Keen & Company vs Christopher C. Pinson: Services, Pricing and Credentials Compared (2026)
Key Takeaways
- Keen & Company: Evidence Score 53 at 74% coverage. Christopher C Pinson: 48 at 83% coverage.
- On price, Keen & Company lists other fees only, no monthly price and Christopher C Pinson says nothing about pricing.
- By their own account, Keen & Company serves construction, contractors and healthcare businesses, while Christopher C Pinson names professional services.
Sources cited in this article: Firm's own website, State accountancy board, DNS check, IRS preparer records, and our published methodology.
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At a glance
| Keen & Company | Christopher C. Pinson | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank on the Fayetteville-Springdale area list | 1 of 11 | 2 of 11 |
| Evidence Score (out of 100) | 53 | 48 |
| Evidence coverage (%) | 74 | 83 |
| Documented services + buyer fit | 27 of 40 pts | 20 of 40 pts |
| Independently verifiable qualifications | 8 of 20 pts | 14 of 20 pts |
| Operational + pricing transparency | 14 of 25 pts | 12 of 25 pts |
| Verified identity + continuity | 4 of 15 pts | 2 of 15 pts |
| Office locality | Springdale, AR Self-reported | Springdale, AR Self-reported |
| Software supported | QuickBooks (5 pts) Self-reported | QuickBooks (5 pts) Self-reported |
| Pricing approach published | Publishes a starting price: "Starting at $850" (6 pts) Self-reported | Not documented |
| Active CPA firm or individual license (state board) | CPA firm permit active · AR 77LC · Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy (online roster) (8 pts) Third-party | CPA firm permit active · AR 243LC · Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy (online roster) (8 pts) Third-party |
| Current QuickBooks ProAdvisor or Xero advisor listing | Not verified | Not verified |
| Entity found in the state business registry | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operating 1+ year (registry formation date) | Not verified | Not verified |
A search that found nothing reads "Not verified": it is not a mark against a firm (how we search).
Full evidence profile: Keen & Company · Full evidence profile: Christopher C. Pinson
Where they differ
| Scored item | Keen & Company | Christopher C. Pinson |
|---|---|---|
| AP / AR (4 pts) | Documented (4 pts) | Not documented |
| Local / remote model stated (3 pts) | Local + remote (3 pts) | Not documented |
| Bookkeeping designation (AIPB/NACPB) or IRS preparer record (6 pts) | Not verified | IRS preparer record for Christopher C. Pinson · CPA (self-reported to the IRS, not a state license) · business name on the record: Christopher C Pinson CPA PLLC (6 pts) |
| Reporting cadence stated (4 pts) | Not documented | Documented (4 pts) |
| Named contact / team (3 pts) | Not verified | Christopher C. Pinson, CPA (3 pts) |
| Communication channel / process (3 pts) | Documented (3 pts) | Not documented |
| Privacy / data-handling page (2 pts) | Documented (2 pts) | Not documented |
What both document
Payroll coordination; Month-end close + reporting; Industries served (documented); What is included / excluded; Working contact route verified
Our read
On the Fayetteville-Springdale list, Keen & Company leads Christopher C Pinson by 5 points, 53 to 48. Documented services separates them most: 27 of 40 points for Keen & Company, 20 for the other.
Keen & Company works from Springdale, lists "Starting at $850" on its pricing, names construction, contractors and healthcare among the industries it serves and works in QuickBooks.
Christopher C Pinson works from Springdale, names professional services among the industries it serves and works in QuickBooks.
Keen & Company is the one of the two whose site documents a fit for a business that wants to work remotely.
What neither documents: monthly bookkeeping, catch-up work and onboarding. Ask each firm directly.
Keen & Company and Christopher C Pinson hold an active CPA license or permit on the state's records; the table above links the record.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for catch-up work, Keen & Company or Christopher C Pinson?
Neither site mentions catch-up or cleanup work, so ask both before you commit if you're behind.
Do Keen & Company or Christopher C Pinson publish prices?
Keen & Company lists other fees only, no monthly price, and Christopher C Pinson says nothing about pricing. Each profile quotes the page the wording came from.
Where are Keen & Company and Christopher C Pinson based?
Both appear on the Fayetteville-Springdale list: Keen & Company lists an office in Springdale, and Christopher C Pinson lists one in Springdale.
Sources and further reading
Dates are when we checked. Report an error.
- Firm's own websiteChecked Sep 26, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026
- State accountancy boardChecked Sep 26, 2026
- DNS checkChecked Sep 26, 2026
- IRS preparer recordsChecked Sep 27, 2026
- How the Evidence Score worksBookkeeping Index methodology
- Commercial disclosuresBookkeeping Index