ADMISSIONS Discover much more about AFM ,
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March Break Open House is an excellent opportunity for applicants and potential college students to realize valuable data, speak to faculty and students, and obtain a perception of campus lifestyle at the University of Waterloo....» read more
EVENTS An event to remember
The sound of two-hundred African drums marked the official welcoming of pupils into either the Master of Accounting (MAcc) or Diploma program ... » read more
STUDENT Existence Ask a current AFM student,
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Are you planning to enter the AFM program for Fall 2011? Ask your student lifestyle and program questions to current AFM college students through our SAF Facebook Class of 2016 group.
FINANCE EVENT AFSA Finance Focus Launch
Students interested in the world of finance got an ear-full mid February when SAF and AFSA held its Finance Focus Launch Event... . » read more
WATCASE BDO WATCase for 4B SAF Students
Integrate everything you've learned and demonstrate to employers that you have the knowledge, skills, and the ability to add value to today's businesses... » read more
CO-OP Banking On AFM Pupils
A landmark 2009 report,
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Professional Futures Conference 2010
This year's PFC provided students with a competitive edge in today's aggressive co-op job market through it's focused theme of "The Engaged Professional"...» read more
ADMISSIONS New AFM 2011 Admission Requirements
SAF announces new requirements for admission consideration for the AFM program for studies beginning Fall 2011... » read more
ALUMNI MAcc Grad Wins National Gold Medal in UFE examination
A recent graduate from the School of Accounting and Finance (SAF) wins national gold medal for the Chartered Accountancy Uniform Final Examination (UFE). ... » read more
STUDENT COMPETITION Battle for CA$H
Three college students from the School of Accounting and Finance came third in this year’s edition of Battle for CA$H. . ... » read more
STUDENT COMPETITION AFM Students win CMA Case Competition
Giving up essential study time,
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EVENTS Capital Markets Roundtable
AFSA's Winter 2011 Roundtable is scheduled for March 8, 2011 at 4:30 PM. Details will be announced soon, but for now, here is some information about the speakers ... » read more
CFA CMA CA
Your path to a CFA
AFM college students who specialize in Finance can begin challenging the designation exams as outlined by the CFA Institute:
Exam 1 may be challenged after your 3B or 4A term. Exam 2 may be challenged after your 4B term. Exam 3 may be challenged after completing one year of relevant work experience.
Your path to a CMA
Accounting and Financial Management is one of only 10 programs accredited by the Certified Management Accountants of Ontario (CMA-Ontario).
Waterloo BAFM (Management Accounting Specialization) + MAcc graduates are exempt from the CMA Entrance Examination, and the residential component of the CMA Strategic Leadership Program. Graduates have the possibility to achieve up to 12 of the 24 months of qualifying work experience depending on your co-op jobs. To take advantage of these exemptions, you must complete both your BAFM and MAcc (including specified MAcc courses) at Waterloo.
Your path to a CA
Waterloo is the only university whose program are professionally accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario (ICAO)..
Waterloo BAFM (Public Accounting Specialization) + MAcc graduates are exempt from the ICAO School of Accountancy (SOA) program,
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51 study credit hours, and
up to 16 of the 30 months of qualifying work experience depending on your co-op jobs