Telfer's Financial Society Case Competition

The University of Ottawa Telfer School of Management Finance is looking for two teams of three to compete at their Financial Society Case Competition on March 8^th, 2014. This competition is entering its seventh year of existence and it has already grown to become the largest and most prestigious undergraduate financial case competition in Ontario. The competition will take place at the Telfer School of Management. The dinner and social events will take place around downtown Ottawa and the awards gala will be held at an elegant venue nearby.The fee for each team is $360. This includes meals, 2-night accommodation at the Courtyard Marriott, and the competition itself. This year’s itinerary features a single case, with a 4-hour case analysis, immediately followed by a 20-minute presentation to the judges. The case itself is focused on Venture Capitalism. The following awards and networking gala will be a time to network with other competitors, judges, sponsors, and finance professionals. Apply before January 6, 2014 at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZEUFGCQZsBD9BbuIbSvGOrLj9D_9g8CepAH-MwrC7bs/viewform

For more information: Telfer - Financial Case Comp Registration Package

Board of Directors Application

As mentioned before exam season, a Board of Director has stepped down from their role within AFSA. AFSA is looking for another individual to carry on the duties of a Board of Director from now until the end of the AFSA fiscal year (end of spring 2014 term). The Board of Directors are keen on applicants who are motivated, self starters, have an interest in (student) government/business law, and last but not least, put (or demonstrate the willingness to put) the general well-being of SAF students before themselves.

Applications will be due December 28^th, 2013, 11:59 pm.

We ask that applicants follow this procedure:

Send: via Email

To: Zac Hogg (z.hogg@uwafsa.ca)

Subject: Re: BoD Application

Attach: Completed Application form AND an up to date Resume

 

Once submitted, your application will be forwarded to the current Board of Directors, who will be selecting interview candidates for the week of December 29th. All candidates will be aware of 1) that their application has been submitted successfully and 2) their applications status before and/or after the interview phase.

The AFSA Board of Directors thanks you for your interest and hopes to see an application from you.

Application Download: Appointed BOD app

Gradball 2013 Photos!

To all the 4B's that attended Gradball: Photos of the a Gatsby Affair is finally up! Please check out the album and tag, like or comment your beautiful friends!

Cheers to all the 4B & Congratulations!

Click here for the Gradball 2013: A Gatsby Affair Photos!

Board Vacancy

The AFSA Board of Directors regrets to announce that Jinesh Desai has stepped down for personal reasons. The process for appointing his successor will start after the conclusion of exams. More information on the process will be communicated to students in December. Questions about the process can be directed to Mateen Imran, at m.imran@uwafsa.ca

AFSA Conference Subsidy

Hey SAF! Don't forget to apply for the AFSA Conference Subsidy which will be due on Sunday, December 1st 11:59pm! We are not accepting any further requests for the Fall conferences.

The application can be found at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1LqEFDOAkMuGLt0P-BP1PvJenplzlUBBgysPlDXkHLYE/viewform

Queen's Commerce Corporate Challenge

As a member of the School of Accounting and Finance at the University of Waterloo, you are invited to attend what will undoubtedly be an interactive and intimate weekend of exciting and challenging Q3Cases! Get ready to hear from the top minds in consulting today, network with representatives from leading employers in the country, and meet students from all across Canada that share YOUR passion. Q3C is an interactive case competition that strives to create the most realistic business world simulation that current case competitions offer. To achieve this goal, Q3C challenges traditional conventions of case competitions and looks to constantly innovate. Each year provides a new opportunity for Q3C to come closer to simulating reality as all aspects of the competition are scrutinized for new avenues of improvement.

Q3C challenges traditional conventions and seeks to constantly innovate by simulating the business world in a competitive team environment. This competition, held January 9-11, 2014 at Queen’s School of Business, remains unprecedented in its boldness and unpredictability; Q3C is infamous for tossing twists into its already-thrilling cases to ensure that you are creative outside of the proverbial box and constantly on the tips of your toes. Each challenge – or Q3Curveball – will certainly help you develop valuable skills and will teach you to think quickly on your feet!

Through past partnerships with renowned global consulting firms such as Bain & Co., Monitor-Deloitte, and Boston Consulting Group, Q3C has inspired innovation by providing experiences at both student and professional levels. The delegates who attend this challenge are provided with the exclusive opportunity to learn from highly sought-after management philosophies, advanced corporate cultures, and practical business problems. The Q3C executive team has worked diligently to produce Canada’s largest and most extensive consulting case competition and an unforgettable weekend full of exciting twists.

Website: http://www.q3c.ca/

Deadline: December 6th, 2013

Application Download: Q3C - External Delegate Application

Bloomberg Aptitute Test (BAT)

The University of Waterloo is partnering with Bloomberg L.P., the leading financial data and news provider, to offer the BLOOMBERG APTITUDE TEST (BAT) completely FREE OF CHARGE on campus! Take the BAT this autumn to be put in touch with over 20,000 global employers! NO PREPARATION IS NECESSARY. Over 100,000 students have taken the BAT in over 1,000 universities around the world and in the past six months over 21,000 students have been contacted by employers to discuss job opportunities. Employers using the Talent Search are seeking a wide range of skill sets and experience for a variety of roles, including roles in Consultancy, Accounting, Insurance, Compliance, Research and Development, Investment Banking, Sales, HR, Trading, Marketing, Analytics and Global Data. Don’t miss your opportunity to be contacted for interesting career opportunities from great employers worldwide!As an added benefit this year, Bloomberg is providing all BAT test-takers a complementary six month subscription to Bloomberg Briefs - Bloomberg's premium industry specific newsletter valued at $2,000 and used by tens of thousands of hedge fund managers, bankers and portfolio managers. Reading Bloomberg Briefs provides insight into the industry, helps you stay up-to-date on current events and enhances performance in interviews. After taking the BAT, you will gain access to a premium pack that includes the daily Economics Brief and the daily Mergers Brief along with the weekly Private Equity and Hedge Fund Briefs. If you cannot attend the sessions on campus, you may also take the BAT from home by clicking https://talentsearch.bloomberginstitute.com/test_sessions/available?ober_reference_id=cf9ee62927ea743c89858b627c506f86890639b2 For additional information about the BAT visit www.takethebat.com. We hope to see you there!

Capacity: This year the capacity for the BAT is 125 students, first come first serve

Registration: www.takethebat.com register under the waterloo session

Questions? u3farooq@uwaterloo.ca

Excel At Work

Heading off to co-op? Make sure you brush up on those Excel skills! Learn from the pros at Excel at Work, a workshop led by Anqi Wang and Michael Wang. It'll be taking place on Friday, November 29th at 2pm, in HH1102. Please note that due to the advanced nature of the workshop, priority will be given to students in 2A and above. Spots are limited so register before Tuesday, November 26th at:http://goo.gl/rxOInd