How is that?

Rather that the industry association allow entry to any firm in the business, and then demand that they take a certifation test after the fact?

Sort of a "please join us for the lowly sum of (any dollar amount), and then "oh by the way, we want you to pay more to remain a member".

That, to me, smacks more of "elitist" than being up front about the certification requirement.

But what the heck. I'm not long to be a member, since I most definitely will not be joining the "certified". Shoot, wife tells me I'm certified anyway....well certifiable anyhow....lol