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SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCEprofessional ideas start here
who will you become?WATERLOO CAN HELP YOU GET TO YOUR PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION
AFM, Biotech/CPA, Math/CPA
INCLUDESup to 16 months of co-op work
experience approved by CPA Ontario*
CPA Core Modules 1 and 2
CPA Electives1 and 2
CPA Capstone Modules 1 and 2
Common Final Examination
(CFE)
Master of Accounting (MAcc) Degree (8-month program)»
»OR
» » »
»
CPA Professional Education Program (2-year program)
Complete no less than 30 months of relevant practical work experience.
CPA Designation»
TIMING AND DEGREESIn 5 years, you’ll earn:» 2 degrees - an undergraduate degree in AFM or Biotech/CPA or Math/CPA and a
Master of Accounting (MAcc) graduate degree» up to 16 months of professional work experience which may be applied towards
CPA’s 30 months of required relevant practical work experience» the ability to write the Common Final Examination (CFE), the last exam for the CPA
designation, immediately following successful completion of your MAcc
YOUR EXPERTISEYour AFM or Biotech/CPA or Math/CPA + MAcc degrees fulfill:» the academic course requirements for CPA Ontario» the CPA Professional Education Program (CPA PEP, a 2-year program) that includes: » the 2 CPA core integration modules » 2 professional areas of study; all 4 CPA elective modules are offered during MAcc » the 2 CPA capstone modules
CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANT (CPA)
CERTIFIED INTERNAL AUDITOR (CIA)
TIMING AND DEGREESAfter completion of AFM in 4 years, you’ll earn:» a Bachelor of Accounting and Financial Management (BAFM) degree» up to 16 months of professional work experience where experiences in internal audit functions may be
applied towards the CIA designation requirements» advanced preparation for the CIA designation exam which you can challenge following successful
completion of AFM
YOUR EXPERTISE » Specified accredited courses to receive advanced preparation for the CIA designation exam
SAF provides specialized, high quality education to equip students with relevant skills and knowledge right from the start. Coupled with practical experience obtained through co-op, the AFM program creates competitive, dynamic individuals prepared for their CPA designation.
35%OF SAF PROFESSORS HOLD A CPA DESIGNATION
50%OF SAF PROFESSORS HOLD ONE OR MORE PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION “ “
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AFM and CFM ProgramFall 2017
CFA Level 1 Exam June 2021
AFM DegreeFall 2021
CFM DegreeWinter 2022
CFA Level 2 ExamAs early asJune 2022
CFA Level 3 ExamAs early asJune 2023
CFA Desigantion» » » »Complete a minimu of 48 months of qualifying work experience
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TIMING AND DEGREESIn 4 years, you’ll earn:» a unique degree that’s recognized in the marketplace -
Bachelor of Accounting and Financial Management (BAFM) or Bachelor of Computing and Financial Management (BCFM)
» up to 16 (AFM) or 24 (CFM) months of professional work experience that can be focused in the area of finance
» the ability to challenge the CFA Level 1 and Level 2 designation exams by the time you graduate
YOUR EXPERTISE Complete a one-of-a-kind degree - BAFM or BCFM - to:» gain advanced preparation for the CFA designation exams
CHARTERED FINANCIAL ANALYST (CFA)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CERTIFICATIONFOR FINANCE STUDENTSTIMING AND EARLY CERTIFICATIONStand out in the marketplace and begin to build your professional certification as early as Day 1 of your program. AFM and CFM students add value to their resumé by gaining early certification in a number of finance related areas.» Canadian Securities Course (CSC) certificates can be taken as early as the end of Year 1» Capital IQ platform training available as early as Year 1» Bloomberg Certificate course/exam can be taken as early as Year 2
YOUR EXPERTISE » Up to 16 (AFM) or 24 (CFM) months of professional work experience in diverse finance fields can help
build your resumé and professional career» Finance, accounting, and business courses throughout the AFM and CFM program provides a solid
foundation to help you stand out in the marketplace
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONS » UWATERLOO.CA/SAF 2
100%OF AFM, BIOTECH/CPA, CFM, AND MATH/CPA STUDENTS
ARE CO-OP STUDENTS
DAY 1WHEN YOU’LL START TO WORK TOWARD YOUR PROFESSIONAL DESIGNATION AND BUILD YOUR PROFESSIONAL RESUMÉ
PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONSCPA CanadaThe School of Accounting and Finance has received the highest level of national accreditation under the new Charter Professional Accountants (CPA) National Accreditation and Recognition Standards.
CFA Institute University Recognition ProgramRecognized by the CFA Institute University Recognition Program, the AFM and CFM programs satisfy at least 70% of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK) and place emphasis on the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice within the program.
Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)The AFM program has received partnership status from the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). Students can take specified accredited courses to receive advanced preparation for the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation exam. Along with co-op work experience, students will be well positioned to complete the final designation exam by the time they graduate. Co-op work experiences in internal audit functions can be applied towards the CIA designation requirements.
CIPS AccreditationCFM has received accreditation from the Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS), Canada’s Association of I.T. Professionals. CFM grads can work towards the Information Systems Professional (ISP) and Information Technology Certified Professional (ITCP) designations.
SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCEAn education where experience matters
The School of Accounting and Finance offers 4 distinct undergraduate programs that can lead you to the professional business career you’ve always wanted. SAF programs - AFM, Biotech/CPA, CFM, Math/CPA - provide pathways for you to develop expertise in accounting and/or finance that will lead you toward a number of professional designations - CPA, CFA, CIA. With diversified co-op work experiences in the fields of accounting, finance, and business, you’ll be advancing your professional career by the time you graduate, not launching it!
CONTACT US
PATTY MAHAssociate Director,Admissions and CommunicationsSCHOOL OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
Accounting and Financial Management519-888-4567, ext. 37152afm@uwaterloo.cauwaterloo.ca/saf/afm
JORDYN GRAY-MCINNISProgram ManagerComputing and Financial Management519-888-4567, ext. 37033cfm@uwaterloo.cauwaterloo.ca/cfm
MATH INFO LINEFaculty of Mathematics519-888-4567, ext. 36284mathinfo@uwaterloo.cauwaterloo.ca/math/math-cpa
DIANA KIMRecruitment CoordinatorFaculty of Science519-888-4567, ext. 36243science@uwaterloo.cauwaterloo.ca/science/biotech-cpa
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University of Waterloo200 University Avenue WestWaterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1uwaterloo.ca/findoutmore
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Best in the world! The SAF team celebrates being the first Canadian team to capture the Global Championship at the 2016 CFA Institute Research Challenge. The annual finance competition draws over 5,000 students from over 1,000 universities world-wide. L-R: Kam Dhaliwal (CFM), Daniel Zhang (Biotech/CPA), Brent Small (AFM), Rudder Zhang (BMath), Adnan Kham (AFM).
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AFM, Math/CPA, Biotech/CPA
programs
INCLUDESup to 16 months
of co-op workexperience approved
by CPA Ontario
CPA CoreModules 1 and 2
CPA Electives1 and 2
CPA CapstoneModules 1 and 2
Common Final Examination (CFE)
OR
COMPLETE NO LESS THAN 30 MONTHS OF RELEVANT PRACTICAL WORK EXPERIENCE
CPA Designation
CPA PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM (2 YEARS)
MASTER OF ACCOUNTING (MAcc) DEGREE (8-MONTH PROGRAM)
AFM and CFMprogramFall 2017
CFA Level 1 ExamJune 2021
AFM degree –Fall 2021CFM degree –Winter 2022
CFA Level 2 ExamAs early asJune 2022
CFA Level 3 ExamAs early asJune 2023
CFA Designation
COMPLETE UP TO 48 MONTHS OF QUALIFYING WORK EXPERIENCE
PROFE
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TakeResponsibility
ValueLearning
Act with Integrity
ManageRelationships
NavigateOpportunities
FunctionalCompetencies
Learning Howto Learn
Leadership andCollaboration
EthicalConduct
UnderstandingBusiness
Thinking andProblem Solving
Communication
average earnings in each of 44-month co-op work termsfor AFM, Biotech/CPA,and Math/CPA students
$13,350
average earnings in each of 64-month co-op work termsfor CFM students
$14,350
9%
9%15%
20%13%
4%
2%
2%
National publicaccounting firms
Regional/localpublic practice
firms
Other accounting,business and
consulting services
Other financialservices firms
Government
CanadianChartered banks
Public educationand research
Not-for-profit
Corporations (non-financial)
26%
Co-op employment, 1st work term AFM
17%
31% 19%13%
20%
Investmentand financial
services firms
Computerscience inindustry
Finance/businessdepartment
within industry
Softwaredevelopmentand socialmedia
Banks
CFM co-op employment, all years
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of SAF students receive atleast 1 entrance scholarship
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Find additional tips on how tofinance your education:uwaterloo.ca/findoutmore/financing.
potential co-op earningsover 4 work terms forAFM, Biotech/CPA, andMath/CPA students
$40,000-$88,000
potential co-op earnings over6 work terms for CFM students
$52,000-$120,000
100%
3
4,000+ SAF GRADS passedthe UFE/CFE
in the last 6 years
UFE/CFE NATIONALGOLD MEDALS
of experience takingstudents directly toCPA FINAL EXAMS
Proven and trusted
30+ YEARS 4UFE/CFEONTARIOGOLD MEDALS9
were MAcc grads
HONOURROLL GRADS
OUT OF2015 CFE 11
20
of SAF studentsreceive at least 1entrance scholarship
start building yourprofessional designation(s)
SAF students areco-op students
100%
DAY 1
100%
Graduate success
in partner or executive-level positions withinpublic accounting firms
in executive-levelpositions within industry
alumni working inC-level, partner,or executive-levelpositions
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