The reporting date is the specific point in time at which an organization closes its books for an accounting period, summarizing financial activities over that period for reporting purposes.
Year-end refers to the end of an accounting period, which may align with the calendar year or a fiscal year, and is a pivotal moment when financial books are closed.
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