Three Accounting and Financial Management students, Kai, Michael, and John, represented SAF and the University of Waterloo at the 2026 Queen’s Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (ICBC).
Read their blog for a glimpse into the SAF student competition experience.
Sometimes, the most meaningful connections begin in the simplest ways.
For Selena and Kailey, Accounting and Financial Management (AFM) students in SAF's Fellowship Program, it started with two cups of matcha and a pistachio lava bun.
This spring, a team of students represented the School of Accounting and Finance at the 2026 Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC) in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Bringing home a second place finish, Aiden, Alicia, Kai, Michael, Gurleen and Quynh-Anh reflect on their journey and share their most valuable learnings.
Five researchers at the School of Accounting and Finance (SAF) earned more than $408,000 in the 2026 Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) competition.
The SAF awards form part of 20 projects across the Faculty of Arts and more than $8 million that University of Waterloo researchers secured across all six faculties.
Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of a university course?
Ella, an Accounting and Financial Management (AFM) student, had the opportunity to explore that question firsthand as a Special Projects Assistant in the School of Accounting and Finance (SAF) Fellowship Program.
When Accounting and Financial Management (AFM) student Scarlett attended a Waterloo open house as a future student, a SOAP Ambassador helped her imagine what life at the School of Accounting and Finance could be.
Now, through the Fellowship Program, she’s on the other side of the table — sharing her own experiences with prospective students and helping them see what's possible.
As a School of Accounting & Finance (SAF) Outreach and Ambassador, AFM student Angel connected with prospective students navigating the same uncertainty she once felt. Whether answering questions about co-op, classes, or how to balance it all, she discovered how meaningful it could be to offer honest reassurance—and in turn, how much the role would push her to grow.
As a 2A SAF student, you are part of a mandatory co-op program, and the Co-op Ready conference is one of the final steps before your co-op applications begin in September.
As a Waterloo SAF student, you are an integral part of our mandatory co-op program, and one of the first steps on your co-op journey is participating in the Launch Your Career (LYC) conference.
Spring Convocation is a time to celebrate the hard work, resilience and achievements of our graduating class. This year, the School of Accounting and Finance (SAF) is proud to recognize an exceptional group of students who have made their mark at Waterloo and beyond.
Among them is Mahmoud Halloum (BA '26), named SAF's valedictorian for the Class of 2026. Learn about his journey from SAF student to Deloitte analyst and startup founder.