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Friday, May 23, 2025 11:00 am - 2:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

SAF Professional Designations Forum 2025

This event is open to all SAF students.

  • Location: Hagey Hall, SAF Atrium

Discover your future. Decide your path.

Wondering how your SAF courses and co-op experiences connect to professional designations like CPA, CFA, or CBV? The SAF Professional Designations Forum is your opportunity to explore the credentials that can shape your career.

This interactive event is designed to help you make informed decisions about your professional future. Whether you're just starting to explore options or narrowing down your path, the forum offers direct access to the people and resources that can guide you forward.

Schedule of Events

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

  • Battle of the Designations Presentation
    Watch representatives go head-to-head as they present the value, requirements, and career outcomes of their respective designations. Gain insight into how each designation complements the knowledge and skills you're building in your SAF program.

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

  • Networking Booths: CPA Ontario, CFA, CBV, IIA/ISACA
    Connect one-on-one with designation representatives. Ask questions, learn about program requirements, and discover how each path aligns with your academic and professional goals.

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

  • Lunch: Sponsored by CPA Ontario
    Enjoy pizzas, beverages and desserts!

Why Attend?

  • Explore which designations are best suited to your interests and strengths

  • Get clarity on how to pursue one or more professional credentials

  • Build connections with industry professionals and peers

  • Prepare for the next steps in your academic and career journey

Register now

Take the first step in defining your future.

Kindly register by May 20