First West Credit Union
Kristal Fung, CPA, CA, is a seasoned tax professional with extensive experience in senior management roles, currently serving as Senior Manager, Tax at First West Credit Union since February 2022. Prior to this position, Kristal held the role of Senior Manager, Income Tax at HSBC from July 2018 to January 2022, and previously worked at KPMG Canada as a Manager and Senior Accountant specializing in tax and financial statement audits for various sectors. Early career roles included analytical and customer service positions at Maxxam Analytics and retail experience at Plenty Stores and Boutique Jacob inc. Kristal holds multiple credentials in accounting and finance, including the Chartered Accountant designation and advanced tax qualifications from CPA Canada, complemented by a Bachelor of Science degree from The University of British Columbia.
First West Credit Union
First West Credit Union is British Columbia’s third-largest credit union with nearly $15.5 billion in total assets and assets under administration, more than 250,000 members, and approximately 1,250 employees.