Posts for the Topic Student Experience

Applying course concepts at the Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (I.C.B.C.)

Wednesday, March 22, 2023 by Katie (MAcc Student) and Michelle (MAcc student)

The Inter-Collegiate Business Competition (I.C.B.C.) is one of the oldest case competitions in Canada and is known for its complex yet integrative cases. This year, we had the pleasure of competing in the accounting stream.

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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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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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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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Exploring and learning about internal audit in a new course

Friday, February 3, 2023 by Jerome, AFM student

If you have ever been unsure of what course to take, then you aren’t alone!

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5 factors that helped us find success in our stock pitch

Thursday, February 2, 2023 by Natasha, AFM student

Our team was interested in trying something new, stepping into the world of finance, and were drawn to an event that raised money for healthcare. We were a bit worried since we came from accounting-focused career paths, but we were all excited to explore and learn more.

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Setting yourself up to Excel

Tuesday, January 31, 2023 by Tyler, AFM student

Tyler sitting in front of stadium holding trophy.

In early December, I had the chance to participate in the finals for the Microsoft Excel Collegiate Challenge hosted by the University of Arizona, and it’s something I encourage every student to sign up for next year. It served as a great chance to hone my Excel skills, network with top financial modelers in university and abroad, not to mention I was able to escape the snow for a few days

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The key to making new friends in first year

Monday, January 23, 2023 by Agraj, AFM Student

Agraj standing with his new friends on campus

You know that feeling you get when you’re about to embark on a new journey and you’re super nervous? That voice in the back of your head is telling you that something will go wrong?

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