[Verse 1] When a client shares their story, opens up their books to me There's a sacred trust between us, built on confidentiality Every number, every secret, every detail they reveal Must be locked away securely, this professional duty's real [Chorus] Keep it quiet, keep it safe, never let the secrets out Unless the law demands disclosure or consent removes all doubt Public interest overrides when fraud and crime come into play PIPEDA, court orders, money laundering won't stay away Keep it quiet, keep it safe, that's the CPA way [Verse 2] But the world is never simple, and the rules have shades of gray When I spot suspicious transactions, can I look the other way? If there's terrorism funding or proceeds from a crime My silence isn't golden, disclosure's paradigm [Chorus] Keep it quiet, keep it safe, never let the secrets out Unless the law demands disclosure or consent removes all doubt Public interest overrides when fraud and crime come into play PIPEDA, court orders, money laundering won't stay away Keep it quiet, keep it safe, that's the CPA way [Bridge] Quality review inspections, need to share for oversight Defending legal actions, bringing facts into the light When clients give permission, written consent opens doors Balancing my duties like a tightrope walker soars [Verse 3] So I weigh each situation, confidentiality's my guide But when public safety matters, I must set my silence aside The profession's reputation and society's trust Depend on how I handle what I do and what I must [Final Chorus] Keep it quiet, keep it safe, never let the secrets out Unless the law demands disclosure or consent removes all doubt Public interest overrides when fraud and crime come into play PIPEDA, court orders, money laundering won't stay away Keep it quiet, keep it safe, that's the CPA way [Outro] Trust and transparency, walking hand in hand Protecting client secrets while protecting our land
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