The variance analysis cycle : b. begins with the preparation of performance reports.
Variance analysis cycle can be defined as the process of knowing the difference between actual and planned behavior as knowing the difference help to know how they all have effect or impact on a business productivity or performance.
Performance report on the other hand help to know how well or how bad a company is doing as it help to evaluate and measure a company performance.
Therefore the correct option is B.
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