Requirement for theoretical instruction or professional experienceU.K.
7(1)The qualification must be restricted to persons who—U.K.
(a)have completed a course of theoretical instruction in the subjects prescribed for the purposes of paragraph 8, or
(b)have a sufficient period of professional experience.
(2)The reference in sub-paragraph (1)(b) to “a sufficient period of professional experience” is to not less than seven years' experience in a professional capacity in the fields of finance, law and accountancy.