I am perfectly fine with extending the registration process to CPA's. Most of us have to register with the IRS multiple times as it is. What the heck - one more form to complete. On the testing side, at least CPA's pass some kind of test and have continuing education. Unlicensed preparers have nothing. Testing is an entirely new world for them. A lot of them aren't CPA's because they can't pass the CPA exam. I would love the name of the tax firm exec with the comment about CPA prepared returns. Anonymity is a wonderful place to hide. I would love to review some of his firm's tax returns. I'll bet I have already.