Stephen Bertram

Stephen Bertram is a Scholarly Teaching Fellow in the Accounting and Finance Discipline at Federation University Australia's Institute of Innovation, Science and Sustainability (IISS). With over 25 years of professional experience, he bridges industry expertise and academia through teaching and research. His career spans roles in public accounting firms, government auditing (including fraud detection in Victorian Public Sector audits), local government finance management, and international work in the Cook Islands.

Qualifications include a Diploma of Business (Accounting), Bachelor of Business (Administration), Graduate Diploma of Business (Management), and Master of Business (Accounting). He maintains professional certifications as a FCPA (Fellow Chartered Practising Accountant), IFPA (Tax & SMSF), Registered Tax Agent, and SMSF Auditor.

Teaching responsibilities include coordinating courses like Principles of Accounting and Finance, Computerised Accounting and Practice, and Financial Planning. He emphasizes regional student opportunities and practical industry connections in his pedagogy.