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Benton Bray PLLC

Evidence Score 74/100 at 77% evidence coverage 1 of 38 on the Seattle-Tacoma area list How the score works

What we could verify

Registered business?
Not verified
CPA license or firm permit?
CPA firm permit active · WA firm 6428 · Washington State Board of Accountancy (open data pzcu-jpab / 6du3-3h9e)
Publishes prices?
Quote only (stated)
Local or remote?
Local
Software?
QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Xero

Who they say they serve: medical, dental, professional services (self-reported, from the firm's own website)

4 of 5 answered from a dated source.

Documents 5 of 5 core services; CPA license verified with the state board; states it prices by quote.

Score breakdown

Documented services + buyer fit40 of 40 pts, 40 checked
Independently verifiable qualifications8 of 20 pts, 8 checked
Operational + pricing transparency22 of 25 pts, 25 checked
Verified identity + continuity4 of 15 pts, 4 checked

Dark bar: points earned. Grey bar: the weight we could check.

Evidence

Unless a row says otherwise, the source is the named page of Benton Bray PLLC's own website (self-reported), read Sep 26, 2026.
ClaimWhat the source showsSourcePoints
Business name Benton Bray PLLC home page
Website https://www.bentonbray.com/ home page
Office locality Bellevue, WA home page
Phone +14258278100 home page
Offers bookkeeping Documented: ...grow, their kids grow up, and I'm honored to be part of their journey." Diane Apol, CPA Bookkeeping & Compliance "Details matter because they're tied to real people's lives. I... home page
Monthly bookkeeping Documented: ...enough. Let us take the financial weight off your shoulders so you can focus on growth. Monthly bookkeeping & QuickBooks Quarterly taxes & compliance Strategic business advisory... home page 8 pts (max 8)
Catch-up / cleanup Documented: ...Invoice generation, payment tracking, and collections support to optimize cash flow. Cleanup Services Catch-up bookkeeping and cleanup of messy books to get your records back on... /services/bookkeeping 5 pts (max 5)
AP / AR Documented: ...bank and credit card reconciliations to ensure accuracy and catch discrepancies early. Accounts Payable Management of vendor bills, payment scheduling, and tracking to maintain... /services/bookkeeping 4 pts (max 4)
Payroll coordination Documented: ...Honest advice to help you navigate challenges and seize opportunities. Learn more Payroll Services Employees paid on time, every time-with full compliance handled. Learn more... home page 4 pts (max 4)
Month-end close + reporting Documented: ...We Believe Numbers Tell Your Story Behind every tax return is a family. Behind every balance sheet is someone's dream. We approach your finances with the care and attention they... home page 6 pts (max 6)
Industries served (documented) medical, dental, professional services /team 5 pts (max 5)
Software supported QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Xero home page 5 pts (max 5)
Local / remote model stated Local home page 3 pts (max 3)
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) State accountancy board
Third-party
Sep 26, 2026
expires Jun 30, 2029
8 pts (max 8)
Pricing approach published Quote only (stated): "Pricing varies based on" /services/tax-preparation 6 pts (max 6)
What is included / excluded Documented: ...clear insights into your business finances and free up your time to focus on growth. What's Included Comprehensive bookkeeping solutions for your business Transaction Recording... /services/bookkeeping 5 pts (max 5)
Onboarding described Documented: ...and credit you deserve Year-Round Support Available for questions beyond tax season Our Process Simple, transparent, and efficient tax preparation 1 Initial Consultation We discuss... /services/tax-preparation 4 pts (max 4)
Reporting cadence stated Documented: ...3 Reporting Detailed financial reports delivered on schedule 4 Review & Support Monthly review meetings and ongoing support Frequently Asked Questions What accounting software do... /services/bookkeeping 4 pts (max 4)
Named contact / team Tyler Opp, CPA home page 3 pts (max 3)
Working contact route verified [email protected] (mail server found) DNS check
Third-party
Sep 26, 2026
2 pts (max 2)
Privacy / data-handling page Documented: Privacy Policy /privacy-policy 2 pts (max 2)

Checked and not found

  • Not documented. Checked 8 pages of the firm's own site on 2026-09-26 (Firm's own website): Communication channel / process (0 pts, max 3).

Not verified (not checked yet, so each scores 0 and counts against coverage): Service area; Current QuickBooks ProAdvisor or Xero advisor listing (0 pts, max 6); Bookkeeping designation (AIPB/NACPB) or IRS directory credential (0 pts, max 6); Entity found in the state business registry (0 pts, max 6); Years operating (registry formation date) (0 pts, max 5).

Check it yourself on the state's own records: Washington State Board of Accountancy license search and business registry search.

  • Active CPA firm or individual license (state board): Washington lists an ACTIVE CPA firm permit under this name, expiring 2029-06-30. It does not prove service quality.
  • Working contact route verified: The email address the firm publishes is on a domain that accepts mail (MX record present).

Data limitations

  • 20 of 22 evidenced items come from Benton Bray PLLC's own website and are labelled self-reported.
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