To what Jack from Ohio and mcb39 have shared I might add I generally get 24+ credits each year. Last year, I think I had 36 credits. For what it is worth, I also teach classes that qualify for CPE on my speciality area of taxation. Those are usually two to six hour slots based upon what is requested. While I abhor unqualified preparers and I have found those are not limited to unlicensed preparers, I am not sure this IRS testing/registration procedure will resolve that issue. It does make good PR,however.