Discover the PhD in Accounting program at the University of Waterloo
Join Dr. Krista Fiolleau, PhD program director, and Dr. Tyler Thomas, graduate officer, as they provide an in-depth overview of the School of Accounting and Finance's PhD program.
Learn about the program’s structure, research opportunities, theoretical and methodological diversity, and the strong support system available to students.
Whether you're considering applying or simply curious about advanced accounting research, this video offers valuable insights into what makes Waterloo’s program one of the top-ranked in Canada.
A Journey Through the SAF PhD Program
In this short video, Helena He, a fourth-year PhD student at the University of Waterloo, offers an inside look at her experience in the School of Accounting and Finance (SAF) doctoral program.
Helena shares her academic pathway through the Accounting and Financial Management (AFM) and Master of Accounting (MAcc) programs, and explains why she chose to continue her studies at Waterloo. She highlights the program’s strengths, including its top-ranked archival tax research and the exceptional support from faculty members. Helena also reflects on the value of being exposed to a wide range of research areas, the opportunities for professional development, and the personal growth she’s experienced throughout her PhD journey.
Exploring Research and PhD Opportunities at SAF
In this video, Tim Bauer, a professor in the School of Accounting and Finance (SAF), shares how behavioural research helps shape the future of auditing and assurance.
He explains how experiments and other behavioural approaches can uncover challenges auditors face in practice and how research can point to meaningful solutions that strengthen audit quality.
If you’re interested in the human and psychological dimensions of auditing, or curious about the types of questions PhD students explore at Waterloo, Tim’s insights offer a clear window into the depth and impact of research within the SAF PhD program.