Are You Flying Blind in Your Practice? Here's Why You Need The Crunch 2026

Let me ask you something. Do you really know where your practice sits in the market? Not where you hope it sits. Not where you think it should sit. But where it actually sits?

If you're like most small and solo practice owners I work with, you're running hard, working long hours, and hoping you're doing the right thing. But hope isn't a strategy. And without real data, you're making critical decisions about pricing, staffing, and investment based on guesswork.

That's exactly why I'm so excited to share The Crunch 2026 with you. It's the annual benchmark report designed exclusively for small to medium Australian accounting firms, and it gives you the external reference point you've been missing.

What is The Crunch?

The Crunch is Australia's only dedicated accounting firm benchmark report created specifically for practices like yours. It's not about Big Four firms or massive practices. It's about real firms, with real challenges, operating in the Australian market.

Your internal reporting tells you part of the story. You know what you're billing, what your costs are, and whether you're making a profit. But what you don't know is whether you're leaving money on the table, whether your productivity is competitive, or whether top performers are doing something completely different that's driving their results.

That's what The Crunch shows you. It reveals what's actually working in the market, what top-performing firms are doing differently, and where your firm is leading, holding, or lagging.

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Who is The Crunch really for?

If you're a small or solo practice owner who's serious about building a better practice (and a better life), this report is for you.

It's for partners who are tired of making pricing decisions based on what they charged last year, or what they think the market will bear, rather than what the evidence actually shows.

It's for practice managers who want to improve productivity without just throwing more hours at the problem or hiring more people you can't afford.

It's for ambitious accountants who refuse to stay stuck on the hamster wheel and want to make strategic decisions grounded in reality, not hope.

And honestly? It's for anyone who's ever wondered, "Am I doing this right?" Because without external benchmarks, you're operating in a vacuum.

How much does it cost?

Here's the thing about investment. If you register before 31 March 2026, The Crunch costs just $247.50. That's 50% off the regular price of $495.

Now, I know you're thinking about whether that's worth it. So let me put it this way. If this report helps you justify a pricing increase to even one client, or helps you identify one area where you're overstaffed, or shows you one investment that top performers are making that's actually delivering returns, it pays for itself many times over.

One well-informed decision. That's all it takes.

Register your firm today at the early bird rate.

What will you actually learn?

The Crunch examines the decisions that separate stronger firms from everyone else. You'll see exactly where your firm sits on pricing, margins, partner returns, leverage, productivity, service mix, cost control, and investment decisions.

But here's what I really love about it. The data is interpreted by industry experts (including yours truly) to reflect commercial reality, not just raw numbers. We're not just giving you statistics. We're showing you what they actually mean for your practice.

You'll discover:

• What top performers are charging and earning, so you can check whether your rates are keeping pace
• How leading firms are improving output through leverage, AI, and smarter delivery models
• Which investment decisions consistently deliver better outcomes
• Where the real productivity gains are, and what translates into sustainable returns

How can you actually use this?

I work with practice owners every single day, and I can tell you exactly how they'll use The Crunch.

Stop undercharging. You'll finally have the evidence to justify pricing changes. No more basing fees on what you charged in 2015, or what you think clients can afford. You'll see what the market actually supports.

Lift productivity without burning out. The report shows how top firms are doing more with less, not by working harder, but by working smarter. Technology, offshore resources, hybrid models. You'll see what's real and what's hype.

Make confident investment decisions. Should you invest in that new software? Hire another senior? Change your service mix? The Crunch lets you sense-check your strategy by comparing outcomes across firms taking different approaches.

Get your partners aligned. This is huge. Instead of debating based on opinions and anecdotes, you'll have neutral, external evidence. It changes the conversation completely and helps everyone move forward faster.

But isn't benchmarking just for big firms?

Absolutely not. In fact, I'd argue it's more important for smaller practices.

The Crunch is designed specifically for small to medium Australian accounting firms. Whether you're solo, a two-partner practice, or growing toward $1.5 million in turnover, you'll find relevant, actionable insights.

Here's the truth. Larger firms have access to networks, consultants, and internal resources that smaller practices simply don't have. The Crunch levels that playing field. It gives you the same quality of market intelligence that bigger firms take for granted.

Will your data stay confidential?

Yes. All firm data is anonymised and aggregated. No one can identify your practice. You get the benefit of the collective intelligence without compromising your competitive position.

What makes The Crunch different?

I've seen plenty of industry reports over the years. Most of them are either too high-level to be useful, or so focused on massive firms that they're irrelevant to practices like yours.

The Crunch focuses on what actually matters in practice. It examines the specific decisions that separate stronger firms from the rest of the market, and it does it with small to medium Australian firms in mind.

Plus, the insights are interpreted by people who actually understand your world. People like me who've run practices, who coach practice owners, and who know what it's like to make these decisions under pressure.

Here's what I really want you to hear

You didn't start your practice to be mediocre. You didn't take the risk, put in the hard work, and sacrifice your weekends just to muddle through.

You started because you wanted freedom, flexibility, and better rewards. You wanted to build something worthwhile. But somewhere along the way, many practice owners lose sight of that. They're working longer hours than they ever did as employees, earning less than they should, and questioning whether it's all worth it.

It doesn't have to be this way.

The difference between a practice that's struggling and one that's thriving often comes down to a handful of decisions. Pricing. Leverage. Service mix. Investment. The firms that get these right aren't lucky. They're informed.

The Crunch gives you that information. It shows you what top performers are doing, where the opportunities sit, and where you need to focus your effort.

How do you get started?

Getting access is simple. Visit The Crunch registration page and register before 31 March 2026 to secure the 50% early bird discount.

You can also download a sample report if you want to see exactly what's included before you commit.

And if you have questions about how to use the insights in your specific situation? That's what I'm here for. The benchmarks give you the data. My coaching helps you turn that data into action.

The bottom line

Strong results don't always mean strong positioning. Your practice might be profitable, but are you leaving money on the table? Are your margins as strong as they could be? Is your productivity competitive?

Without external reference points, you're making decisions in the dark. The Crunch turns the lights on.

It shows you where you really stand, what top performers are doing differently, and where change is most likely to deliver return. More importantly, it gives you the evidence you need to move from guesswork to confidence.

If you're serious about building a better practice and a better life, you need to know where you actually sit in the market. Not where you hope. Where you are.

Register for The Crunch 2026 today and save 50%.

Because hope isn't a strategy. But evidence is.

Ready to stop flying blind and start making decisions with confidence? The Crunch gives you the external benchmarks you've been missing. Register before 31 March 2026 and save 50%.