3 Documentation Standards

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Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Sarah runs her consulting firm from home
Every business expense needs proof to own
She learned the hard way what the tax man needs
Four simple rules that every business heeds

[Chorus]
Keep your receipts, write it down
Business purpose, safe and sound
Same way every single year
Contemporaneous and clear
R-P-C-C, that's the key
Documentation sets you free

[Verse 2]
Receipts and invoices, paper trails that last
Digital copies stored, never fade too fast
Who you met and what you bought today
Why it helped your business in every way

[Chorus]
Keep your receipts, write it down
Business purpose, safe and sound
Same way every single year
Contemporaneous and clear
R-P-C-C, that's the key
Documentation sets you free

[Bridge]
Don't wait until December ends
Logging daily makes amends
Office supplies or client meals
Track it now while memory's real
Consistency pays off each time
Same deduction, same straight line

[Verse 3]
When audit season comes around
Your records keep you safe and sound
Four pillars standing strong and true
Revenue Canada smiles at you

[Chorus]
Keep your receipts, write it down
Business purpose, safe and sound
Same way every single year
Contemporaneous and clear
R-P-C-C, that's the key
Documentation sets you free

[Outro]
Receipts, Purpose, Consistent way
Contemporary every day
R-P-C-C saves the day
Documentation's here to stay

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