Benton Bray PLLC vs Caro & Associates: Services, Pricing and Credentials Compared (2026)
Key Takeaways
- Benton Bray PLLC: Evidence Score 74 at 83% coverage. Caro & Associates: 61 at 83% coverage.
- On price, Benton Bray PLLC says it prices by quote and Caro & Associates publishes a monthly price.
- By their own account, Benton Bray PLLC serves medical, dental and professional services businesses, while Caro & Associates names contractors, attorneys and consultants.
Sources cited in this article: Firm's own website, State accountancy board, IRS preparer records, DNS check, and our published methodology.
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At a glance
| Benton Bray PLLC | Caro & Associates | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank on the Seattle-Tacoma area list | 1 of 41 | 2 of 41 |
| Evidence Score (out of 100) | 74 | 61 |
| Evidence coverage (%) | 83 | 83 |
| Documented services + buyer fit | 40 of 40 pts | 40 of 40 pts |
| Independently verifiable qualifications | 8 of 20 pts | 0 of 20 pts |
| Operational + pricing transparency | 22 of 25 pts | 17 of 25 pts |
| Verified identity + continuity | 4 of 15 pts | 4 of 15 pts |
| Office locality | Bellevue, WA Self-reported | Federal Way, WA Self-reported |
| Software supported | QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Xero (5 pts) Self-reported | QuickBooks Online (5 pts) Self-reported |
| Pricing approach published | Quote only (stated): "Pricing varies based on" (6 pts) Self-reported | Publishes prices: "$750 PER MONTH" (6 pts) Self-reported |
| Active CPA firm or individual license (state board) | CPA firm permit active · WA firm 6428 · Washington State Board of Accountancy (open data pzcu-jpab / 6du3-3h9e) (8 pts) Third-party | Not verified (searched: State accountancy board) |
| 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 |
Caro & Associates publishes from $750 a month (includes payroll) for bookkeeping on its own site, captured September 26, 2026 (source). We have no verified monthly bookkeeping price for Benton Bray PLLC, so ask for a quote.
A search that found nothing reads "Not verified": it is not a mark against a firm (how we search).
Full evidence profile: Benton Bray PLLC · Full evidence profile: Caro & Associates
Where they differ
| Scored item | Benton Bray PLLC | Caro & Associates |
|---|---|---|
| Onboarding described (4 pts) | Documented (4 pts) | Not documented |
| Reporting cadence stated (4 pts) | Documented (4 pts) | Not documented |
| Communication channel / process (3 pts) | Not documented | Documented (3 pts) |
What both document
Monthly bookkeeping; Catch-up / cleanup; AP / AR; Payroll coordination; Month-end close + reporting; Industries served (documented); Local / remote model stated; What is included / excluded; Named contact / team; Working contact route verified; Privacy / data-handling page
Our read
On the Seattle-Tacoma list, Benton Bray PLLC leads Caro & Associates by 13 points, 74 to 61. Third-party qualifications separates them most: 8 of 20 points for Benton Bray PLLC, 0 for the other.
Benton Bray PLLC works from Bellevue, names medical, dental and professional services among the industries it serves and works in QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop and Xero.
Caro & Associates works from Federal Way, says it serves clients across the US, lists "$750 PER MONTH" on its pricing and names contractors, attorneys and consultants among the industries it serves.
Caro & Associates is the one of the two whose site documents a fit for a buyer who wants a figure before the first call and a business that wants to work remotely.
Benton Bray PLLC 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, Benton Bray PLLC or Caro & Associates?
Both say they take on catch-up or cleanup work, so ask each how it prices past months.
Do Benton Bray PLLC or Caro & Associates publish prices?
Benton Bray PLLC says it prices by quote, and Caro & Associates publishes a monthly price. Each profile quotes the page the wording came from.
Where are Benton Bray PLLC and Caro & Associates based?
Both appear on the Seattle-Tacoma list: Benton Bray PLLC lists an office in Bellevue, and Caro & Associates lists one in Federal Way.
Sources and further reading
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- Firm's own websiteChecked Sep 26, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026
- State accountancy boardChecked Sep 26, 2026
- IRS preparer recordsChecked Sep 27, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026
- DNS checkChecked Sep 26, 2026
- How the Evidence Score worksBookkeeping Index methodology
- Commercial disclosuresBookkeeping Index