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Usage of "as of" and "at" in financial reporting
What is the proper usage of the word(s) "as of" and "at" when completing financial reports? I have seen it used both ways. I.e., row one of a table might say "Balance at October 14, 2003" or "Balance as of October 14, 2003". In column headings we use the words "for the period ended".
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' at ' refers to a specific time. ' as of ' means the specific time for something to start from. another equivalent is ' as from ' = ' as of '
- ' at ' refers to a specific time.
- ' as of ' means the specific time for something to start from.
- another equivalent is ' as from ' = ' as of '
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' at ' refers to a specific time.
' as of ' means the specific time for something to start from.
another equivalent is ' as from ' = ' as of '
' as of ' means the specific time for something to start from.
another equivalent is ' as from ' = ' as of '
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Sadly, 'as of' is quite often found in American writing. It is a silly expression, stiff and pompous. The 'of' is redundant.
Use 'at.' (The balance at October 14, 2003 was $25.)
Advice to all learners of English: Never use it in a sentence. Use 'at,' 'on', 'since,' or 'from'
The Balance on October 14 was $25.
He has stopped studying since September 1.
Use 'at.' (The balance at October 14, 2003 was $25.)
Advice to all learners of English: Never use it in a sentence. Use 'at,' 'on', 'since,' or 'from'
The Balance on October 14 was $25.
He has stopped studying since September 1.
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