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Benjie Thomas (PDAcc '98), CEO of KPMG in Canada returned to the University of Waterloo's School of Accounting and Finance to chat with students and share valuable career insights with the next generation. 

Before his inspiring talk, Benjie was recognized for his longstanding generosity at a luncheon attended by University leaders, local KPMG partners and alumni, as well as student recipients of the scholarships endowed in the Thomas Family name.

Dr. Alec Cram from the School of Accounting and Finance has received $223,529 in funding from the National Cybersecurity Consortium (NCC) to lead a three-year research project on how employee attention impacts cybersecurity behaviour.

This project is part of NCC’s initiative to strengthen Canada’s cybersecurity ecosystem.

SAF professor Dr. Tingting Wu shares research showing the effect of carbon pricing on the behaviour of home buyers and sellers — shaping their awareness, attitudes and decision-making in the real estate market.

The 2025 SAF Alumni Excellence Gala brought together over 130 alumni, donors, students, faculty, and university leaders to celebrate excellence, innovation and the vibrant future of our community.

The evening featured the presentation of the SAF Lifetime Achievement Award, the launch of a new doctoral scholarship, and a warm welcome to the new Chair of the SAF Advisory Council.