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
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US GAAP: A Guide for Non-US GAAP Users
US GAAP is a key area of financial reporting, not only because the USA is the world’s largest economy, but it’s a framework used by many global corporations. Familiarise yourself with its principles, standards, and its comparisons with IFRS, in this course. -
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IFRS: Sector Specific Standards
This course covers four IFRSs that are specific to particular sectors: agriculture, exploration and evaluation of mineral reserves, insurance, and regulatory deferral accounts, for first time adopters of IFRS in sectors subject to price or rate regulation.
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IFRS: Accounting for Expenditure
This course explains the standards and all the pitfalls involved in provisions and contingencies (IAS 37), employee benefits and retirement benefit plans (IAS19 and IAS 26), along with the high-risk areas in the taxation of companies income (IAS 12).
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IFRS: Accounting for Business Combinations
This course looks at the various implications of accounting for such issues which are covered by a number of IFRS Standards such as business combinations, separate financial statements and disclosures of interests in other entities.
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IFRS: Key Accounting Policies and Other Reporting Considerations
This course provides a holistic approach to developing accounting policies that are coherent and faithful. It draws in diverse elements of the IFRS framework to present a full image of well written financial statements.
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IFRS: The Structure of Financial Statements
This course explains the design of financial statements within International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and considers their key components, as well as what each statement is trying to achieve. -
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Fast and Effective Monthly Reporting
Getting monthly reporting right is essential for any business. This course helps you create timely, relevant, and reliable reports that meet user needs and significantly increase the chances of business success.
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Writing Effective Financial Reports
How do you make sure a report communicates effectively and tells the right story? Maximise the impact of your reports with practical tips and guidance. -
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2025-26 Update: IFRS
With significant changes on the horizon, staying on top of IFRS updates is essential. This course will ensure you are aware of everything you need to know about the IFRS reporting framework for 2025-26.