About Wayne Bartlett
Dr Wayne Bartlett, Fellow of ACCA and an MBA is Managing Director of Phoenix Management Consultancy Ltd.
He is an internationally acclaimed speaker and trainer on all aspects of public and private sector accounting and auditing standards. He has worked extensively for the World Bank and IMF in over 40 countries, helping to develop the profession.
After 7 years in the NHS in the UK, Wayne joined the UK Home Office as Head of Accountancy Advice. He has since worked as a consultant both in the UK and internationally, working with the World Bank, the IMF, the European Union, AusAid and DFID.
He has been instrumental in the establishment of the audit profession in Kosovo and has helped develop auditing in many countries, from Romania to the Philippines. He has taken lead roles in the development of new professional bodies and the accounting profession in Mozambique and Rwanda and in recent years has been extensively involved in developing financial reporting in many countries across the globe.
Wayne is the author of accountingcpd's suite of courses on IFRS as well as our annual IFRS Update. He is also the author of a suite of thematic auditing courses.
What makes Wayne tick?
Wayne is passionate about delivering good financial results whilst at the same time ensuring sustainability for future generations.
CPD Courses


The Challenge of the Level Playing Field
International professionalisation brings opportunities, but it also bring risks as this bite explains. Quality control is a prerequisite for success.


The Meaning of Materiality
One person's burning issue is another's red tape, especially for SMEs in the current climate.


The Ongoing Headache of Brexit
Recent issues suggest that Brexit is far from done for the UK. It would be wise for the rest of the world to try to learn from some of these lessons.


The Outlook for 2023
As we move into 2023, intense uncertainty probably best encapsulates the environment for economies and businesses. The risks to the global economy are significant.


The Perennial Problem of Fraud
Here we look at the latest developments in fraud, including the downfall of Patisserie Valerie, and whether the auditing profession is doing enough to combat the issue.


The Productivity Paradox
Widespread labour shortages are complicating an already complex challenge: how to increase productivity whilst meeting the needs of the workforce.


The Rise of Quality Management in Audit
Did you know that quality management has become increasingly important in accounting? Use this bite to discover its key elements and how to implement effective quality management in audit.


The RTE Scandal and Lessons for Directors
Many in Ireland are gripped by the RTE payment scandal. While a few details remain uncertain, there are some clear lessons for directors.


The Season of Goodwill
Goodwill continues to create headaches, as Elon Musk demonstrates with Twitter. Ongoing discussions by Standard setters highlight a knotty problem that won't go away.


The True Cost of Redundancies
Is boom and bust a thing of the past? The banking sector would suggest not.