Earned Value Metrics – the easy way to remember it

  • EV (BCWP) comes first in every formula.

  • If it is a variance - it is EV minus something

  • If it is an index - it is EV divided by something

  • If the question relates to cost - use AC

  • If the question refers to schedule - use PV

  • Negative is either behind schedule or over budget ( For example: CV = -30% = over budget)

  • Positive is either ahead of schedule or under budget