More Than Business
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At the School of Accounting and Finance (SAF), we're not training accounting and financial professionals. We're inspiring the next generation of leaders who will help drive change in all areas of society by redefining what it means to be an accounting and financial professional.
SAF's world-class faculty, standard-setting curriculum and research, wealth of experiential learning opportunities attract inquisitive and agile minds who think like an entrepreneur to identify new opportunities, solve complex problems and make courageous business and financial decisions. SAF offers four distinct undergraduate programs to bring unique perspectives to business problems. SAF students and graduates create value by combining a management, mathematical, scientific, or computer science mindset to their financial management expertise.
Embedded in Waterloo's culture of innovation, SAF students and faculty tap into and contribute to the resources that inspires cross-disciplinary collaboration to push their expertise into new territories. Our alumni and faculty reach the top of their fields and shape the industry through a global perspective that champions innovation and courage. Our close ties with governing bodies and business allows us to lead the professions forward while transforming them.
At SAF we're always moving forward. We don't wait for change to come or react to it. We create it to turn opportunity to reality.
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News
Fairer reward systems and improved team dynamics: Key insights from new research
A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University offers crucial insights into creating fairer employee reward systems and enhancing team dynamics.
SAF Professor Kelsey Matthews, a co-author of the study, emphasizes the importance of mandatory explanations to mitigate self-interested biases among team members, particularly those with lower abilities.
2023 Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award: Jeannine LiChong (MAcc '92) talks success, glass ceilings and giving back
One of the top women in finance in Canada, Jeannine LiChong is a dedicated mentor and community builder.
SAF alum Ian Weng (MAcc ‘13) is the 2023 leader to watch
From SAF to Dragon's Den and beyond, Ian Weng is revolutionizing the frozen food market in Canada.
Events
SAF Professional Designations Forum 2024
SAF Professional Designations Forum 2024
Blog
Au revoir, Switzerland: Reflecting on our experience
As the lucky students who recently travelled to Switzerland for the winter School of Accounting and Finance (SAF) 2024 International Study Course trip, we are reflecting on and sharing our once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Caribbean roots and global pursuits: My path to sustainable education
Cayla writes about her passion for sustainability and why she chose to study at the University of Waterloo.
Ready for takeoff: planning a trip to Switzerland
As part of the Winter 2024 AFM334 International Study Course, the class has been hard at work preparing for our trip to Zurich and Geneva at the end of April.
The International Study Course is offered to upper-year students and enables them to meet with companies and business professionals abroad, helping them to learn more about the global business landscape and further enhance the knowledge they gain in the classroom.