Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

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Fiscal years differ from calendar years, allowing businesses to choose optimal reporting periods. Companies adjust fiscal year ends to align with business seasonality, aiding financial reporting.

A fiscal year is the 12 months that a company designates as a year for financial and tax reporting purposes. This year can differ from the traditional calendar year, and it varies for each corporation ...