA) statistical comparisons were performed using Statview Software (SAS Institute, Inc., Cary, NC, USA, http://www.jmp.com)
with statistical significance set at 0.05.
General characteristics were compared
with analysis of
variance with Tukey's post hoc comparisons, and qualitative variables were compared
with chi - square tests.
A 2 - way
analysis of
variance (condition × time)
with repeated measures was performed on all dependent variables recorded in the precondition and postcondition tests.
A 2 - way
analysis of
variance (ANOVA)
with repeated measures (time) was performed on all dependent variables recorded in the precondition and postcondition tests (SPSS).
Summary estimates were calculated using a general
variance - based method (random - effects model)
with 95 % CIs.19 Because the potential confounders considered in multivariate
analyses vary across studies, we used the parameter estimates in the most complex model, which typically include demographic, lifestyle, and dietary factors.
A 2 × 2 (trial × gender)
analysis of
variance with repeated measures and appropriate post hoc was used to analyze the data.
Russ makes three arguments: 1) A recent study that compared grit scores among fraternal and identical twins suggests that grit may be heritable to a large degree, which would make it unrealistic to expect schools or others to be able to alter it; 2) The twin study as well as a meta -
analysis of grit research found that grit only explains about 2 - 3 % of the
variance in achievement scores, which Russ thinks makes it a poor predictor of other outcomes; and 3) The meta -
analysis suggests that grit may be highly correlated
with conscientiousness, one of the Big 5 personality traits that psychologists have been studying for a long time.
To investigate the relationship between school effectiveness and classroom instruction, we initially conducted a multivariate
analysis of
variance (MANOVA)
with the school effectiveness rating serving as the independent variable and eight teacher variables serving as outcome measures (see Table 11).
Three
analyses were conducted
with the cross-sectional data using teachers» WSS ratings of student achievement and students» WJ - R standard scores: a) correlations comparing the students» standard scores on the various subtests of the WJ - R and the WSS checklist and summary report ratings of student achievement within the corresponding WSS domains, b) four - step hierarchical regressions examining the different factors that accounted for the
variance in students» spring WJ - R scores, and c) Receiver - Operating - Characteristic (ROC) curves, which make possible a determination of whether a random pair of average and below - average scores on the WJ - R would be ranked correctly in terms of performance on the WSS.
The modal breed group (bull breeds, which includes all breeds derived from the molasser breed, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, Mastiffs and mixed bull breeds: as classified by the shelter staff using criteria from the UK Kennel Club) was chosen for
analysis to minimise the
variance associated
with breed differences, and totalled 29 dogs.
The other thing is that SST and SAT have different
variances and different uncertainties and they respond
with different lags, so I UNLES Vaugh does some work
with synthetic data FIRST to prove that the methods he applies to this data actually work, I'd say the signal
analysis is flawed from the start since the «signal», the temperature curves are not really physical metrics.
The overlapping decadal data groups used to determine the slow temperature
variance are defined similarly to the
analysis in the paper but are centered on the years 1858,..., 2008,
with 15 years between successive group centers.
This
analysis seems at
variance with the information now available and that Keeling later came to believe in the accuracy of the old measurements he had previously rejected as being too high is demonstrated in his own autobiography.
Statisticians have dealt
with this problem of separating effects in unbalanced
Analysis of
Variance designs in the past.
The IPCC's methodology relies unduly — indeed, almost exclusively — upon numerical
analysis, even where the outputs of the models upon which it so heavily relies are manifestly and significantly at
variance with theory or observation or both.
In fact it should be a reasonably straight forward
analysis to ask two questions about stationary series
with very large
variance (is that how you'd describe a long wave length?)
To do this, we applied factor
analysis with principal - component factoring to find the readability factor that accounted for the most
variance of the full set of readability measures.78 Our readability factor statistically accounts for a large amount of the
variance of the full set of the composited readability measures.79
Offered... Forecasting and planning Cost - benefit
analysis Business process improvement
Variance analysis Accurate... Evergreen Enterprises Richmond, VA Partnered
with business development to identify major account opportunities
Prepared financial reports, developed processes, and performed
variance analysis in accordance
with business plan using Excel, Oracle Discoverer and Oracle Financial Reporting.
Assisted
with preparation of income tax provision, tax expense accruals, ASC 740 and FIN48 adjustments, financial reporting disclosures, financial audit work - papers, general ledger account reconciliation,
variance analysis and all other tax accounting functions.
Performed detailed
variance analysis and work
with department managers to understand causes to control costs
Collaborate
with Controllers to report monthly
variance explanations on AR / WIP
analysis and prepare consolidated Financial Statements
Location: Bartlesville, OK Duration: +6 Months Assists
with monthly and annual closing processes including preparing monthly reports, month end journal entries,
variance analysis and account...
Managed expense forecasting process, prepared detailed
variance analyses with explanations of results and drivers to management.
Completed a Checkbook (using Excel and VBA) to track and verify the budgeted expenses
with actual expenses and
variance analysis for each department and organization as a whole.
Generated monthly financial reporting package including historical trends,
variance analysis, consumption data
with supporting charts
Monitored project progress and performed
variance analysis in comparison
with the schedule baseline.
Provided
variance analysis, financial results, risks, key performance indicators, monthly and quarterly performance reviews, and other information required by the Asset and Strategic Performance Unit management and reviewed
with asset leadership team on a quarterly basis.
Worked
with finance and merchants to improve accuracy and quality of
variance reporting /
analysis by converting planning for $ 2 billion gross margin from top - down to driver based bottoms - up process.
• Perform month - end consolidation activities such as accounting for foreign branches and cash flow entries • Oversee the development of monthly management reporting packages including identifying critical forecast gaps • Perform in - depth
analysis to ensure completeness and accuracy of statistical data • Evaluate correlation among statistical data and summarize findings across clients and products • Analyze both current and past financial data and performance to help make informed decisions for the future • Explore investment opportunities and provide feedback to management to help them decides which ones to explore further • Create and maintain effective communication
with key members to provide information regarding financial closings and deliverables • Research and prepare
variance analysis and explanations and report deliverables
Utilizing solid communication skills combined
with the ability to work collaboratively across all level of the organization, I exceeded operational goals by creating and implementing strategic plans in line
with business objectives; improved production, productivity, product quality, and customer service standards through a system of identification,
analysis, and swift resolution; completed audits to determine systems improvements; prepared annual budgets; scheduled expenditures; analyzed
variances - initiating corrective actions
Prepared departmental budget totaling $ 5.3 million in expenses; in conjunction
with preparing monthly budget
variance analysis reports.
Job responsibilities will include assisting the controller
with budgeting / Forecasting month - end close processes,
variance analysis, and G / L reconciliations.
Accomplished and talented Financial Analyst
with strong working knowledge of financial statements
analysis and reporting to business intelligence, adept in providing in - depth
variance analysis for various business units.
Liaised
with auditors on activity based and standard costing, as well as
variance analysis for operations and marketing performance
• Analyze and monitor credit worthiness of assigned accounts • Review and prepare financial and operational reports based on
variance analysis • Ensure timely completion of general ledger balances
with accuracy • Oversee general accounting activities including transaction recording, account balancing and balance sheet reconciliation • Recommend and approve credit lines within prescribed guidelines • Supervise day to day operations related to cost accounting, deduction and payroll processing
My education and work experience have enabled me to efficiently consolidate and summarize forecasts, perform
variance analysis of results, and provide apt interpretation of data
with the identification of key drivers, KPIs, and trends.
SUMMARY Certified Public Accountant
with extensive Accounting and Finance experience including managerial reporting,
variance & financial
analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and business planning.
Preparation of monthly cash budget and
analysis the
variance with the actual.
Accounts Payable and Financial Administration Professional — Duties & Responsibilities Develop and maintain a strong and extensive working knowledge of various related accounting principles, regulations, and applications, continuously utilizing changes to business accounting landscape within current responsibilities Apply various accounting rules and GAAP procedures to critical functions, including the review and approval of journal entries, data and financial reconciliations, cash flow and discrepancy
analyses, transaction management, and other tasks Provide relevant oversight and administration to all aspects of accounts payable execution, including billing and collections, vendor file maintenance, reporting, order processing, data and financial accuracy audits, and invoice management Perform regular account and payables reconciliations and
variance resolutions to ensure accurate financials and provide continuous relevant insight into the financial health of the company Manage important and sensitive financial documents, receipts, correspondence, and invoices on a daily basis, providing organization for audit assistance and execution as well as compliance
with various accounting standards Perform
analysis, research, and evaluation of current administrative and accounting policies and procedures, implementing change where necessary to drive corporate efficiency, manage costs, and drive revenue Facilitate the efficiency and implementation of all accounting operations from concept to execution, while coordinating actions on all daily operational and logistical aspects from corporate financial management Utilize technological resources, including software and accounting applications, to track all aspects of accounts payable and other financial operations as well as prepare important and sensitive cost, billing, and revenue documents Collaborate
with respect to effective communication between all departments, including general accounting and administrative personnel, and coordinate all daily business operations
with leadership staff Address client, vendor, and management queries, resolving them in an expedited manner Assist management
with various other duties as assigned to facilitate efficient administration and operations
Accounting and Financial Administration Professional — Duties & Responsibilities Develop and maintain a strong and extensive working knowledge of various accounting principles, regulations, tax codes, and applications, continuously applying changes to accounting landscape to current responsibilities Apply various accounting rules and procedures to critical tasks, including the review and approval of journal entries, data and financial reconciliations, balance sheet and income statement accounting, cash flow
analyses, account collections, capital utilization and on - going budgetary considerations Provide relevant oversight and administration to all aspects of business finance, including billing and collections, payroll execution, vendor relationships, payroll and salary management, and other pertinent functions Perform regular book reconciliations and
variance resolutions to ensure audit - ready financials and provide continuous relevant insight into the financial health of the company, in both a regular and ad - hoc manner, to company management Manage important and sensitive financial documents, receipts, and invoices on a daily basis, providing organization for audit assistance and execution as well as compliance
with various accounting standards Perform
analysis, research and evaluation of current accounting policies and procedures, implementing change where necessary to drive corporate efficiency, manage costs and drive revenue Facilitate the efficiency and implementation of all accounting operations from concept to execution, while coordinating actions on all daily operational and logistical aspects from corporate financial management to payroll Utilize technological resources, including software and accounting applications, to track all aspects of firm accounting and financial operations as well as prepare important and sensitive tax documents related to all aspects of organizational operations Collaborate
with respect to effective communication between all departments and coordinate all daily business operations
with other leadership staff and other personnel Work closely
with and support senior - level management in budgeting and corporate planning strategies Address client, vendor, and management queries, resolving them in an expedited manner Assist management
with various other duties as assigned to facilitate efficient administration and operations, making appropriate and effective recommendations
with respect to performance optimization
PROFILE Senior financial professional
with extensive experience in accounting and financial operations and management, including cash management and financial forecasting, budgeting, financial modeling, financial statement preparation,
variance analysis, internal controls, internal auditing, management of accounting personnel, and internal administration of 401 (k) and ESOP.