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.
Source checked for Financial year (opens in a new tab) Checked 2026-08-11