Smythe Announces Leadership Promotions Across Canadian Tax, Cross-Border Tax and Accounting & Assurance Groups
VANCOUVER, BC, September 1, 2025 – Smythe LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of eleven members of staff, effective September 1, 2025.
Kevin Tong, CPA, has been promoted to Principal – Canadian Tax. Kevin joined Smythe in 2020 and has experience providing tax advisory services to privately held businesses, individuals, and partnerships. He has worked on corporate reorganizations, tax due diligence for potential acquisitions, and M&A transactions, including deals exceeding $80 million. Kevin continues to support the Privco team while expanding his expertise in Canadian tax.
Krystal Yee, CPA, CA, CPA (NY), has been promoted to Principal – Cross Border Tax. Krystal joined Smythe in 2022 and brings over 18 years of experience in cross-border tax, working with individuals, trusts, and estates. She continues to leverage her extensive expertise to provide clients with tailored solutions while contributing to Smythe’s commitment to excellence in tax advisory services.
Alex Anderson, CPA, has been promoted to Senior Manager – Accounting & Assurance – Audit. Alex joined Smythe in 2017 and has over eight years of experience providing assurance services to privately held businesses, non-profit organizations, and venture capital clients. Within Smythe, Alex has contributed to mentorship and training initiatives and continues to expand his expertise in the venture capital and manufacturing sectors.
Saba Chaudhry, CPA, has been promoted to Senior Manager – Accounting & Assurance –Privco. Saba joined Smythe in 2020 and has eight years of experience providing accounting and assurance services to privately held businesses in industries such as small owner-managed businesses, agriculture, and professional services.
Manvir Gill, CPA, has been promoted to Senior Manager – Accounting & Assurance – Langley Assurance. Manvir joined Smythe in 2021 and has over seven years of experience providing accounting and assurance services to privately held businesses in industries such as real estate, professional services, and technology. Within Smythe, Manvir has been active in recruitment, participating in new hire interviews, and mentorship, serving as a PERT Coach to support CPA candidates.
Amy Dao, CPA, has been promoted to Manager – Accounting & Assurance – Privco. Amy joined Smythe in 2021 after graduating from BCIT and has four years of experience providing assurance services to privately held businesses in industries such as real estate, construction and professional services. Within Smythe, Amy has been actively involved in recruitment and networking events, co-led in-house trainings, mentored CFE writers, and advised junior and intermediate staff.
Jagman Kalsi, CPA, has been promoted to Manager – Accounting & Assurance – Langley Assurance. Since joining Smythe in 2020, Jagman has built five years of experience providing assurance services to privately held businesses, individuals and non-profit organizations across industries including agriculture, real estate, construction and retail. He is actively involved in mentorship and training for new starts and contributes to advancing Smythe’s manufacturing niche.
Liliana Neblea, CPA, has been promoted to Manager – Accounting & Assurance –Privco. Liliana joined Smythe in 2021 as a junior accountant and has gained extensive experience working with privately held businesses and individuals, primarily in the real estate, construction, and professional services sectors. Within Smythe, Liliana has been an integral part of the Privco team and continues to expand her expertise while contributing to the firm’s collaborative and learning-focused environment.
Lynne Kuang, CPA, has been promoted to Manager – Accounting & Assurance – Audit. Lynne joined Smythe in 2021 and has four years of experience providing assurance services, primarily audits, to public and privately held businesses in industries such as technology and mining. Within Smythe, Lynne has contributed to the firm’s internal quality project (CSQM) for two consecutive years and continues to expand her expertise in the tech and mining sectors.
Nathan Yip, CPA, has been promoted to Manager – Canadian Tax. Nathan joined Smythe in 2021 and has four years of experience providing tax services to privately held businesses and individuals across a variety of industries. He is currently enrolled in the CPA In-Depth Tax Program to further expand his expertise in Canadian tax.
Nicholas Murthi, CPA, has been promoted to Manager – Accounting & Assurance – Privco. Nicholas joined Smythe in 2020 and has five years of experience providing assurance and tax services to privately held businesses in industries such as technology and investment/holdcos. Within Smythe, Nicholas has been active in mentorship, leading the firm’s CFE program in 2023 and 2024 as well as new-start training for juniors.
“We are pleased to recognize the achievements of our eleven newly promoted leaders,” said Maggie Puhacz, People and Culture Partner at Smythe. “These promotions reflect not only the exceptional capabilities of these individuals but also our ongoing dedication to cultivating a high-performing team that upholds Smythe’s standard of excellence in serving our clients.”
About Smythe
Smythe LLP is a leading professional services firm with offices in Vancouver, Langley and Nanaimo. Since 1980, Smythe has assisted clients in BC, Canada and across the border with their accounting, assurance, taxation, insolvency and advisory needs. Smythe’s clients include private, public, family-owned and non-profit organizations across a wide range of industries. Smythe is also a member of Allinial Global, one of the largest international accounting networks.
The firm’s diverse team comprises over 200 individuals in both professional and support roles, all of whom work together to achieve our mission of building meaningful connections, providing expertise and delivering enduring value to our clients.