A PERFECT COMBINATION.

THE ENTREPRENEURIAL WAY

Are Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) or Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) suited to be entrepreneurs? Absolutely YES. Why? Consider what investors look for – beyond a great idea – to ensure long-term business success. A strong and thorough business and financial plan tells a story of how an entrepreneur foresees and projects the success of their idea, product, or business. As a financial expert, you would be in a unique position to develop the financial models and projections to ensure the startup thrives, providing what investors need to make a business investment.

“ THE BEST ENTREPRENEURS ARE STRATEGISTS WHO CAN SEE THE DETAILS WITHIN THE BIG PICTURE. “

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Entrepreneurs want to change the world, they’re drawn to opportunities, and believe anything is possible. Great ideas can form the foundation of a startup, but as a financial expert with a CPA and/or CFA designation you would have the knowledge and know-how to review complex problems, interpret data, lots of data, to make confident and courageous decisions to move the business forward.

Additionally, as a CPA and/or CFA, you’ll uphold a high level of ethics to build the credibility and reputation for your business.

Lastly, in an entrepreneurial setting, financial professionals are calculated risk-takers, navigating their business through the startup world’s ups and downs. These skills combined with their analytical, collaborative, and ethical approach to business, positions a CPA and/or CFA to be an exceptional entrepreneur.

“ I chose Waterloo because it allows me to try four different co-op jobs during my undergrad at the world’s largest co-op university! Personally, I am still exploring various career pathways; the AFM program not only focuses on accounting and finance, but also helps me to explore different specializations, like entrepreneurship and data analytics. ”

Kelly A.S., AFM Student

THE AFM PROGRAM SETS YOU UP FOR SUCCESS