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I.C.B.C. Competition: Students turned analysts

Monday, March 20, 2023 by Lakshmi (MAcc Student), Sonia (MAcc Student) and Hufsah (AFM Student)

collage of Lakshmi (MAcc student), Sonia (MAcc student) and Hufsah (AFM student)

As previous analysts on the Student Venture Fund and AFM 433: Business Strategy, enthusiasts, we had always been interested in analyzing companies and thinking of strategic possibilities for them. This drew us to the Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (I.C.B.C.), where we became finalists in the business policy event.

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Preparation pays off!

Friday, March 17, 2023 by Jane (Macc Student) and Aki (AFM Student)

In January, we participated in the Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (I.C.B.C.) in the ethics stream. I.C.B.C. is one of the most academically rigorous undergraduate case competitions in the world, and this was our experience participating in the competition.

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What I wish I knew as a first-year student at the University of Waterloo

Wednesday, March 1, 2023 by Aradhna, AFM Student

Greetings future Accounting and Financial Management (AFM) students! My name is Aradhna, and I am in my third year of AFM, specializing in the Professional Accountant Career Specialization. I know you may or may not be feeling terrified coming in as a first-year student at the University of Waterloo.

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The Battle on Bay Street

Tuesday, February 28, 2023 by Bhavna, Biotech/CPA Student

The Toronto Metropolitan University in downtown Toronto organized its annual “Battle on Bay” competition from January 12 to January 15 this year. The three-day event was well-organized and featured two major competitions and many other enrichment sessions, including panel discussions, networking events, a scavenger hunt and a grand gala closing ceremony.

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Exploring and learning about internal audit

Friday, February 17, 2023 by Nancy, MAcc student

Learning to understand the “WHYs” and exploring career prospects

“You’ve got to look at the incentives!” - My professor Adam Vitalis always stresses.

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From Challenge to Championship

Friday, February 17, 2023 by Zaineb, AFM

Zaineb leaning with her arm on a counter.

How we won "The Broker," stock pitch competition.

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Games and sweets night was a sweet success

Friday, February 17, 2023 by Elly S., CFM co-op student

A very big thank you to everyone who came to enjoy chilli, a candy bar, midterm survival kits, and tons of board games at Games and Sweets Night. It was a pleasure to see you all having so much fun! A special thanks to CFM Program Manager Kim Tremblay as well.

The event began with a delicious dinner of chilli and warm bread rolls catered by Jacqueline’s Catering. The bread rolls were a hit for sure!

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Pointers on completing the SAFAA by someone who’s done it before

Monday, February 13, 2023 by Gurreet, AFM Student

Gurreeet smiling in front of mirror surrounded by wildflowers

As I am writing this, I’m getting flashbacks to when I was in grade 12. I remember the nerves of applying to university kicking in. Having this feeling of either it’s now or never and thinking to myself how am I going to do this? It was hard. I was stressing a lot.

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A reflection on applying to university

Monday, February 13, 2023 by Mischa, AFM Student

Applying to university is a big decision in one’s life! As a prospective student, it can become extremely overwhelming when deciding what you want your future to look like, along with researching the various programs and their benefits.

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Introducing the International Study Trip management team

Tuesday, February 7, 2023 by Matt, AFM Student

Hello everyone!

This is Matt from the management team of the AFM 334: Winter 2023 Singapore International Study Trip. Today, I would love to tell you more about my role on the management team and give you a little bit of insight into the extensive student-led planning that goes into organizing an educational, productive, and most importantly fun overseas experience.

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