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At the School of Accounting and Finance (SAF), we're not training accounting and financial professionals. We're inspiring the next generation of leaders who will help drive change in all areas of society by redefining what it means to be an accounting and financial professional.
SAF's world-class faculty, standard-setting curriculum and research, wealth of experiential learning opportunities attract inquisitive and agile minds who think like an entrepreneur to identify new opportunities, solve complex problems and make courageous business and financial decisions. SAF offers four distinct undergraduate programs to bring unique perspectives to business problems. SAF students and graduates create value by combining a management, mathematical, scientific, or computer science mindset to their financial management expertise.
Embedded in Waterloo's culture of innovation, SAF students and faculty tap into and contribute to the resources that inspires cross-disciplinary collaboration to push their expertise into new territories. Our alumni and faculty reach the top of their fields and shape the industry through a global perspective that champions innovation and courage. Our close ties with governing bodies and business allows us to lead the professions forward while transforming them.
At SAF we're always moving forward. We don't wait for change to come or react to it. We create it to turn opportunity to reality.
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Key takeaways from the Contemporary Issues in Sustainability Reporting Symposium
The Contemporary Issues in Sustainability Reporting Symposium, co-organized by Professors Liz Demers and Mingyue Zhang on behalf of the CPA Ontario Centre for Sustainability and Performance Management (CSPM), brought together thought leaders from academia and business to explore and discuss contemporary issues in sustainability reporting.
SAF professor awarded for over 20 years of outstanding service
Ken Klassen is the 2023 recipient of the American Taxation Association’s (ATA) Outstanding Service Award.
How to integrate sustainability into business with expert Jennifer Roedding
What is sustainability? Is it a trend, a buzz word or a real solution to many of the climate, economic and social issues we’re facing today?
With our inaugural Hub for Sustainability Integration Conference coming up next month, we sat down with expert Jennifer Roedding to help paint a clearer picture of how leaders can integrate sustainability into their businesses and see larger profits in the long run.
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Bridging governance and financial stability at the ACHIEVE Case Competition
Jaiden, John, and Thamirah, students at the School of Accounting and Finance (SAF), recently competed at the ACHIEVE Case Competition, and placed SECOND!
From spreadsheets to success: Navigating the case competition landscape at Eclipse
Students Vanie, John, Afnan, and Avika, in the Accounting and Financial Management (AFM) and Sustainability and Financial Management (SFM) programs recently competed in the Eclipse Case Competition and placed SECOND in the financial advisory category!
From Taylor Swift to the diamond and cryptocurrency industry: Our experience at I.C.B.C.
Computing and Financial Management (CFM) students Aryaman and Rachel recently had the exciting experience of competing in the finance event at the Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (ICBC) and placing FIRST! Read all about their time at the competition!