Too busy working in the firm to work on it
At a Best Practice eventLive events lock time in your diary to step back, think and plan.
Learn with John and kickstart your business to move from where you are now, to where you really want to be
Train live with John Peterson and the Best Practice team and learn how to make real changes in your own life and your business.
Finding the most effective resources can help you achieve and maintain your goals and dreams. Be one of the first to do so. Be one of the people who realise their full potential. Make a success story of your own!
Conferences, webinars, workshops, programs and retreats, all built exclusively for accountants, advisers and business owners by Australia's leading advisory firm to the accounting profession.
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7,000+businesses transformed
$2.6B+client revenue growth
5countries served
30+ yearsadvising the profession
2,000+firms through succession programs
7,000+businesses transformed
$2.6B+client revenue growth
5countries served
30+ yearsadvising the profession
2,000+firms through succession programs
Why firm owners come to our events
Every event is built around the problems accountants tell us about most.
Learning from YouTube and guesswork
At a Best Practice eventProven systems from 30+ years and 7,000+ businesses, taught by people who have done it.
Great ideas that never get implemented
At a Best Practice eventWe help you implement one step at a time, with tasks, check-ins and accountability.
Leading your firm alone
At a Best Practice eventMeet peers who face the same challenges and swap what actually works.
Growth has stalled
At a Best Practice eventStrategies for pricing, marketing and new business that move the numbers.
No plan for what comes next
At a Best Practice eventLeave with clarity on growth, succession and work-life balance.
Don't miss what's next
Map Your Firm
A live online session for firm owners. Map where your practice stands today, where you want it to go, and the steps to get there on growth, team and succession.
Conferences, webinars and workshops
Pick the format that suits how you learn best.
In personConferences
Big-room energy. Hear from John Peterson, industry leaders and firm owners who have done what you want to do, and leave with ideas you can use on Monday.
KeynotesCase studiesNetworking
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OnlineWebinars
Learn live from your desk anywhere in Australia or New Zealand. Practical sessions on growth, succession, pricing, people and technology.
Live Q&ANo travelPractical tools
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Hands-onWorkshops
Roll up your sleeves and work on your own firm with the Best Practice team guiding you, one step at a time.
Small groupsTemplatesAction plans
Ask about the next workshop โTrain live with John Peterson and the Best Practice team
Five live programs, grouped by what you want to achieve.
Workshops & courses
Structured learning that turns into real changes in your firm.
WorkshopBusiness by Design
Design the business you actually want: the structure, systems and plan that let your firm grow without depending on you for everything.
Live workshopGrowth & structureLed by John Peterson
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6-week programQuality Assurance Course
The first step in the Best Practice curriculum. Pinpoint where your firm can improve and set a clear path to success, then finish with a formal review and an eligibility discussion for other Best Practice Programs.
6 weeks90-min Tuesday intensive30-min Friday check-inWeekly IP tasks
Ask about the next intake โLeadership
Build the leaders who will run the firm with you, and after you.
ProgramLeadership Program
Effective leadership drives growth, innovation and smooth transitions. Develop leaders and high-performance teams across culture change, equity dilution, growth strategies, performance improvement, succession planning and team development.
Culture changeTeam developmentSuccession-ready leaders
Ask about the next intake โCommunity & retreats
Step out of the business to work on it, alongside peers doing the same.
Quarterly peer groupInner Circle Club
A group of successful, work-in-progress accountants and advisers from Australia and New Zealand who meet quarterly for accountability and expert insights to achieve their goals.
Meets quarterlyAccountabilityNetworkingExpert insights
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2-day hybrid eventVirtual Retreat
A 2-day hybrid event blending in-person and online experiences, giving you clarity and a plan for success. Led by John Peterson and the Best Practice Team.
Goal-settingTeam cultureActionable planningChange management
Ask about the next intake โLearn from the advisor's advisor
John Peterson
Founder of Best Practice Group and #1 Amazon International Best Selling Author. For more than thirty years John has been one of the most trusted and respected advisors to the accounting profession, with a background in Fortune 500 management consulting.
- 7,000+ businesses helped across five countries
- Growth, succession and work-life balance, all at once
- Practical tools you can implement straight away
Ongoing support in eight service areas
Events are the start. Our team keeps working with you on every part of your firm.
Programs, Coaching & Education
Quality Assurance Accelerator Program ยท The Best Practice Program ยท Coaching ยท Mentoring ยท Online Learning ยท Success Habits ยท Time Management ยท Accountability ยท Action Planning ยท Intellectual Property
View details โLeadership, Culture & Team Performance
Leadership ยท Culture Change ยท Team Development ยท Performance Improvement ยท Productivity ยท Measurement ยท Benchmarking ยท Staff Appraisals ยท Work-Life Balance
View details โSuccession, Equity & Buy, Sell, Merge
Succession Planning ยท Intergenerational Equity Participation ยท Equity Dilution ยท Buying an Accounting Firm ยท Selling an Accounting Firm ยท Merging Your Accounting Firm ยท Valuations ยท Buy, Sell, Merge Toolkit ยท Partner Recruitment ยท Board Facilitation
View details โRecruitment & Talent Development
Advertised Recruitment ยท Executive Search ยท Candidate Management ยท Equity Partner Recruitment ยท Personality Profiling ยท Talent Development Guidance ยท Recruitment Placements ยท Outplacement
View details โMarketing, Sales & New Business
Digital Audits ยท Growth Strategies ยท Customer Care ยท Social Media ยท Webinar Strategies ยท Lead Generation ยท New Business ยท Sales Training ยท Value Pricing ยท Productisation ยท Client Management ยท Domain Names ยท Database
View details โSuccess by Design: Systems, Technology & Profit
Structure Review ยท Org Charting ยท Technology Audits ยท Tech Stack Consulting ยท Practice Management ยท Quality Assurance ยท Cash Flow ยท Profitability ยท Scalability
View details โStrategy & Private Consulting
Growth Strategy Workshops ยท Strategic Planning Workshops ยท Strategy Development ยท Practice Development Plans ยท Private Sales Training ยท Equity Participation Advice
View details โEvents, Retreats & Community
Best Practice Virtual Retreat ยท Inner Circle Club ยท Map Your Firm ยท Free Masterclasses ยท Accountants 3-Day Challenge
View details โQuestions about our events
What events does Best Practice Group run?
Best Practice Group runs conferences, webinars and workshops for accountants, financial advisers and business owners, plus live programs including Business by Design, the Quality Assurance Course, the Leadership Program, the Inner Circle Club and the Virtual Retreat. Map Your Firm is our upcoming live online event.
Who are Best Practice Group events for?
Accounting and financial planning firm owners, partners and their teams, plus business owners who want growth, succession and work-life balance, from sole practitioners to multi-partner firms in Australia and New Zealand.
Are the events online or in person?
Both. Webinars and Map Your Firm are online, conferences and workshops are in person, and the Virtual Retreat is a hybrid event blending in-person and online experiences.
Who runs the events?
Events are led by John Peterson, founder of Best Practice Group and a #1 Amazon International Best Selling Author, together with the Best Practice team.
What is the Quality Assurance Course?
It is the first step in the Best Practice curriculum: 6 weeks with a 90-minute intensive every Tuesday, a 30-minute check-in every Friday and weekly Intellectual Property Tasks, finishing with a formal review and a discussion of your eligibility for other Best Practice Programs.
How often does the Inner Circle Club meet?
The Inner Circle Club meets quarterly. Members are accountants and advisers from Australia and New Zealand who meet for accountability, expert insights, problem-solving, skill development and networking.
How do I register for an upcoming event?
Get in touch through our contact page or call 1300 274 636 and we will send you the next dates and registration details. You can also book a free 15-minute call to find the right event or program for your firm.
Make a success story of your own
Ask about the next event, or call 1300 274 636.
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