AFM 208Introduction to Assurance
- Units
- 0.25
- Faculty
- Arts
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
This course is one of a set of courses that focuses on the knowledge and skills that enhance experiential learning during a first co-op term. Students will gain an understanding of the concept of assurance, the demand for and supply of assurance services, the responsibilities of the assurance practitioner, and the work involved in conducting an audit of financial statements. They will also be equipped to perform a selection of audit tasks that would be assigned to a novice auditor.
Prerequisites
- Complete all of the following
- Must have completed the following:
- AFM191 - Introduction to Financial Reporting and Managerial Decision Making 1 (0.50)
- Students must be in level 2A or higher
- Complete 1 of the following
- Enrolled in H-Accounting & Financial Management, H-Mathematics/Chartered Professional Accountancy, H-Science & Financial Management, or H-Sustainability & Financial Management
- Enrolled in H-Biotechnology/Chartered Professional Accountancy
- Must have completed the following:
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Fall 2026 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 3682 | 17 / 44 | MW 08:30–09:50 |
| LEC 002 | 3683 | 43 / 43 | MW 10:00–11:20 |
| LEC 003 | 3684 | 43 / 43 | MW 11:30–12:50 |
| LEC 004 | 3685 | 45 / 44 | MW 13:00–14:20 |
| LEC 005 | 3793 | 44 / 44 | MW 13:00–14:20 |
| LEC 006 | 3794 | 44 / 44 | MW 14:30–15:50 |
| LEC 007 | 3795 | 20 / 21 | MW 08:30–09:50 |
| LEC 008 | 3796 | 38 / 38 | MW 10:00–11:20 |
| LEC 009 | 4011 | 44 / 44 | MW 11:30–12:50 |
| LEC 010 | 4012 | 43 / 43 | MW 13:00–14:20 |
| LEC 011 | 8348 | 43 / 43 | MW 13:00–14:20 |
| LEC 012 | 8349 | 44 / 44 | MW 14:30–15:50 |
| TST 101 | 3792 | 236 / 262 | Oct 2 18:30–20:00 Nov 6 20:30–22:00 |
| TST 102 | 4313 | 232 / 233 | Nov 20 16:30–18:00 |
Reviewed on UW Flow
38% liked it51% easy51% useful
From 58 ratings and 11 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.
awful course. clear that the prof hates her students.
Oct 2020 · didn’t like it · 1 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this
assurance has to be the dumbest course of all time
Mar 2026 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this
classes are chill and fun. basically discussions of scenarios and lil interactive games with the class to learn assurance concepts. midterm and final were difficult to do good on though, got curved. midterm was harder than final from time crunch.
Feb 2026 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
I had Giselle Obendorf, i found this course really easy when i had it first half, everyone who had it second half struggled a lot so take it the first half. make a huge document cheat sheet since the exams are open book and just use command f feature while you do the exams
Dec 2025 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
prof is chill asf dead ass that guy jokes. content is boring af. its just exam short answers but graded bad. they had to curve it 20 precent for the midterm, but if you go to class and understand easy 80+
Dec 2025 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
Discussed on r/uwaterloo
9 posts and comments in 9 threads mention AFM 208, May 2020 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Fall 2024
AFM 208 final advice 1 point, 14 comments
u/OrdinaryOil2139: “For people that have already taken AFM 208 and did the final exam what advice you wish u got before you wrote it?”
Spring 2024
AFM 2A timetable advice 4 points, 8 comments
u/OrdinaryOil2139: “… 1st half: AFM 212, AFM 273, AFM 205, PD 1, CLAS 104 2nd half: AFM 212, AFM 273, AFM 206, AFM 207, AFM 208, PD 1, CLAS 104 (205 and 207 are the most difficult) I am trying to find a balance in my schedule. …”
Fall 2023
AFM 208 EXAM 1 point, 0 comments
u/todorokiswife2: “Please someone tell me what their exam was like because I just need to know what questions were on it last year like the type. I knows it’s assignment based but how hard bcs for the life of me I cannot bother studying.”
Spring 2022
FARM vs MATH/CPA 2 points, 7 comments
“Hey everyone, &x200B; I have been fortunate enough to be accepted into both FARM and Math/CPA and have been very grateful for it:) Nevertheless, I am VERY struggling to choose between these two and …”
u/AFMISFULLOFNOOBS: “… Tax and AFM 208 Intro. Assurance (0.25 units each) AFM 212 Financial Analysis and Planning AFM 291 Intermediate Financial Accounting 1 AFM 311 Connections to Ethical Context AFM 321 Personal Financial Planning AFM 335 Bus. Law for Fin. …”
Winter 2021
AFM CPA/CFA Pathway 0 points, 21 comments
u/Drip_Killa: “… AFM 208 \- Introduction to Assurance (0.25 units) 5. AFM 212 \- Financial Analysis and Planning 6. AFM 273 \- Financial Instruments and Capital Market 7. AFM 291 - Intermediate Financial Accounting 1 |(CFA) (Elective) Winter (Year 2) - Co-op Spring 2B 1. …”
Fall 2020
UR two AFM courses- AFM 212 and AFM 208 3 points, 2 comments
u/DemonGirl6-6-6: “So I got two courses under review. I know quite a few people who have their 212 UR. Is there anyone who has 208 UR? Does anyone have an idea why 212 is under review? …”
Would it be unprofessional if I gave an excuse about why I handed in my assignment late? 1 point, 19 comments
u/uwtrollwu: “This is why all deadlines should be 11:59pm for consistency and to reduce confusion. Makes no sense to have them due at some arbitrary time during the day. …”
u/richard--b: “afm208?”
Anyone in AFM 208? 1 point, 0 comments
Spring 2020
AFM 2a large courses? 1 point, 8 comments
“I'm headed into 2a in fall 2020, and I was wondering how many lecture vs classroom sized courses were there. The email said that large courses (like lectures) would be online. …”
u/smoIbean: “AFM 2A Term - Class of 2024: • AFM 205: max 45 people • AFM 206: max 68 people • AFM 207: max 45 people • AFM 208: max 68 people • AFM 212: max 48 people (if same as AFM 211) • AFM 27: 45-225 people • ELECTIVE: depends on the course - usually large (100+ people)”
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