[Verse 1] Sarah sets her hourly rate, transparent from the start No hidden costs or ambush bills to catch clients off guard Contingent fees forbidden when independence is at stake Audit work demands clean hands, no percentage of the take [Chorus] FAIR and CLEAR, INDEPENDENT dear Never chase or advertise with fear Dignity preserved, ethics served Professional reputation earned not stirred [Verse 2] Marketing materials must state the facts alone No guarantees of outcomes that cannot be known Testimonials need consent, solicitation has its bounds Cold calling strangers crosses lines where ethics can't be found [Chorus] FAIR and CLEAR, INDEPENDENT dear Never chase or advertise with fear Dignity preserved, ethics served Professional reputation earned not stirred [Bridge] Competition's fierce but honor holds the key Build your practice with integrity Word of mouth beats flashy claims every time Reputation's wealth you cannot buy or climb [Verse 3] Fee arrangements documented before the work begins No surprise invoices when the project finally ends Competitive doesn't mean aggressive or misleading Professional standards guard the trust we're always needing [Chorus] FAIR and CLEAR, INDEPENDENT dear Never chase or advertise with fear Dignity preserved, ethics served Professional reputation earned not stirred [Outro] Chartered excellence through honest means Quality service speaks louder than marketing schemes
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