Friday, April 14, 2023

10 songs from the 1970s to inspire accountants

  1. "Money, Money, Money" by ABBA - Because accountants know money is their favorite thing to count, balance, and make sense of! 
  2. "Taxman" by The Beatles - A reminder that even the legendary Beatles had to deal with taxes, just like everyone else. 
  3. "Dancing Queen" by ABBA - When the financial statements are balanced, and you're ready to dance your way through tax season like a true queen of numbers. 
  4. "Money for Nothing" by Dire Straits - A humorous take on the dream of getting paid for doing nothing, which is rarely the case in the world of accounting! 
  5. "I Want to Hold Your Hand" by The Beatles - When you're providing reassurance to clients that you'll be there to hold their hand through the complicated tax filing process. 
  6. "Working 9 to 5" by Dolly Parton - The anthem for every hardworking accountant during tax season, putting in those long hours to meet deadlines. 
  7. "The Gambler" by Kenny Rogers - A reminder to always play the odds and make smart financial decisions, especially when it comes to taxes! 
  8. "Money" by Pink Floyd - A humorous take on the never-ending pursuit of balancing the books and making sense of the numbers, just like Pink Floyd's iconic song. 
  9. "We Are the Champions" by Queen - Celebrating the successful completion of tax season and conquering the challenges of financial management like a true champion!
  10. "Money's Just a Touch Away" by The Rolling Stones - A cheeky take on the temptation to touch those funds when you're reconciling the books, but as an accountant, you know it's not that simple!

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