ERP Term
"Fiscal Year"

The company defines a fiscal year for financial reporting and tax purposes. It may or may not align with a calendar year. Fiscal years can be used to track performance over different periods, such as a month, quarter, or year. Some companies use an other fiscal year than the calendar year, such as Amazon, which uses a September fiscal year. This allows businesses to align their reporting with their business cycles better.  

There are several benefits to using a fiscal year. First, it can help businesses track performance over time. Second, it can help businesses compare results across different periods. Third, it can help companies manage their tax liability. Finally, it can help enterprises to plan for future growth.  

There are some drawbacks to using a fiscal year. First, it can be not very clear for businesses to keep track of two different sets of financial information (calendar year and fiscal year). Second, comparing results across different companies can be difficult if they use different fiscal years. Finally, managing inventory and other business operations can be difficult if the fiscal year is not aligned with the calendar year.  

Overall, the decision of whether or not to use a fiscal year is a decision that should be made by each business based on its own needs and goals.