Public accountant Cal Rackley of Watkins, Ward & Stafford, PLLC in Starkville has been selected as one of the 2015 “Top 10 Public Accounting Proffessional Rising Stars” in Mississippi. The accountants who make the NAPAP “Top 10 Rising Stars” list demonstrate an extensive amount of knowledge, skill, experience and success in the field of accounting, while practicing for less than 15 years. To achieve this award the accountants must first be nominated by industry peers or satisfied clients. Selection criteria reviewed by the NAPAP Board of Governors for nominees include education, years of experience, areas of expertise, certifications, publications, awards, leadership and client satisfaction.
Rackley joined Watkins, Ward & Stafford in 2006 and attained the position of Partner in 2014. He concentrates his practice in the areas of income taxation and business advisory services. Rackley graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Accountancy and a Master of Taxation from Mississippi State University in 2007 and 2009 respectively. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants.
In the community, Rackley is an active member of First Presbyterian Church in Starkville, where he currently serves as a deacon, chairman of the Missions Committee and a member of the Budget and Finance Committee.
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