Indigenous Business series: Cedar Feast House
The Indigenous business series brings together voices from majority-owned/controlled (51% or more) by Indigenous peoples’ businesses that have worked with UBC. We had the opportunity to speak with Theresa, owner at Cedar Feast House Catering Limited to hear her experience working with UBC.
Launching now! Explore the new UBC Finance website and portal built from your feedback
The new UBC Finance website (finance.ubc.ca) and UBC Finance Portal is a critical step in better serving the campus community. Over 20% of survey respondents reported difficulty finding information on the old UBC Finance website. Designed with input from users and stakeholders, the relaunch addresses the diverse needs of UBC’s finance community including simplifying information, […]
Indigenous Business series: Chase Office Interiors
The Indigenous business series brings together voices from majority-owned/controlled (51% or more) by Indigenous peoples’ businesses that have worked with UBC. We had the opportunity to speak with Danny Chase, owner at Chase Office Interiors to hear his experience working with UBC.
Your UBC finance information is moving on January 6!
The UBC Finance Portal is now launched! Learn more about the portal and how to log in here. On January 6, 2025, we’ll be launching the new UBC Finance website for the public and the UBC Finance Portal for UBC employees. The new structure makes it easier to navigate, with a dedicated external site for […]
University cheque mailing disrupted due to Canada Post strike
University cheque mailing resuming as normal starting December 17 Canada Post has announced it is resuming operations on Tuesday, December 17. All cheques produced for students, employees, and suppliers that were held for pickup at UBC during the postal strike will be mailed out with immediate effect. Canada Post’s operations have shut down as of November 15, due to […]
International Fraud Awareness Week is November 17 to 23
International Fraud Awareness Week is November 17 to 23. As part of International Fraud Awareness Week, from November 17 to 23, VP Finance & Operations’ Finance & Integrated Services and Enterprise Risk & Assurance (ERA) have partnered to raise awareness about the importance of fraud prevention.
Interim audit work to begin with BDO
UBC’s auditor, BDO Canada LLP (“BDO”), will begin performing interim audit work in the coming weeks. This work will include requesting information from faculties and units, and performing walkthroughs of UBC’s accounting and business processes. BDO has been provided with a contact list and will be reaching out to the respective individuals directly. Please follow […]
Changes coming to UBC’s finance website
The UBC Finance Portal is now launched! Learn more about the portal and how to log in here. In January, we’ll be transitioning the UBC finance website (finance.ubc.ca) into two platforms: We’ve heard that users are confused about which content applies to them and have difficulty navigating a content-heavy website. Building two audience-specific platforms will create […]
Indigenous Business series: West Coast Bannock
The Indigenous business series brings together voices from majority-owned/controlled (51% or more) by Indigenous peoples’ businesses that have worked with UBC. The series is a short interview with the Indigenous Business to hear their experience and perspective with the procurement process and working with UBC. The series intends to help increase supplier diversity opportunities for […]
Indigenous Business series: Massy Books
The Indigenous business series brings together voices from majority-owned/controlled (51% or more) by Indigenous peoples’ businesses that have worked with UBC. The series is a short interview with the Indigenous Business to hear their experience and perspective with the procurement process and working with UBC. The series intends to help increase supplier diversity opportunities for […]