periodenstart
Periodenstart is a term used to denote the first day of a defined time period, used for reporting, accounting, billing, or data collection. It marks the point at which the activities, measurements, or revenue recognition for that period begin, and serves as a reference for calculating duration and aggregating data.
It is commonly applied to calendar-based periods such as months, quarters, and years, but many organizations
Determination of the period start can be fixed by policy (for example, the first day of the
As a key element in financial statements, revenue recognition, and performance metrics, the accuracy of the