[Verse 1] Sarah holds her client's books, secrets locked away Numbers tell a story that she swore she'd never say But when the law comes calling with a subpoena in hand The duty to report outweighs the confidential stand [Chorus] When to keep and when to tell Public interest breaks the spell Legal mandate trumps the trust Share the secrets that you must Confidentiality's the rule But disclosure is the tool When the greater good's at stake Silent vows are meant to break [Verse 2] Money laundering suspicious, patterns in the flow Criminal activity that only she would know The ethics code reminds her of the duty she must bear To protect the public interest trumps the client's private care [Chorus] When to keep and when to tell Public interest breaks the spell Legal mandate trumps the trust Share the secrets that you must Confidentiality's the rule But disclosure is the tool When the greater good's at stake Silent vows are meant to break [Bridge] Court orders pierce the veil Regulatory bodies never fail To claim their right to know When public safety's on the line below Professional judgment guides the way Between silence and what we must say [Verse 3] Terrorist financing, fraud that spans the nation Securities violations need investigation The CPA must balance client trust with public need When law enforcement calls, disclosure is the deed [Chorus] When to keep and when to tell Public interest breaks the spell Legal mandate trumps the trust Share the secrets that you must Confidentiality's the rule But disclosure is the tool When the greater good's at stake Silent vows are meant to break [Outro] Guard the secrets clients share But know when disclosure shows you care For society's protection and the law's demand Sometimes breaking silence is where professionals must stand
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