AFK Accounting vs Delaney Cpa: Services, Pricing and Credentials Compared (2026)
Key Takeaways
- AFK Accounting: Evidence Score 57 at 92% coverage. Delaney Cpa: 55 at 94% coverage.
- Neither says anything about pricing on its site.
- By their own account, AFK Accounting serves nonprofits, contractors and startups businesses, while Delaney Cpa names construction, real estate and healthcare.
Sources cited in this article: Firm's own website, State accountancy board, IRS preparer records, State business registry, DNS check, and our published methodology.
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At a glance
| AFK Accounting | Delaney Cpa | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank on the Deltona-Daytona Beach area list | 1 of 13 | 2 of 13 |
| Evidence Score (out of 100) | 57 | 55 |
| Evidence coverage (%) | 92 | 94 |
| Documented services + buyer fit | 31 of 40 pts | 20 of 40 pts |
| Independently verifiable qualifications | 0 of 20 pts | 14 of 20 pts |
| Operational + pricing transparency | 15 of 25 pts | 8 of 25 pts |
| Verified identity + continuity | 11 of 15 pts | 13 of 15 pts |
| Office locality | DeBary, FL Self-reported | Ormond Beach, FL Self-reported |
| Software supported | QuickBooks (5 pts) Self-reported | QuickBooks (5 pts) Self-reported |
| Pricing approach published | Not documented | Not documented |
| Active CPA firm or individual license (state board) | Not verified (searched: State accountancy board) | CPA firm permit active · AD71715 · Florida Board of Accountancy (DBPR public records download) (8 pts) Third-party |
| Current QuickBooks ProAdvisor or Xero advisor listing | Not verified | Not verified |
| Entity found in the state business registry | Business registration found: AFK ACCOUNTING LLC · FL document no. L20000379574 · Florida Division of Corporations · Active (Sunbiz quarterly file of 2026-10-07) (6 pts) Third-party | Business registration found: DELANEY CPA LLC · FL document no. L23000198654 · Florida Division of Corporations · Active (Sunbiz quarterly file of 2026-10-07) (6 pts) Third-party |
| Operating 1+ year (registry formation date) | Formed 2020-12-04 (file date of the formation filing of a Florida-formed entity) (5 pts) Third-party | Formed 2023-04-21 (file date of the formation filing of a Florida-formed entity) (5 pts) Third-party |
A search that found nothing reads "Not verified": it is not a mark against a firm (how we search).
Full evidence profile: AFK Accounting · Full evidence profile: Delaney Cpa
Where they differ
| Scored item | AFK Accounting | Delaney Cpa |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly bookkeeping (8 pts) | Documented (8 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 (searched: IRS preparer records) | IRS preparer record for James Brock Delaney · CPA (self-reported to the IRS, not a state license) · business name on the record: Delaney CPA LLC (6 pts) |
| Onboarding described (4 pts) | Documented (4 pts) | Not documented |
| Communication channel / process (3 pts) | Documented (3 pts) | Not documented |
| Working contact route verified (2 pts) | Not verified | [email protected] (mail server found) (2 pts) |
What both document
Payroll coordination; Month-end close + reporting; Industries served (documented); What is included / excluded; Named contact / team
Our read
On the Deltona-Daytona Beach list, AFK Accounting leads Delaney Cpa by 2 points, 57 to 55. Most of the difference sits in third-party qualifications, where Delaney Cpa has 14 of 20 points to 0.
AFK Accounting works from DeBary, says it serves clients across the US, names nonprofits, contractors and startups among the industries it serves and works in QuickBooks.
Delaney Cpa works from Ormond Beach, names construction, real estate and healthcare among the industries it serves, works in QuickBooks and has a state registration dated 2023.
AFK Accounting is the one of the two whose site documents a fit for a business that wants to work remotely.
Neither site gives us evidence for catch-up work, bill pay and invoicing and pricing, so raise them with both firms on a first call.
Delaney Cpa holds 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, AFK Accounting or Delaney Cpa?
Neither site mentions catch-up or cleanup work, so ask both before you commit if you're behind.
Do AFK Accounting or Delaney Cpa publish prices?
Neither says anything about pricing on its site. Each profile quotes the page the wording came from.
Where are AFK Accounting and Delaney Cpa based?
Both appear on the Deltona-Daytona Beach list: AFK Accounting lists an office in DeBary, and Delaney Cpa lists one in Ormond Beach.
Sources and further reading
Dates are when we checked. Report an error.
- Firm's own websiteChecked Sep 26, 2026 to Nov 6, 2026
- State accountancy boardChecked Sep 26, 2026
- IRS preparer recordsChecked Sep 27, 2026
- State business registryChecked Sep 26, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026
- DNS checkChecked Sep 26, 2026
- How the Evidence Score worksBookkeeping Index methodology
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