When are closing entries typically recorded in the accounting cycle?

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When starting a new set of accounting booksAt the conclusion of the accounting periodAnytime during the fiscal yearFollowing the approval of financial statementsNone of the above

Explanation

Closing entries are made at the end of an accounting period to transfer temporary account balances to permanent accounts and prepare the books for the next period. Therefore, they are recorded at the conclusion of the accounting period, not at the beginning, during the period, or after financial statement approval.