About
Paul Michas is a Professor of Accounting at the Eller College of Management, University of Arizona, and holds the Deloitte Professor of Accounting title since 2021. His research focuses on auditing, emerging markets, and international/cross-country accounting and auditing. He teaches courses such as ACCT 430 (Information Quality and Assurance) and ACCT 696B (Introduction to Accounting Research).
- PhD in Accounting, University of Missouri-Columbia (2011)
- MBA, Northern Illinois University (2005)
- BS in Accounting, University of Iowa (1996)
Michas's work explores the intersection of auditing practices in globalized economies and emerging markets. He has contributed to the field through research grants from the Center for Audit Quality and fellowships recognizing his dissertation and teaching excellence.
- BeachFleischman Fellowship (2018-2020)
- Outstanding Doctoral Auditing Dissertation Award (2014)
- Kenneth E. Dimitry Memorial Scholarship (2010)
- Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant Award (2011)
- Center for Audit Quality Research Grant (2010)
As a Certified Public Accountant (Illinois) and member of the American Accounting Association and AICPA, Michas bridges academic research with professional practice. His office is located in McClelland Hall 301U, Tucson, Arizona.
