Wayne State University School of Business Administration

Randolph Paschke

Chair, Department of Accounting
Interim chair, Department of Finance

rcpaschke@wayne.edu
(313) 577-6032

Academic Degrees

  • BBA, University of Michigan,1971

Teaching Interests

  • International Taxation
  • Corporate Taxation
  • Trade and VAT Taxes

Bio

Randy Paschke is Chair of the Department of Accounting, appointed in 2002. Before joining Wayne State University in 2002, he was a partner in Arthur Andersen LLP firm, having joined them in 1970 and admitted to the firm in 1982. At Andersen, he was the managing partner of its Michigan tax practice (1987-1996); managing partner of its Great Lakes Region international tax practice (1998-2000); and managing partner of its U.S. international tax and trade practice (2000-2002). He has lectured, researched and written in many areas of taxation. He also continues to work as a consultant for many businesses and families as well as serve on several boards of directors for corporations, publicly and privately owned, and non-profit entities. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan.

Professional Experience & Certification

  • CPA, Michigan, 1972
  • Licensed Customs Broker, 1992
  • Arthur Andersen, LLP, 1970-2002

    Partner, 1982-2002

    Managing Partner, US International Trade Services Practice at Arthur Andersen LLP, 2001-2002

    Managing Partner, International Tax Services, Great Lakes region Arthur Andersen LLP, 1998-2001

    Managing Partner, Michigan and Northern Ohio Tax Practices, Arthur Andersen LLP, 1987-1996

Publications & Presentations

  • Tracking the Tax classes-Developing Communication and Analytical skills, presented at American Accounting Association Midwest Region Annual Meeting, April, 2003.
  • Breaking Barriers to International Trade, (with Massura), 1987, in Business Age.
  • Dissection of Fx Exposures Can Help in Planning Financial Strategy, (with Srinivasulu and Massura), 1986, in Business International Money Report.
  • How Private Firms Factor Translation Gains, Losses Into Book Value of Shares, (with Srinivasulu and Massura), 1986, in Business International Money Report.
  • How a UK Multinational Created a Hedging Strategy To Cope with Weaker Dollar, (with Srinivasulu and Massura), 1985, in Business International Money Report.
  • Balance Sheet Ploy Helps Cut Taxes, Hike Remittances from A Mexican Subsidiary, (with Srinivasulu and Massura), 1985, In Business International Money Report.
  • Business Organizations with Tax Analysis, contributing Author, 1982, in West's Legal Forms Second Edition, Volume 5, Division XI, US Taxation of International Activities.

Professional Memberships

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants