Experience Matters
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.
of AFM, Biotech/CPA, CFM, Math/CPA, and MAcc grads are employed full-time within 6 months of graduation
SAF grads have received the CPA National Gold Medal since 2010
Canadian team to capture the Global Championship at the CFA Investment Research Challenge
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Paying fairly: Insights from new study on tax fraud prevention
New research by the Waterloo's School of Accounting and Finance explores how penalty severity and social norms impact tax compliance, especially in the context of COVID-19 relief fraud.
Dr. Adam Presslee wins Arts Award for excellence in research
SAF Professor is being recognized for his contributions to accounting research.
Teaching excellence and financial innovation: Celebrating the remarkable career of Dr. Ranjini Jha
Celebrating the career of Dr. Ranjini Jha and her accomplishments at the School of Accounting and Finance.
Blog
From taxing to enriching – TEI Tax Case Competition
Learn about the exciting experience Cynthia and her team had at the Tax Executives Institute Case Competition!
Reflections on our unforgettable trip to Japan
In this blog, our International Study Course class shares their experiences, from culture to business, during their trip to Japan and reflects on them.
International Study Course expectations vs. reality
In this blog, our International Study Course class is sharing how their expectations about their trip to Japan have stacked up against their real experiences, as well as some anecdotes they picked up along the way.