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How popular isPwC?

In September 2026, people searched for PwC by name about 2,580 times in New Zealand, a 72% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 25.2% of all New Zealand accounting and advisory firm searches, placing PwC first out of 11 firms. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about accounting and advisory firms, PwC appeared in two of the five answers and was the third most recommended of the 11.

Search and AI answers in September 2026

PwC is the most searched of 11 competitors and the third most recommended in AI answers.

  1. PwCShare of searches 25.2%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
  2. Grant ThorntonShare of searches 15.7%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 9th
  3. EYShare of searches 15.6%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 7th
  4. Baker Tilly Staples RodwayShare of searches 10.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 8th
  5. KPMGShare of searches 9.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th

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Top accounting and advisory firms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, PwC was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. PwC is the third most recommended of the 11.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. nextAdvisory1st
  2. BDO2nd
  3. PwC3rd
  4. KPMG4th
  5. Deloitte5th
  6. Moore Markhams6th
  7. EY7th
  8. Baker Tilly Staples Rodway8th
  9. Grant Thornton9th
  10. RSM10th
  11. +1 more

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • BDO4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Moore Markhams4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Baker Tilly Staples Rodway3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • KPMG3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • nextAdvisory3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • PwC2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • EY2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Deloitte2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Grant Thornton1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • RSM1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

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Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.

Which accounting and advisory firms compete with PwC?

PwC against accounting and advisory firms in New Zealand, by month

Share of searches by month for PwC, Grant Thornton, EY, Baker Tilly Staples Rodway, KPMG, BDO, Deloitte, Moore Markhams, nextAdvisory. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthPwCGrant ThorntonEYBaker Tilly Staples RodwayKPMGBDODeloitteMoore MarkhamsnextAdvisoryRSMCrowe
Oct 202516.7%17.8%15.7%13.1%9.5%8%7.8%6.6%3.6%1.2%0.11%
Nov 202516.7%17.5%17.4%12.8%10%8.2%7.9%5.3%2.9%1.2%0.11%
Dec 202516.3%18.4%16.3%13.5%8.5%7.5%8.5%6.8%3%0.99%0.14%
Jan 202616.1%17.4%17.2%12.8%8.9%7.9%7.7%6.4%4.3%1.2%0.13%
Feb 202617.1%16.9%18.1%12%9.2%7.5%7%7.6%3.4%1.2%0.11%
Mar 202614.7%19.8%22.4%11.3%9.2%6.4%6.7%4.9%2.7%1.8%0.2%
Apr 202614.2%17.9%18.1%12.4%11.4%7.3%6.4%5.4%5.4%1.6%0.11%
May 202613.7%17.5%18.5%12.7%11.7%7.7%6.7%6.5%4.3%0.77%0.11%
Jun 202613.6%17.4%18.4%12.6%13.3%6.7%6.8%6.4%3.5%1.2%0.11%
Jul 202612.9%24.4%16.8%12.7%9.2%7.4%6.2%6%3.2%1.1%0.1%
Aug 202620.4%18.2%15.3%12.1%10.3%7.3%7.6%4.6%3.1%1.1%0.1%
Sep 202625.2%15.7%15.6%10.8%9.8%7%6.7%5.8%2.5%0.88%0.1%

  1. 1.PwC

    25.2%

    Held 1st. 2.6K estimated branded searches, +21.1% vs prior month. Share +4.8 points.

  2. 2.Grant Thornton

    15.7%

    Held 2nd. 1.6K estimated branded searches, -15.8% vs prior month. Share -2.6 points.

  3. 3.EY

    15.6%

    Held 3rd. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.

  4. 4.Baker Tilly Staples Rodway

    10.8%

    Held 4th. 1.1K estimated branded searches, -12.7% vs prior month. Share -1.3 points.

  5. 5.KPMG

    9.8%

    Held 5th. 1K estimated branded searches, -6.5% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.

  6. 6.BDO

    7%

    Moved from 7th to 6th. 720 estimated branded searches, -5.3% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

  7. 7.Deloitte

    6.7%

    Moved from 6th to 7th. 680 estimated branded searches, -13.9% vs prior month. Share -0.9 points.

  8. 8.Moore Markhams

    5.8%

    Held 8th. 590 estimated branded searches, +22.9% vs prior month. Share +1.2 points.

  9. 9.nextAdvisory

    2.5%

    Held 9th. 260 estimated branded searches, -18.8% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.

  10. 10.RSM

    0.88%

    Held 10th. 90 estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.

  11. 11.Crowe

    0.1%

    Held 11th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.

Compare popularity between PwC and its closest rivals

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How has branded search demand for PwC changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?

4 findings
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for PwC in New Zealand rose from 1.5K to 2.6K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PwC’s share of searches among accounting and advisory firms in New Zealand increased from 16.7% to 25.2%.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PwC’s share of searches among accounting and advisory firms in New Zealand peaked at 25.2% in September 2026 and was lowest at 12.9% in July 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, PwC rose from 2nd to 1st among accounting and advisory firms in New Zealand.

How did search popularity change for New Zealand accounting and advisory firms in September 2026?

6 changes

  1. In September 2026, PwC gained share of searches among accounting and advisory firms in New Zealand, from 20.4% to 25.2%.

  2. In September 2026, Moore Markhams gained share of searches among accounting and advisory firms in New Zealand, from 4.6% to 5.8%.

  3. In September 2026, Grant Thornton lost share of searches among accounting and advisory firms in New Zealand, from 18.2% to 15.7%.

  4. In September 2026, Baker Tilly Staples Rodway lost share of searches among accounting and advisory firms in New Zealand, from 12.1% to 10.8%.

  5. In September 2026, Deloitte lost share of searches among accounting and advisory firms in New Zealand, from 7.6% to 6.7%.

  6. In September 2026, nextAdvisory lost share of searches among accounting and advisory firms in New Zealand, from 3.1% to 2.5%.

How are PwC’s branded searches counted?

5 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using PwC’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.

  • PwC Canterbury
  • PwC Hamilton
  • PwC New Zealand
  • PwC Tauranga
  • PwC Waikato

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How the Brand Demand Index is measured

Where does PwC compete?

PwC is ranked in three competitor sets. Each share is worked out among that set's brands, so it differs from set to set.
Competitor setRankShare of searchesRanking
accounting and advisory firms1st of 1125.2%Shown above
Tax advisory brands1st of 550%Show ranking
Corporate finance and M&A advisers1st of 858.6%Show ranking
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