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Tran Chung

Ladysmith,BC

Summary

Adept at global tax management and compliance, I spearheaded tax strategies at Eastman Kodak and Creo, significantly reducing liabilities through expert analysis and forecasting. Renowned for my international tax knowledge and proactive approach, I excel in cross-border transactions, transfer price and tax process improvement, blending exceptional problem-solving skills with detail-oriented precision to optimize financial outcomes.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant/Entrepreneur

Self Employed Services

05.2022 - Current

Provide tax advice to individuals and businesses
Research and investigate investment opportunities
Operate a successful food stall at the local farmers' market
Operate AirBnB earning super host status
Developed a business plan and applied for business license to operate pet boarding business

Senior Tax Manager

Graymont Limited

10.2020 - 04.2022

Successfully prepared tax provision, transfer price documentation, corporate tax returns and audit working papers
Provided detail orientated tax planning for Asia Pacific group resulting in about $30 million tax savings

University Lecturer, Full-time

University Of BC, Sauder School Of Business

07.2006 - 10.2020

Creatively lectured undergraduate and graduate tax and accounting courses at the University of BC / Sauder School of Business earning the title of “Best Professor of the Year”
Conducted ongoing assessment of student progress, adjusting teaching strategies as needed to maximize learning potential.
Active participant in the Academic Committee that approved and oversaw individual courses as well as participated in departmental meetings, collaborating with colleagues to identify and address areas for improvement in the curriculum as well as student support services
Implemented active learning strategies such as group projects and case studies, extensively promoting critical thinking skills among students.
Established a positive classroom environment that fostered open communication and intellectual curiosity among students.

Senior Tax Advisor

Self-Employed

07.2006 - 04.2020

Identified impactful regulations and incorporated changes to comply with new requirements.
Established strong relationships with clients through excellent communication skills and personalized service, resulting in a high retention rate.
Advised multinational corporations on cross-border transactions, optimizing global tax efficiency.
Prepared accurate quarterly and yearly tax provision reporting
Some notable clients include Aspreva Pharmaceuticals, NDG Financials and Angiotech Pharmaceuticals

Tax Instructor

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

05.2007 - 05.2018

Successfully implemented detailed tax training for new hires as well as senior staff members

Global Senior Tax Director /Vice President

Eastman Kodak Company

07.2005 - 06.2006

Managed the entire global digital graphic division (at the time five newly-acquired multinational companies) with excellence, spear-heading new strategies.
In charge of all of Kodak’s legal and tax integration management teams overseeing all its companies.
Coordinated with external auditors during annual audits, ensuring timely completion and accuracy of financial statements concerning tax matters including the preparation of tax reporting for the digital group.
Reduced effective tax rate from 35% to 20% with proactive planning, forecasting, and analysis of financial data

Director of Tax

Creo Inc.

06.2000 - 06.2005

Conducted regular reviews of internal policies and procedures to identify areas for improvement in the realm of taxation practices.
Advised executive management on potential risks related to international operations, ensuring proper mitigation measures were in place.
Provided guidance to junior team members on complex technical issues, nurturing their professional growth within the organization.
Optimized cash flow management through effective utilization of net operating loss carryforwards, SR&ED ITCs, and other available incentives.
Managed and oversaw all facets of tax (international and domestic) including tax audit defense resulting in non-material impact on the financial statements
Implemented a bi-lateral and uni-lateral APA (a first for BC company)

Tax Manager

KPMG LLP

05.1998 - 06.2000

Proactively managed various tax engagements with strong focus on international and US taxes

Education

Master of Laws, LLM - Law

Osgoode Hall Law School, York University

Toronto, ON

05.2005

Master of Taxation, MTax - Tax Law

University of Waterloo

Waterloo, ON

05.1999

Bachelor of Commerce, BCom With Honours - Accounting

University of British Columbia

Vancouver, BC

05.1997