SAF Professional Designations Day 2026

Friday, May 22, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

This event is open to all SAF students.

  • Location: Science Teaching Complex

Discover your future. Decide your path.

Choosing the right courses, specialization, and professional designation can play a major role in shaping your career. SAF’s Professional Designations Day brings these pieces together, helping you understand how your academic choices connect to future opportunities. 

The event is conference-style, allowing you to attend presentations and workshops that are most relevant to your goals. Whether you’re exploring potential designations, planning your specialization or preparing for upcoming certification requirements, this event provides the information and connections you need to move forward. 

Why Attend?

  • Learn how course selection, specializations and professional designations work together to support your career goals 
  • Attend workshops and presentations tailored to your year and interests 
  • Connect with representatives from leading professional organizations 
  • Gain insight into upcoming changes and requirements for professional certifications 

Sessions by Year

Class of 2029 

  • Learn about SAF specializations and how they connect to different career paths and designations. 

Class of 2028 & 2029 

  • Hear about upcoming changes to CPA Ontario and what is required to gain the designation. This impacts courses following your undergraduate degree and the designation examination process. 

Class of 2026 & 2027 

  • Learn about submitting practical experience requirements and understand the transition process if your CPA designation is not completed before the 2027 CFE deadline. 

Join us to explore your options, gain clarity on your next steps, and make informed decisions about your professional future.