The phrase "reporting purposes" refers to using information or data to create reports or summaries for specific needs, such as evaluating performance, analyzing trends, or making informed decisions. Full definition
The data remains confidential, and is used for reporting purposes. (zerotothree.org)
The use of a special revenue fund type is permitted rather than mandated for financial reporting purposes. (cps.edu)
For management reporting purposes, we expect the tax rate to be 20 % down 2 percentage points from prior year due to the recent tax reform legislation. (seekingalpha.com)