Zachary L. Willis, CPA
Location – Memphis, TN
Professional Designations and Licenses: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Tennessee
Memberships: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Tennessee Society of CPAs (TSCPA)
Education: The University of Memphis – Bachelor of Business Administration in Accountancy (2014); Master of Science in Accounting (2015)
Community Involvement: Bartlett Baptist Church, TSCPA-Memphis Chapter, St. Jude
Writings and Awards: Michael Tranghese Postgraduate Leadership Award, Co-authored May 2015 Journal of Taxation article: Compensatory vs. Punitive Damages in FCA Cases
Contact: [email protected]
Zach began his career at Watkins Uiberall in August of 2014 after previously completing an internship. As a Tax Principal, he provides comprehensive tax preparation, planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base. He has gained experience in a variety of tax filings and enjoys working with closely held businesses and their owners. He takes pride in being a trusted advisor with his clients from entity formation through succession and estate planning.
As a leader in the tax department, he is involved in managing client relationships, cultivating new business, pursuing continued growth for the tax department, and firm recruiting.
Zach is a proud Memphian who began his employment after his baseball career ended at the University of Memphis. He and his wife Christina are the proud parents of 3 children. He enjoys giving back to his profession and the local community through various roles at the TSCPA-Memphis Chapter, Junior Achievement, the University of Memphis, and St. Jude.
Zach’s Personal Mission Statement:
“I am dedicated to giving back to the community that has given so much to me by fostering meaningful connections and contributing both professionally and personally. As a trusted advisor, I take a personalized and hands-on approach to empower my clients to achieve success while remaining committed to advancing growth and impactful initiatives in the Mid-South community.”
