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NIBC competition student team
Thursday, June 1, 2023

Lessons of grit and tenacity from the National Investment Banking Conference

In early March, School of Accounting and Finance (SAF) students Mahek, Puneet, Daniel and I competed in the final round of the National Investment Banking Conference (NIBC) in Vancouver. I participated in the conference because I believed it would offer a glimpse into what a career in investment banking would be like.

Image of the corporate relations team
Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Worldly updates from the corporate relations team

Sharing what the team has been up to in preparing for the International Study Course trip to Singapore.

Only a couple of weeks ago, the itinerary for the International Study Course trip to Singapore was completely empty. Now, with the marketing and culture team finding the best places to visit, the logistics team figuring out travel, and our corporate relations team setting up meetings, the trip is looking jam-packed!

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Three tips for travelling abroad

The meals and logistics team for the International Study Course share their travel advice.

At the end of the winter 2023 term, professor Steve Balaban and our class will be going to Singapore for the International Study Course trip. While in Singapore, we will be meeting with alumni as well as other dignitaries to help further enhance our learning.

Monday, April 3, 2023

Our Experience Competing in the ACHIEVE Case Competition

A Journey of Learning and Collaboration

Participating in a case competition is an incredible opportunity to challenge oneself and learn from talented peers. That's precisely what myself and my colleagues, Pratham, Katherine, and Chloe, experienced when we competed in the ACHIEVE Case Competition in January. 

Tony, Amisha, Aki, Puneet, and Rachel team picture
Thursday, March 30, 2023

SAF team competes in the CFA Society Toronto Ethics Challenge

Join Tony, Amisha, Aki, Puneet, and Rachel as they share their thoughts about competing in the CFA Society Toronto Ethics Challenge. This competition helps increase students’ awareness of the ethical dilemmas and issues they may face as investment management professionals.

Katie and Michelle headshots
Wednesday, March 22, 2023

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

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.

Lakshmi, Sonia, and Hufsah headshots
Monday, March 20, 2023

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

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.