The Accounting Reference Date (ARD) is the date that marks the end of a company's financial year, crucial for the preparation of annual accounts and financial statements.
The chargeable account period, often refered to as the accounting period, is the specific time duration under consideration for which financial transactions are recorded and financial statements are prepared.
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