By Rachel Doherty
Recognizing a legacy of excellence in IT audit and assurance education
The School of Accounting and Finance (SAF) is proud to announce that Professor J. Efrim Boritz has been awarded the prestigious 2025 ISACA Educational Excellence Award. This honour recognizes his outstanding leadership and contributions to research and education in the field of IT audit and assurance.
Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) is a globally recognized organization dedicated to cybersecurity, IT governance and IT auditing, with over 180,000 members across 188 countries. The ISACA Educational Excellence Award is one of its highest honours, celebrating educators and institutions that inspire students to pursue careers advancing technology. Through this award, Professor Boritz joins a distinguished group of global leaders recognized for their impact on education and professional development.
Boritz has been a pillar of academic excellence at the University of Waterloo for decades. As the founder of the University of Waterloo Centre for Information Integrity and Information Systems Assurance (UWCISA), he has played a pivotal role in advancing research and education in IT governance, risk management and assurance. His work has influenced generations of accounting and audit professionals, many of whom have gone on to become industry and community leaders worldwide.
The SAF community extends its heartfelt congratulations to Professor Boritz for this well-deserved award. His dedication and passion continue to inspire students and colleagues alike, strengthening Waterloo’s reputation as a leader in accounting and finance education.
