> Isnt the point of the certification to be the expert? I'm just a math guy that can read.
Enrolled Agents (EA) are very good on average as tax accountants. Not perfect, but if talk to them mid-reporting period and they'll have heard of new rules.
Beyond that, what you need to know about "professionals":
1) The job of a CPA is to collect their fees.
2) The job of a lawyer is to collect their fees.
3) "Professionals" rank larger entities ahead of individuals in fees and advancement.
Enrolled Agents (EA) are very good on average as tax accountants. Not perfect, but if talk to them mid-reporting period and they'll have heard of new rules.
Beyond that, what you need to know about "professionals":
1) The job of a CPA is to collect their fees.
2) The job of a lawyer is to collect their fees.
3) "Professionals" rank larger entities ahead of individuals in fees and advancement.