About Watkins, Ward and Stafford, PLLC
Watkins, Ward and Stafford, PLLC is a full-service CPA firm with offices in Northeast and Central Mississippi, including Starkville. Founded in 1949, the firm provides a range of professional services, including Tax Management, Assurance and Advisory Services, Accounting, and Audits, Reviews, and Compilation. Partner Anita Goodrum, CPA, is a key member of the Watkins, Ward and Stafford team, dedicated to upholding the firm's principles of professionalism, responsiveness, and quality. Whether you are an individual or a business in the Southeastern United States, Watkins, Ward and Stafford, PLLC and auditors like Anita Goodrum have the valuable experience to assist with your accounting and financial planning needs. Contact their Starkville office at (662) 323-9071.
Website: https://www.wws.cpa/
Founded: 1949
Office Locations
- Starkville, MS (Headquarters)
Accreditations & Certifications
- AICPA EBPAQC
- AICPA Member
Audit Statistics (2024)
- Total Plans Audited: 13
- Total AUM Audited: $125.9M
- 401(k): 13 plans, $125.9M AUM
Plans Serviced (2025)
Largest plans where this firm is listed as a service provider (Schedule C) or IQPA (Schedule H) on the most recent filings (From Form 5500).
| Plan | Sponsor | Assets | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| INSTITUTE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. RETIREMENT PLAN | INSTITUTE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC., MS | $22M | 779 |
| MISSISSIPPI ACTION FOR PROGRESS, INC RETIREMENT PLAN | MISSISSIPPI ACTION FOR PROGRESS, PROGRESS, INC., MS | $22M | 921 |
| COPELAND, COOK, TAYLOR AND BUSH, P. A. SALARY REDUCTION PLAN | COPELAND, COOK, TAYLOR AND BUSH, P.A., MS | $19M | 61 |
| GOLDEN TRIANGLE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, INC. TAX-SHELTERED ANNUITY PLAN | GOLDEN TRIANGLE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, INC., MS | $14M | 103 |
| INSTITUTE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. 403(B) RETIREMENT PLAN | INSTITUTE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC., MS | $13M | 787 |
| 401(k) Retirement Plan | Healthcare Sponsor, MS | $13M | 77 |
| 401(k) Retirement Plan | Manufacturing Sponsor, MS | $13M | 195 |
| 403(b) Retirement Plan | Professional Services Sponsor, MS | $12M | 242 |
| 401(k) Retirement Plan | Technology Sponsor, MS | $10M | 209 |
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