to have vs having
Hi guys, I'd like your help to clarify the difference between the following sentences (if any). thanks!

1.-This role requires to have knowledge of accounting.
2.-This role requires having knowledge of accounting.

Question

to have vs having
Hi guys, I'd like your help to clarify the difference between the following sentences (if any). thanks!

1.-This role requires to have knowledge of accounting.
2.-This role requires having knowledge of accounting.

Answer

Sentence 1 needs an object to use the infinitive
1. This role requires the applicant to have knowledge of accounting.
Sentence 2 is a bit clumsy and the "having" can be dropped entirely
2.-This role requires knowledge of accounting.

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The second sentence is correct because "to have" is an infinitive and shouldn't be used in this sentence. "Having" in the second sentence means you must currently have these skills.

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I agree with Chris