carry-over

1.  See carry forward, def. 1.
2.  To keep something, usually merchandise, for a subsequent period. For example, We'll carry over this summer's bathing suits for next winter's resort season.
3.  Persist from one time or situation to another, as in His leadership in sports carried over to the classroom. [Late 1800s]

The noun has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: application of a skill learned in one situation to a different but similar situation
  Synonyms: transfer, transfer of training

Meaning #2: (British) the accumulated and undivided profits of a corporation after provision has been made for dividends and reserves
  Synonym: carry-forward