Friday, May 05, 2023

10 songs from the 1980s to inspire accountants

  1. "Take the Money and Run" by Steve Miller Band - Perfect for those clients who may be tempted to take their profits and run, but you're determined to keep them on track with sound financial advice.
  2. "Material Girl" by Madonna - A fun twist on being a "Depreciation Diva" who knows the value of tangible assets and depreciation schedules. 
  3. "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey - Encouraging clients to keep the faith in their financial goals and trust in your accounting expertise. 
  4. "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" by Michael Jackson - Because you won't stop until you've reconciled every last penny and balanced every account. 
  5. "Every Breath You Take" by The Police - A playful take on diligently reviewing every line item on a financial statement, "stalking" those numbers to ensure accuracy. 
  6. "Livin' on a Prayer" by Bon Jovi - Capturing the intensity and pressure of tax season, where accountants rely on a little prayer to make it through! 
  7. "Money's Too Tight (to Mention)" by Simply Red - A humorous take on the constant struggle to manage finances and make every dollar count, even when it's too tight to mention.
  8. "It's a Beautiful Day" by Michael BublĂ© - When you're feeling optimistic and confident about tackling tax season with a positive outlook. 
  9. "Manic Monday" by The Bangles - Capturing the chaos and frenzy of the first day of the week after a long tax weekend, when accountants are bracing for a busy week. 
  10. "The Winner Takes It All" by ABBA - Because after all the hard work and number crunching, you deserve to be the winner of tax season and celebrate your accounting skills!

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