Graduates from our SAF undergraduate programs have leveraged their experiential education to pursue a graduate degree or move directly on to their professional careers as financial leaders (or not) in a diverse range of industries and professions.
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Giving back and paying it forward — an evening at the 2026 SAF Alumni Excellence Gala
The School of Accounting and Finance (SAF) brought together over 100 donors, alumni, students and faculty at the 2026 SAF Alumni Excellence Gala for an evening celebrating achievement, leadership and community.
The gala honoured the outstanding achievements and milestones earned across the SAF community over the past year — from alumni making their mark at the highest levels of their fields, to students representing Waterloo on the world stage in competition against the best and brightest universities globally.
Emerging Leaders: Three SAF alumni recognized by CPA Ontario for early career impact
Three School of Accounting and Finance alumni — Francesca Loreto (MAcc ’16), Jacqueline Sue (MAcc ’19) and Akash Kapoor (MAcc ‘14) — have been named among CPA Ontario’s 2025 Emerging Leaders, recognized for their early career impact and commitment to uplifting others.
Their journeys reflect a shared dedication to mentorship, community leadership, and shaping what’s next for the profession.