at the end of the year vs as of the end of the year

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'At the end of the year' is used to refer to a specific point in time, while 'as of the end of the year' is used to indicate a starting point from which something is measured or calculated.

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at the end of the year

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a specific point in time, usually the conclusion of the year.

This phrase is used to indicate a specific time, usually the conclusion of the year, when something happens or is expected to happen.

Examples:

We will review our progress at the end of the year.
The project is scheduled to be completed at the end of the year.

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I can leave DC at the end of the year.
GoDaddy CEO Blake Irving is stepping down at the end of the year.
Judge Burgos is retiring at the end of the year.
I still intend to step down at the end of the year.
This would help to avoid cancellation of appropriations at the end of the year.
holiday in Umbria at the end of the year, 22/01/2015
We're getting married at the end of the year.
The Executive Committee would examine this question again at the end of the year.
The table below summarizes outstanding advances at the end of the year.
Keeping better track of your expenses will yield more deductions at the end of the year.
Sales would rapidly increase at the end of the year.
This draft will be submitted to parliament at the end of the year.
Bassist John Dalton filled in until Quaife returned to the group at the end of the year.
I don't need to know that at the end of the year when it's too late.
The cake is eaten at the end of the year.
Sweetie, I know this is incredibly flattering and we can revisit this at the end of the year.
But you have to keep it a secret and return it at the end of the year.
He achieved complete control over Asir at the end of the year.
Emerson also fell into technical default on its long-term debt of $55.4 million at the end of the year.
Among the 21 college students in our boarding department (18 Baka and 3 Bantu), 12 did well at the end of the year.

Alternatives:

by the end of the year
towards the end of the year
by year-end
by the close of the year
by the conclusion of the year

as of the end of the year

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a starting point from which something is measured or calculated.

This phrase is used to specify a particular time from which a situation or information is considered or measured.

Examples:

As of the end of the year, all accounts must be settled.
As of the end of the year, the new policy will be implemented.

Alternatives:

starting from the end of the year
effective from the end of the year
from the end of the year onward
commencing at the end of the year
beginning at the end of the year

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