There is no comparison either in politics or direction. One might say that exercise physiologists have learned to practice their own thinking. To them the future lies not in the other organization but rather in the organization that markets exercise physiologists. Such thinking is a long time in coming. Similarly, the need for professional innovation is greater than the need for research innovation.
Professional innovation is the first step in organizing a return to professional accounting.
Equally important, and perhaps even more so than issues of research, is the demand for a far higher level of professionalism. ASEP has taken the first step. There are few things as important as professional credentials. Institutions understand this point. We also know that profitable business enterprises understand the importance of regulations and credentials.