### Question
How does GENERAL define fiscal year?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 3741*, **fiscal year** is defined as:

> a fiscal year established by a contractor for accounting purposes

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 3741*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART V-ACQUISITION > Subpart D-General Contracting Provisions > CHAPTER 273-ALLOWABLE COSTS > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL**

