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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.

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.

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.

Four Accounting and Financial Management (AFM) students, one global debt problem, and a mission to find the story within the numbers. That’s exactly what our team - Joel, Nate, Tim, and Callum – set out to do at the 2025 Manhattan Business Analytics Competition (MBAC). 

Dhiya, Shreya, Ethan, Delaney and Nabiha, AFM and SFM students, have advanced to the semi-finals of the A4S International Case Competition 2025!

Rachael, a Sustainability and Financial Management (SFM) student, shares why she chose the School of Accounting and Finance (SAF) and how its supportive community, hands-on learning, and co-op opportunities helped her find purpose and belonging.

Over reading week, Alex, Anthony, Nancy, Sarah, and Vivian, graduate students from the School of Accounting and Finance (SAF), had the privilege of representing the University of Waterloo at the Canadian MBA/Graduate Finals of the Venture Capital Investment Competition (VCIC) in Halifax.

Near the end of March, SAF's team of fourth-year students, Abisha (AFM), Colette (SFM), Dhiya (SFM), and Lucas (SFM), had the opportunity to represent the University of Waterloo for the first time at the McGill Desautels Business Ethics Case Competition in Montreal.