For example, the United States government fiscal year for 2010 ("FY 2010" or "FY10") is as follows:
- 1st Quarter: October 1, 2009 - December 31, 2009
- 2nd Quarter: January 1, 2010 - March 31, 2010
- 3rd Quarter: April 1, 2010 - June 30, 2010
- 4th Quarter: July 1, 2010 - September 30, 2010