[Verse 1] When you hold that CPA license high Five pillars hold your practice right First comes integrity, truth in all you do Never compromise what you know is true Documents and records, keep them clean and clear Your reputation builds on what appears [Chorus] I-O-P-C-P, five pillars standing strong Integrity and Objectivity, Professional through it all Competence and Confidentiality, Professional behavior too These five pillars guide the way in everything you do [Verse 2] Objectivity means you stand apart From conflicts that could cloud your heart Independence from your client's goals Professional judgment that you control When pressure comes to bend the rules Remember you're nobody's fool [Chorus] I-O-P-C-P, five pillars standing strong Integrity and Objectivity, Professional through it all Competence and Confidentiality, Professional behavior too These five pillars guide the way in everything you do [Verse 3] Professional competence, stay up to date Learning never stops, don't hesitate Standards change and rules evolve Keep your knowledge sharp, problems to solve If you lack the skills for what they need Refer them out, that's how you succeed [Bridge] Confidentiality, lock it tight Client secrets stay out of sight Unless the law requires you to tell Guard their information well Professional behavior in all you say Respect and courtesy every day [Chorus] I-O-P-C-P, five pillars standing strong Integrity and Objectivity, Professional through it all Competence and Confidentiality, Professional behavior too These five pillars guide the way in everything you do [Outro] When ethical dilemmas come your way Let these five pillars light your day The foundation of our profession's trust These principles are more than just a must
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