The Practical Experience Line Manager Guidelines (pdf, 179KB) outline the key role and responsibilities of candidate managers including: 

• Day to Day supervision – first point of contact 
  
• Ensuring candidate has the opportunity to develop the required CA competencies in their current job-role 
  
• Regular reviews of candidate logbook records, usually incorporated into existing meetings 
  
• First level sign-off on logbook competencies confirming accuracy of evidence recorded
• Where there is a separate Chartered Accountant mentor involved, managers are not required to be a CA  
  
• The manager and mentor role can be carried out by one person, if they are a CA