A quarter is one of four three-month periods that make up a fiscal year (a “quarter” of the fiscal year, in other words).
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A Quarter is…
Friday, July 17th, 2009A Fiscal Year is…
Friday, May 1st, 2009A fiscal year is any 12-month period used by businesses for accounting purposes, usually divided into four 3-month-long quarters. A fiscal year can begin in any month, not necessarily January (e.g. October 1, 2008-September 30, 2009).