Guest  +  10776 Tue, 14 Oct 03 07:04 PM What is the proper usage of the word(s) "as of" and "at" when completing financial reports? I have seen it used both ways. I.e., row one of a table might say "Balance at October 14, 2003" or "Balance as of October 14, 2003". In column headings we use the words "for the period ended". Guest

	whl626  +  10798 Wed, 15 Oct 03 07:57 AM ' at ' refers to a specific time. ' as of ' means the specific time for something to start from. another equivalent is ' as from ' = ' as of ' whl626 Joined on Sun, Aug 24 2003 Regular Member 882 Learn English every day

	advoca  +  10869 Thu, 16 Oct 03 05:49 AM Sadly, 'as of' is quite often found in American writing. It is a silly expression, stiff and pompous. The 'of' is redundant. Use 'at.' (The balance at October 14, 2003 was $25.) Advice to all learners of English: Never use it in a sentence. Use 'at,' 'on', 'since,' or 'from' The Balance on October 14 was $25. He has stopped studying since September 1. You should discontinue work from November 1. advoca Joined on Fri, Oct 10 2003 New Member 28