[Verse 1] When money talks too loud, your judgment starts to bend Self-interest creeps in when financial gain's the end A lucrative contract or equity you hold Can paint your vision green, turn ethics into gold [Chorus] Five threats to independence, memorize the frame Self-interest, self-review, advocacy's the game Familiarity breeds comfort, intimidation fear Keep your judgment crystal clear, make those threats disappear [Verse 2] Self-review's the mirror that reflects your own mistake When auditing your work, objectivity's at stake You built the castle yesterday, today you check the stones Can't critique your masterpiece, those bias seeds you've sown [Chorus] Five threats to independence, memorize the frame Self-interest, self-review, advocacy's the game Familiarity breeds comfort, intimidation fear Keep your judgment crystal clear, make those threats disappear [Verse 3] Advocacy means taking sides, promoting client goals When you become their champion, you've lost professional control Fighting for their corner in a regulatory fight Compromises neutral stance, dims your guiding light [Bridge] Familiarity's the comfort zone where friendship clouds your sight Years of close relationships make scrutiny less tight Intimidation's pressure from the powerful and strong Economic or legal threats that push your ethics wrong [Chorus] Five threats to independence, memorize the frame Self-interest, self-review, advocacy's the game Familiarity breeds comfort, intimidation fear Keep your judgment crystal clear, make those threats disappear [Outro] Professional judgment stands alone When independence guards the throne Five threats identified and known Your ethical foundation's grown
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