The time after the end of an accounting period during which all transactions for that period must be finalised. HM Customs & Revenue Glossary
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reporting period UK US noun [C] ACCOUNTING
► the particular period of time to which a company's accounts are related: »
Figures are given for the last annual reporting period.
»They began to show a profit at the end of the reporting period.
Financial and business terms. 2012.