[Verse 1] Start with purpose, make it clear and bright Who needs to know and what they need tonight Executive summary at the top Three lines or less before you stop Structure flows from general to specific Details follow, systematic and prolific [Chorus] FORMAT makes it professional and clean FOCUS keeps your message sharp and lean FACTS presented logically in order FLOW from introduction to recorder Memo magic, report perfection Clear communication, right direction [Verse 2] Headings guide your reader through the maze Bold and numbered, easy to appraise Bullet points for lists that need attention White space gives your document dimension Financial data in tables, rows aligned Management letters with recommendations defined [Chorus] FORMAT makes it professional and clean FOCUS keeps your message sharp and lean FACTS presented logically in order FLOW from introduction to recorder Memo magic, report perfection Clear communication, right direction [Bridge] Date and distribution at the very start Subject line that gets right to the heart Concise paragraphs with topic sentences Active voice that builds your defenses Proofread twice before you send it out Professional image without a doubt [Verse 3] Financial reports need supporting schedules Variance analysis, the story that it tells Management letters solve problems with solutions Recommendations backed by solid conclusions Signature and title close it with authority Formatting consistency shows your priority [Chorus] FORMAT makes it professional and clean FOCUS keeps your message sharp and lean FACTS presented logically in order FLOW from introduction to recorder Memo magic, report perfection Clear communication, right direction [Outro] From memo to report, you've got the skills Professional writing that pays the bills CPA communication, that's the way Clear and effective every single day
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