You are a manager in a local CPA firm, Barry, Peters, & Travis. While attending the symphony in your city, you noticed in the program that a couple of other CPA firms in the area were listed among the donors; one had given $100,000 and another had given $40,000. As a fan of the symphony, you would like to see your firm also make a donation. However, beyond wanting to support the symphony, you want to encourage such a donation because you think it would enhance the image of your firm and be a good marketing move. You note that several of your firm’s clients have also made donations.

Write a memo to the partner-in-charge of your firm, John Hoffman, persuading him to support such a donation.