Rod Barr

School of Accounting and Finance Fellowship Honourees

Rod Barr, BA, FCA

Rod graduated from UW in 1969 with a BA in Economics. That same year, he joined Touche Ross (now Deloitte & Touche) and has been the firm's National Securities Partner since 1996. In 1993, he obtained the designation of Certified Fraud Examiner. Rod served as volunteer chair of the ICAO from 2004-2006, and has made invaluable contributions to the national CA profession. For several years, he served on the Board of Examiners for the profession's national examinations, including two years as chair. In 1988, Rod was elected a Fellow of the ICAO in recognition of his extensive contributions to his profession and to the various communities in which he has lived.

Rod has an impressive record of volunteer activities in his community. He participates in a number of fundraising projects, has had a long-time association with minor sports, and an active involvement in his church. Some of his other volunteer roles have included chair of United Way and past member of London Investment in Education, a partnership of business, educators, and professionals.

In 1980, Rod was a founding member of the University of Waterloo Accounting Alumni Association. He continues to be involved with his alma mater and frequently attends events on campus. In 2007 Rod was the recipient of the Arts Alumni Achievement Award for his outstanding contributions to his professional field, community and public service.

Born in Nova Scotia, Rod now resides in Toronto with his wife Alison Knight. They have two sons, Scott and Brian, a daughter Carolyn, and four granddaughters.

2006 Fellow: Ye Han