Neil Barton is a Partner at Forvis Mazars in the UK, specializing in audit, accounting, and business advisory, with a focus on Owner Managed Businesses in the Greater Manchester and North West region since July 2013. Neil has a diverse client portfolio ranging from large global listed groups to startups, many of which have international operations. Previously, Neil served as a Director at BDO LLP from April 2007 to June 2013, and held managerial positions at KPMG UK from April 2001 to March 2007, and as an Audit Trainee at Baker Tilly from January 1998 to March 2001. Neil holds an LLB in Law from The University of Sheffield, earned between 1994 and 1997.