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July 2020

Why pivoting during covid-19 is important for businesses

Thursday, July 30, 2020 by Iris G - AFM

We proactively responded to the COVID-19 crisis by pivoting and seeking global opportunities, which was a huge success with so many organizations from diverse industries agreeing to meet with our International Study group.

International Study Trip

Meeting and interviewing industry professionals

Thursday, July 30, 2020 by Iris G - AFM

After meeting Minghao Ji, from Bain & Company, at the UWMCC competition, I asked him if he would like to be a speaker at our class during a virtual coffee chat. Not only did he agree, but he also brought a private equity partner, Andrew Edwards, and a Waterloo alumnus, Cameron Capel, to help maximize our learning experience. This opportunity became a truly amazing interview.

International Study Trip

We’re Young, We’re in Tax, and We’re Professionals

Tuesday, July 21, 2020 by Deborah T., SAF

Isolated cubicles and endless hours of routine number crunching – that’s the impression many people have of what working in tax entails. Through the Young Tax Professionals program, I learned how the profession continues to evolve with emerging technology and changing laws. What became crystal clear to me was that the opportunities in tax are truly endless and are not one-size-fits-all.

Student Experience

Young Tax Professionals

Learning from John Nicola, CEO of Nicola Wealth

Monday, July 20, 2020 by Anna S., SAF

I had the opportunity to lead our meeting with John Nicola, the Founder, Chairman & CEO of Nicola Wealth. With a background like no other, I found his insights, as well as the delivery of those insights to be extremely unique.

International Study Trip

International study course prepares for virtual trip

Tuesday, July 14, 2020 by Marketing & Culture Team - International Study Trip Course S2020NYC

Coming to you from our virtual International Study Trip course classroom, we are the Marketing & culture team: Abirna, Jennie, Katie, and Rebecca. Today, we want to share with you - our behind the scene experience of planning our International Study Opportunity to New York City.

International Study Trip

The road to regionals

Wednesday, July 8, 2020 by School of Accounting and Finance

Mitchell, a 4^th year AFM student met with SAF to talk about his experience with this program and how it prepared him for the recent CFA Institute Research Challenge (IRC). "It was the hard work and commitment that our team put in which ultimately made the difference. Our team members during that time were either on co-op or exchange and so it took a lot of planning and dedication for us all to stay connected."

CFA Institute Research Challenge (IRC)

Preparing for the global stage

Wednesday, July 8, 2020 by School of Accounting and Finance

Isaac, a 4^th year AFM student met with SAF to talk about his experience with this program and how it prepared him for the recent CFA Institute Research Challenge (IRC). "Every student coming into SAF had heard about the 2016 team’s win on the CFA IRC international stage with Canadian Tire. As a result, I was always keen to represent Waterloo on a larger stage and knew this was a great opportunity."

CFA Institute Research Challenge (IRC)