Current students

After more than 15 years at the University of Waterloo, Dr. Blake Phillips is stepping down as Director of the School of Accounting and Finance (SAF) to become Dean of the Dhillon School of Business at the University of Lethbridge. 

Before he goes, his colleagues, staff and friends at SAF want to mark the moment and thank him for everything he has given the School.

The School of Accounting and Finance (SAF) unveiled a commissioned three-panel Indigenous mural in the Don Craig Atrium in Hagey Hall on August 11, placing the Haudenosaunee Sky Woman creation story in permanent view at the centre of the School.

Through the Fellowship Program, AFM student Kaavish was paired with both an upper-year mentor and an industry mentor, each offering valuable support on his university journey — one guiding him through academics, the other through the world of work.

Together, these mentorships gave Kaavish a clearer understanding of his professional path along with the confidence, knowledge and support to pursue it.

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

My Fellowship journey at UWaterloo

School of Accounting and Finance (SAF) student Hanna shares how the SAF Fellowship Program provided her with valuable new experiences and deepened her connection to the University of Waterloo community.

From receiving mentorship from an industry-seasoned Waterloo alum to judging case competitions and introducing prospective students to SAF, Hanna reflects on how the program helped her grow both personally and professionally.

Friday, August 28, 2026

Finding connection over matcha

It started with a matcha, but led to a meaningful connection between mentor and mentee. 

Selena reflects on her experience of being Kailey's mentor as part of the School of Accounting and Finance's Fellowship Program, highlighting how a casual café environment created space for honest discussions about co-op, academics and university life.

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.