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4. Select the calendar icon next to the Start date of fiscal year field.
a. Select a date on the calendar that appears.
b. Select OK.
The End date of fiscal year is determined based on the start date you enter. It cannot be entered
manually.
5. Select the Default reporting period field.
a. Select a report period type.
b. Select OK.
6. The list box on the screen is updated and provides a view the of the reporting periods based on
the selections you've made.
Use the Previous year and Next year buttons to view the reporting periods for the previous
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and next year.
Use the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through the list of reporting periods for the
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current year.
7. Select OK to return to the Reports screen.
Default report period types
The following options are available when selecting the default report period. The calendar month
reporting period is the system default.
Calendar month
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Calendar quarter
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Calendar semi-annual
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Every 4 weeks
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Period 4-4-5
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Period 4-5-4
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Period 5-4-4
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Using a 4-4-5 calendar to manage accounting periods
A 4-4-5 calendar divides the year into four quarters, each with 13 weeks. Each quarter is divided into
two four week months and one five week month. The division can occur in any order, hence the 4-4-5,
4-5-4, and 5-4-4 accounting periods.
Period 4-4-5: Select this option if you want to use the 4-4-5 calendar to manage accounting
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periods, with two four week months followed by one five week month.
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