He joined the University of Cincinnati after completing a Ph.D. from Purdue University. Paul's research interests are in the areas of taxation, capital markets and bankruptcy. Specifically, his research seeks to address the interactions and interrelationships between accounting and law. Professionally, Paul is a Certified Public Accountant licensed to practice in the State of Tennessee and a member of the Utah State Bar (Inactive). He also has over five years professional experience employed with public accounting and industry leaders such as PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Comcast Cable and Merit Medical Systems.