SkyBridge Bookkeeping vs Bryan J Archer CPA: Services, Pricing and Credentials Compared (2026)
Key Takeaways
- SkyBridge Bookkeeping: Evidence Score 64 at 94% coverage. Bryan J Archer CPA: 56 at 94% coverage.
- On price, SkyBridge Bookkeeping says it prices by quote and Bryan J Archer CPA says nothing about pricing.
- By their own account, SkyBridge Bookkeeping serves restaurants, e-commerce and retail businesses, while Bryan J Archer CPA names professional services.
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
| SkyBridge Bookkeeping | Bryan J Archer CPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank on the North Port-Bradenton area list | 1 of 12 | 2 of 12 |
| Evidence Score (out of 100) | 64 | 56 |
| Evidence coverage (%) | 94 | 94 |
| Documented services + buyer fit | 40 of 40 pts | 20 of 40 pts |
| Independently verifiable qualifications | 0 of 20 pts | 14 of 20 pts |
| Operational + pricing transparency | 11 of 25 pts | 9 of 25 pts |
| Verified identity + continuity | 13 of 15 pts | 13 of 15 pts |
| Office locality | Sarasota, FL Self-reported | Venice, FL Self-reported |
| Software supported | QuickBooks (5 pts) Self-reported | QuickBooks (5 pts) Self-reported |
| Pricing approach published | Quote only (stated): "Free Quote" (6 pts) Self-reported | Not documented |
| Active CPA firm or individual license (state board) | Not verified (searched: State accountancy board) | CPA firm permit active · AD67639 · 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: SKYBRIDGE BOOKKEEPING LLC · FL document no. L24000072794 · Florida Division of Corporations · Active (Sunbiz quarterly file of 2026-10-07) (6 pts) Third-party | Business registration found: BRYAN J. ARCHER, C.P.A., P.A. · FL document no. P12000079727 · Florida Division of Corporations · Active (Sunbiz quarterly file of 2026-10-07) (6 pts) Third-party |
| Operating 1+ year (registry formation date) | Formed 2024-02-08 (file date of the formation filing of a Florida-formed entity) (5 pts) Third-party | Formed 2012-09-20 (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: SkyBridge Bookkeeping · Full evidence profile: Bryan J Archer CPA
Where they differ
| Scored item | SkyBridge Bookkeeping | Bryan J Archer CPA |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly bookkeeping (8 pts) | Documented (8 pts) | Not documented |
| Catch-up / cleanup (5 pts) | Documented (5 pts) | Not documented |
| 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 (searched: IRS preparer records) | IRS preparer record for Bryan Joseph Archer · CPA (self-reported to the IRS, not a state license) · business name on the record: BRYAN J ARCHER CPA PA (6 pts) |
| Reporting cadence stated (4 pts) | Not documented | Documented (4 pts) |
What both document
Payroll coordination; Month-end close + reporting; Industries served (documented); What is included / excluded; Working contact route verified
Our read
On the North Port-Bradenton list, SkyBridge Bookkeeping leads Bryan J Archer CPA by 8 points, 64 to 56. Most of the difference sits in documented services, where SkyBridge Bookkeeping has 40 of 40 points to 20.
SkyBridge Bookkeeping works from Sarasota, names restaurants, e-commerce and retail among the industries it serves, works in QuickBooks and has a state registration dated 2024.
Bryan J Archer CPA works from Venice, names professional services among the industries it serves, works in QuickBooks and has a state registration dated 2012.
SkyBridge Bookkeeping is the one of the two whose site documents a fit for an owner who is behind on the books and a business that wants to work remotely.
Neither site gives us evidence for onboarding, who you'd work with and how they keep in touch, so raise them with both firms on a first call.
Bryan J Archer 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, SkyBridge Bookkeeping or Bryan J Archer CPA?
SkyBridge Bookkeeping says it does catch-up or cleanup work; we hold no such evidence for Bryan J Archer CPA.
Do SkyBridge Bookkeeping or Bryan J Archer CPA publish prices?
SkyBridge Bookkeeping says it prices by quote, and Bryan J Archer CPA says nothing about pricing. Each profile quotes the page the wording came from.
Where are SkyBridge Bookkeeping and Bryan J Archer CPA based?
Both appear on the North Port-Bradenton list: SkyBridge Bookkeeping lists an office in Sarasota, and Bryan J Archer CPA lists one in Venice.
Sources and further reading
Dates are when we checked. Report an error.
- Firm's own websiteChecked Sep 26, 2026 to Nov 1, 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
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