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Financial year

Definition

Finance and Economy

An annual accounting or budgeting period that need not match the calendar year.

Example: The company closes its financial year on 30 June.

Also known as: FY, accounting year, fiscal year

Context: A company chooses its own financial year end according to its business needs. Singapore Government FY usage is covered by the FY entry.

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