Benton Bray PLLC vs Caro & Associates: Seattle-Tacoma Area, WA Bookkeepers Compared (2026)
Key Takeaways
- Benton Bray PLLC: Evidence Score 74 at 77% coverage. Caro & Associates: 58 at 74% coverage.
- On price, Benton Bray PLLC says it prices by quote and Caro & Associates publishes a 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, 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 38 | 2 of 38 |
| Evidence Score | 74/100 at 77% coverage | 58/100 at 74% coverage |
| 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 | 14 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 |
| Years operating (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: 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 |
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 16 points, 74 to 58. Pricing and process transparency separates them most: 22 of 25 points for Benton Bray PLLC, 14 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.
What neither documents: how they keep in touch. Ask each firm directly.
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 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
Dates are when we checked. Report an error.
- Firm's own websiteChecked Sep 26, 2026
- State accountancy boardChecked Sep 26, 2026
- DNS checkChecked Sep 26, 2026
- How the Evidence Score worksBookkeeping Index methodology
- Commercial disclosuresBookkeeping Index