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AFOW is helping incoming first-year students start their university experience off right
Accounting and Finance Orientation Week (AFOW) will be held in person this Fall with three days of exciting events!
AFOW is a student organization that plans additional opportunities for you to meet and connect with others in the School of Accounting and Finance (SAF). AFOW aims to help incoming first-year students start their university experience off right, which is why we have organized an exciting three days of events planned for you from September 11-15, 2022.
Getting ready for a trip to London, UK
In the coming days, the anticipation of visiting the United Kingdom as part of the AFM 334 International Study Trip will finally be over as we land in London!
Exploring opportunities beyond the classroom to make smart career pathways

Chance and challenge
Our path to first place in the SAF Investment Research Challenge (IRC)
Spring 2022 has been quite an interesting term. For a lot of us, it’s the first time we’ve been on campus in a few years, wandering the halls of Hagey Hall (which is where our classes are), and for others, it's the first time being on campus altogether.
Four students gain exposure to finance at the Investment Research Challenge
From classroom to competition

Taking on the Investment Research Challenge, an adventure with friends
We encourage all students to participate in SAF’s Investment Research Challenge next year as it gives students a unique experience to hone a skill set that can be very useful in their future career path.
A plethora of opportunities within the tax world
The Young Tax Professionals (YTP) program offers students with an interest in a career in taxation the opportunity to closely interact with faculty, alumni, and other full-time tax professionals.
The journey from challenge to finalists
Lessons gained from competing in the SAF Investment Research Challenge.
Braving the tides of university life

Life as a University of Waterloo student can have its fair share of ups and downs, but as a former upper-year mentor, I am here to tell you—take a deep breath and hang on.