This week, the School of Accounting and Finance (SAF) is thrilled to celebrate the Class of 2025 at Spring Convocation!
As we highlight this milestone, we’re honoured to recognize three individuals whose achievements and contributions exemplify the very best of our community.
Congratulations to School of Accounting and Finance’s 2025 Valedictorian Matthew Jones (BAFM ’25).
Krista Fiolleau and James Thompson, School of Accounting and Finance faculty members, have been recognized with 2025 Arts Awards for their exceptional contributions to research and service.
Patricia O’Brien, Distinguished Professor Emeritus from the School of Accounting and Finance (SAF), has been selected for induction into the Canadian Accounting Hall of Fame under the “Leaders of the Profession” category.
This prestigious honour recognizes her outstanding contributions to the accounting profession through decades of influential research, teaching, and mentorship that have shaped both Canadian and global accounting practices.
Tim Jackson (BA'92), a sessional lecturer at Conrad School of Entrepreneurship and Business, will be awarded an honorary doctorate at this year's convocation ceremony.
We congratulate Tim on this well-deserved recognition as he receives the University's highest honour for his exceptional contributions within the University, Waterloo Region and beyond.
Glenn Ives (BMath ’84) will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the School of Accounting and Finance.
This award recognizes an outstanding alumnus who has made a lasting impact through their career achievements, community involvement, and ongoing support of the School and the University of Waterloo.
Amar Mahmoud, a doctoral candidate at the School of Accounting and Finance (SAF), has been named the 2025 recipient of the Warren Ober Award for Outstanding Teaching by Graduate Students.
The School of Accounting and Finance congratulates Professor Emeritus Ken Vetzal on receiving the 2024 Chris Daykin Prize from the International Actuarial Association.
The Centre for Accounting Research and Education (CARE) has been approved for renewal by the Senate Graduate and Research Council, securing five more years of excellence.
The University of Waterloo’s Dean of Arts, Alexie Tcheuyap, visited a Student Venture Fund (SVF) class to engage with students and faculty about the program’s impact.