Future students

As a new term rolls around, so do new opportunities. As second year students get ready for co-op applications, it can be incredibly nerve-wracking. SAF's annual Co-op Ready Conference helps to provide students with valuable, actionable advice that is useful for creating outstanding resumes and captivating cover letters, as well as how to ace interviews and network to get your name out there.

Mentorship shaped his student experience, and now Dean Ah Sen (MAcc ’16) has come full circle, giving back to the SAF community as a Fellowship Honouree. While leading financial reporting at CAPREIT, he continues to help students navigate challenges and step outside their comfort zones.

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Networking via email doesn’t have to feel awkward. Learn practical tips for writing three essential types of emails every student should know: the cold email, the post-interview thank-you, and the post-offer thank-you.

Four SAF students - John, Jaiden, Vanie and Joel - claimed first place and the $2000 grand prize at our 7th Annual Strategy Case Competition with a bold turnaround plan for a fictional Tesla in crisis. Discover how their “Thrive by Tesla” pivot, sharp financial modelling, and clear storytelling set them apart in a high-pressure challenge.

Five SAF students—Luka, Jai, Hemadri, Charlene, and Josh—advanced to the CFA Institute Investment Research Challenge Global Finals, competing against the best students from 1,000+ universities worldwide.

Backed by months of research and industry insights, their confident “buy” recommendation for BRP showcased adaptability, teamwork, and resilience, earning them a top-tier finish on the global stage.

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Learn how to turn your LinkedIn presence from passive scrolling to powerful networking with practical tips for optimizing your profile, building connections, and showcasing your skills as a student or young professional.

In this year’s Strategy Case Competition, Accounting and Financial Management (AFM) students Katie, Kevin, Grace, and Avika secured a 4th place finish, earning a $250 prize for their creative and unconventional approach.

How three School of Accounting and Finance students braved a winter storm, won the Toronto provincial round, and earned national recognition for their ethics-focused case analysis.

School of Accounting and Finance (SAF) alumni are finding success early in their careers, proving that with the right mix of curiosity, courage and foundation, great things can happen fast.

Whether they’re helping launch startups or preparing expert reports for high-stakes litigation, these young professionals are already leaving a mark on their industries.

Three faculty members from the School of Accounting and Finance — Lisa Pynenburg, Dr. Timothy Bauer and Dr. Krista Fiolleau — have been recognized with University of Waterloo Outstanding Performance Awards, celebrating their exceptional contributions to teaching and research.

Future students

Why Co-op Ready was the boost we didn't know we needed

Giving back through mentorship: a SAF alum on paying it forward

Slide into their inbox: Mastering cold & follow-up emails

Inside the winning strategy at this year’s SAF Case Competition

The road to the CFA Global Finals

LinkedIn 101: from lurker to legend

What would you do with Tesla? A SAF team’s journey through the Strategy Case Competition

UWaterloo students win provincial ethics competition and finish as finalists at the national level

From campus to career: early achievements of recent SAF alumni

SAF faculty honoured with 2024 Outstanding Performance Awards

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