Node A6 · Acronym decoder
EAC
Estimate at Completion
What it actually means
The current forecast of what the total effort will cost when finished — actuals to date plus an estimate for remaining work. The gap between EAC and the budget at completion is the projected overrun, and the assumptions inside the "estimate to complete" portion are where programs hide optimism.
Where you'll meet it
EVM reports and every program status review where cost is on the chart.