Definition: A twelve-month accounting period that usually, but not necessarily, starts on January 1.
Also Known As: FY
Examples: Our Fiscal year starts January 1, but the US Government fiscal year starts on October 1.
Fiscal Year
By F. John Reh, About.com
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