In the "same spirit?" How about "following the model presented by?" A good idea. Now "research" the way in which CPAs _become_ CPAs, the structure and process of the model. One thing you will find is a rather higher degree of both regimentation and rigor. Ready for that? Henry D. Grunder, Ed. D. (in Higher Education, with a focus on graduate academic and professional training and credentialing, and the articulation between HE and the workplace) Usual Disclaimers According to [log in to unmask]: > > Part of the problem is the 'museum' job market is so split in to so many > parts-large museums, small museums, art, science and history museums will > different types of incomes that is impossible to organize it. My only > suggestion would be some sort of a qualification in the same spirit as a > CPA. While anyone can work as a bookeeper a only a CPA can cert. reports > for certain uses. Likewise anyone could work in a museum but only a CPM(!) > bless grant apps. or IRS forms. >