Michael Paz, Ph.D., CMA

Assistant Professor

Introduction

An assistant professor at PNW’s College of Business, Michael Paz teaches courses in financial, managerial, and cost accounting.

Research Overview

My primary research focuses on managerial control and cost management, including such topics as cost structure, incentive compensation, employee ownership, CSR and sustainability and business strategies. Additionally, I have a secondary stream of research focused on casino poker rooms and poker tournaments that arose from a lifelong love of poker.

Select Publications

Paz, M.T., Sher, M.M., McCullough, B.D., & Zarin, S. (2022). Estimating the Effect of Poker Room Promotions on Player Traffic. UNLV Gaming Research and Review Journal, 26: 45-58.

Chang, H., Hall, C.M., & Paz, M.T. (2021). Suppliers’ Product Market Competition, Customer Concentration, and Cost Structure. Journal of Management Accounting Research, 33(3): 9-27.

Teaching Focus

I am focused on creating a supportive learning environment for students to learn the language of accounting. While I am currently focused on teaching introductory courses in financial and managerial accounting as well as cost accounting, I have also taught courses on advanced managerial accounting techniques and managerial control.

Previous Roles

My previous academic posting was at Cornell University’s College of Business where I was an assistant professor of accounting at the Nolan School of Hotel Administration. Prior to becoming a professor, I worked with GE Money Bank as a loan analyst as well as in financial and treasury positions with various nonprofit organizations.

Fun Fact

My undergraduate degree is in music where I studied vocal performance and music history. I’ve done quite a bit of singing with various groups on the East Coast. When I lived in Philadelphia, I sang a season with the Mendelssohn Club and got to sing with the Philadelphia Orchestra during their Holiday Pops concerts.