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EMCG Drop-In: Ask an Accountant

Got questions about your business finances?
Unsure about tax returns, bookkeeping, or setting up your business structure?

Join us for a relaxed, accountant-led drop-in session with Charles Patrick, sole proprietor of CP Accounting, and a trusted advisor to many local creatives and business owners.

This session is designed to offer dedicated 1:1 conversations where you can ask your burning finance questions and walk away feeling more confident and informed.

Topics might include:

Wednesday 21 January 2026

09:00

Barbican Creative Hub, 11 St Mary’s Street, Lincoln

Event Cost: FREE

Member’s Cost: FREE

  • Tax returns and self-assessment
  • Managing business expenses
  • Bookkeeping best practices
  • Sole trader vs limited company
  • Budgeting and cashflow
  • Year-end planning and forecasting

Each attendee will be booked into an individual 20-minute slot between 9am and 12pm to ensure you have quality time with Charles. If your query needs more time, he’ll happily arrange a follow-up conversation afterwards.

About Charles:
Charles has worked in private accountancy since 1997 and founded CP Accounting in 2017. Based in Lincoln, he supports a wide range of businesses and is known for his approachable, down-to-earth advice.

Spaces are free but limited – booking is essential.

Wednesday 21 January 2026
9:00am – 12:00noon

Funded by the East Midlands Create Growth Programme