There is a question worth asking every accounting firm principal in Australia right now.
Do you know that the compliance framework your firm must operate under from 1 July 2026 is the same framework ...
Here is the hard truth: from 1 July 2026, your accounting firm is a regulated entity under Australia’s Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing laws.
Not “might be.” Not “if you do certa...
When Getting It Wrong Teaches You to Get It Right
Nicole’s voice still cracks a bit when she talks about her first acquisition. "Worst business decision of my life," she says without hesitation. And...
The Vision Nobody Believed In
Peter Sarai had a problem that most business owners would love to have.
His financial planning firm in Brisbane was already doing $3M annually. He had two talented sons...
The Problem: Success Without Succession
Allan and Tracey: two partners running a solid $5 million accounting practice in Sydney. On paper, everything looked successful. Allan owned 70%, Tracey held ...
The Setup: Two Accountants, One Simple Question
Picture this: Brisbane, 2013. Two sole practitioners sitting across from each other during morning tea at our Executive Leadership Program. Successful...
When Success Feels Like Failure
Nicole had done everything right, at least that's what everyone told her.
Successful Melbourne practice. Strong client relationships. Solid reputation. But somethin...
The Photographer Who Happened to Be an Accountant
When Peter first walked into our office, I knew we had something special. Here was a 65-year-old sole practitioner who was absolutely clear about wh...
The Dream vs. The Dilemma
Terry was 67, sharp as a tack, and absolutely ready for his sea change.
Picture him: four decades building a respected accounting practice in Ivanhoe, watching the same c...
How These Accountants Use AI to 100X Their Productivity while their competitors are Still Wondering 'What's All This AI Fuss About?'
The AI Revolution That's Already Transforming Accounting Firms (W...
When Hollywood Meets Business in West Palm Beach
Recently, I attended what I expected to be just another business conference hosted by JT Foxx in West Palm Beach, Florida. Little did I know that my n...
After 25+ years in business and now leading our team of 100 across 7 different entities at Best Practice Group, I've learned a thing or two about finishing the week strong. Here's what really works fo...
