# Fiscal year

> A fiscal year is the twelve-month period over which you measure profit and prepare accounts, and it can start in any month.

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A fiscal year is the twelve-month period over which you measure profit and prepare accounts, and it can start in any month.

_Last updated 2026-10-29_

## What it means for a shop owner

Many pick the calendar year, yet some choose a month when the season is quiet. Stick with it so you can compare year to year. Taxes and filings follow its limits.

## A worked example

A year starting on 1 April ends on 31 March. Its profit is added up over those 12 months, not over the calendar year.

## Other languages

- العربية: https://dashingerp.com/glossary/fiscal-year
- کوردی: https://dashingerp.com/ckb/glossary/fiscal-year

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