Pricing & costCost metric

ETC

Estimate to Complete

Definition

Estimate to Complete is the projected cost required to finish remaining contract work from a specific point in time. ETC calculations are essential for earned value management, financial forecasting, and management decision-making.

ETC accuracy affects program budgeting and performance assessments. Understanding ETC development helps contractors provide reliable forecasts and manage cost performance. ETC combined with actual costs to date yields the Estimate at Completion, a key program management metric.

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