BEGYEAR( ) BEGYEAR(date_value)

 

Date Function Returns a Date Value
Returns a date value representing the first day of the year from date_value. If date_value is left blank, then the current system date is used.

Examples:

BEGYEAR( )

Returns 01/01/2026 if the current system date is 02/24/2026.

(Date >= BEGYEAR( ))

This expression can be used when filtering records to only show Statements dated 01/01/2026 or later if the current system date is 12/15/2026.

Other Resources

• Expression Examples
• Filtering Records
• Knowledge Base Article R11493 - All About Expressions
• Knowledge Base Article R11515 - Filter Expression Examples
• Knowledge Base Article R11487 - Working with Indexes, Filters, and QuickViews
• Knowledge Base Article R10750 - Report Writer, Filter, and WorkFlow Functions (provides link to downloadable .pdf)