How many people have fiscal years which are different than a calendar year, and what dates are they?

[Chris Serella]

> I use Mar 31 as my year end wherever possible, and try to avoid transactions
> during the first few days of April!

Very new to accounts so this puzzled me. Once the date is altered what 
is it that makes you want to avoid transactions for the first few days 
of a new accounts year? Im also in the uk and am considering doing that 
change.