Darshan Wadhwa

Darshan Wadhwa is a Professor in the Department of Accounting at the University of Houston-Downtown's College of Business, where he has served since September 2001. His primary academic affiliation spans over two decades with continuous teaching and service commitments at UHD.

His educational background includes a Doctor of Business Administration in Accounting from Louisiana Tech University (with supporting emphases in Finance and Economics), an MBA from Louisiana Tech University, and an MS in Applied Mathematics from Roorkee University, India.

Professor Wadhwa's research centers on US taxation with specialized expertise in corporate and individual tax systems, international tax implications, IRS procedures, and non-profit taxation. His scholarly work demonstrates consistent focus on practical tax applications, regulatory changes, and taxpayer compliance strategies across diverse contexts including cross-border transactions, research incentives, and debt resolution mechanisms.

His publication record shows strong thematic continuity in tax policy evolution, with recent work analyzing research tax credits (2024-2025), tax debt negotiation (2022), and international retirement account implications (2021), reflecting both contemporary relevance and longitudinal expertise in tax code developments.

As a Certified Public Accountant (Texas, 1981-present) and Enrolled Agent, he maintains active professional credentials that directly inform his academic work. His university service includes extensive committee participation across departmental (Rank & Tenure, Curriculum, Search Committees), college-level (Professorships Committee, Rank and Tenure Committee Chair), and institutional (Faculty Awards, Grievance) domains.

Professor Wadhwa provides significant consulting services to non-profit organizations like INDIA HOUSE and for-profit clients nationwide, while also serving as an expert witness in Harris and Fort Bend County. His professional activities encompass peer review for the Texas Society of CPAs, tax research consulting, and extensive continuing education in tax specializations.