financial year
Britishnoun
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any annual period at the end of which a firm's accounts are made up
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the annual period ending April 5, over which Budget estimates are made by the British Government and which functions as the income-tax year
Example Sentences
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"Although spending has risen this financial year, this was more than offset by increased receipts," said ONS senior statistician Tom Davis.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
"We knew the first half of this financial year was going to be challenging and that's borne out in our financial results," ABF's chief executive George Weston.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
The number of applications for jobs at the council increased by 123%, from an average of 4.7 per role in 2022, to 10.5 per role in the 2024-25 financial year.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Bang & Olufsen lowered its financial expectations and pulled midterm guidance as sales of a new product disappointed, while intensified geopolitical tension and economic uncertainty are expected to affect the remainder of the financial year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
It is hoped that conditions will permit a senior appointment during the present financial year to inaugurate the service.
From Report of the National Library Service for the Year Ended 31 March 1958 by New Zealand. National Library Service
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