Profile

Clifford Shanbury (Partner)

Clifford works in our Audit and Business Assurance group, specialising in audit and advisory services to the education sector and central government in England and Scotland.

Experience

Clifford joined us at Grant Thornton in 2007, following the merger with RSM Robson Rhodes where he had worked as a partner since 1979.

Clifford has wide experience of external and internal audits in both the private and public sectors. Since 1992, he has had particular responsibility for building our education sector client base, particularly in higher education. He is a Board member of our national education group.

Clifford's expertise covers:

  • External and internal audits of Higher Education institutions in England and Scotland, ranging from Russell Group universities through redbrick to various new universities, and an Oxbridge college
  • Audit and other services to specialist HE institutions including music conservatories, drama, dance and arts organisations
  • Strategic and other consultancy assignments for HE and FE institution and funding bodies, private companies
  • Audits of central government bodies in England and Scotland
  • Auditor and advisor to private and public companies, partnerships and trusts
  • Forensic advisor and expert witness in relation to education and commercial matters

Qualifications

  • Honours degree in Law
  • Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
  • Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors
  • Member of the Institute of Credit Management