SAF professor Dr. Krista Fiolleau co-leads a new study revealing how automation is reshaping the role of junior auditors.
As Earth Day prompts reflection on sustainability, Dr. Elizabeth Demers, professor at the School of Accounting and Finance, helps unpack the complexities of greenwashing in corporate reporting in this insightful Q&A. From new legislation to misleading ESG scores, learn why spotting the difference between real and performative environmental action is more important—and more complicated—than ever.
Recent rhetoric has emerged alleging that U.S. banks aren’t allowed to do business in Canada, which is untrue. U.S. banks have been operating in Canada for well over a century with 16 U.S.-based bank subsidiaries and branches managing $113 billion in assets here in the country.
James Thompson, SAF professor and co-director of the Computing and Financial Management program, breaks down how U.S. banks operate in Canada—challenging misconceptions and offering key insights on cross-border banking.
Researcher from the School of Accounting and Finance cautions that clear regulatory oversight is needed to protect investors.
The topic of sustainability is becoming increasingly popular in the investment world with sustainable investing creating a large global impact. This significant shift lead the School of Accounting and Finance's (SAF) Dr. Adam Vitalis and his co-authors to research how green labels attract investors to certain projects which can open the door to greenwashing.
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.
New government funding focuses on developing impactful course materials that integrate climate change adaptation into professional programs, with the ultimate goal of embedding sustainability into all SAF programs.
Congratulations to the School of Accounting and Finance students for their outstanding success on the September 2024 CPA Common Final Exam (CFE)!
The Women in Accounting and Finance event, hosted by the School of Accounting and Finance (SAF), showcases the accomplishments of female professionals in accounting and finance, offering a platform for these leaders to discuss their journeys, lessons learned, and perspectives on work-life balance.
New research by the Waterloo's School of Accounting and Finance explores how penalty severity and social norms impact tax compliance, especially in the context of COVID-19 relief fraud.
A group of SAF students swept the competition in Poland and take home the trophy in the 2024 CFA Institute's Research Challenge global finals.