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These are simply a convenient and practical period to track trends in key indicators especially , sales, profits, costs, income, customers served etc.

One can also compare trends over time - eg how did a particular compare to results from the same quarter last year?

Quarters also give you time to spot a trend and take action if necessary to influence results over the next quarter.

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