While I did not like the regulation of RTRP Exam requirement initially, I think it is a good idea to ensure only competent people prepare the tax returns. I have passed the test. I studied a lot and was very confident of passing it befoe going to the test center and I did. Test allows 2.2 hours and I finished it in 1.5 hour; that was possible because I studied hard to avoid failure. I have learned lot from the study I did.