Accounting period: definition, duration and closing date
What an accounting period is, how long it lasts and how to choose the right closing date for your business in France.
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Accounting period: definition, duration and closing date
Updated March 2026 - The accounting period is the time frame used to measure profit, produce accounts and organise annual tax and legal obligations.
See also choosing the closing date, pre-close tax optimisation and accounting principles.
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Article written by Samuel HAYOT
Chartered Accountant, registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
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