Expertise, Innovation & Experience

Our primary objectives are to provide each client with exceptional service, quality work, and the confidence of knowing that meeting their goals and objectives is intrinsic in everything we do.

At PCC we work alongside our clients on issues such as accounting and tax services, auditing, business financial analysis, management and operational consulting, and mergers and acquisitions.

Our Partners

  • Thomas E. Propp, CPA

    PARTNER

    Tom specializes in tax and business consulting engagements with a concentration in the real estate industry and business entrepreneurs. He has earned a reputation for successfully representing clients in real estate transactions and he oversees a team of specialists who routinely provide tax and consulting services.

    With more than 40 years of experience in accounting and auditing, Tom has assisted clients with many types of real estate transactions. These include acquisitions and dispositions; debt restructurings; and business entity formation and structuring, among others.

    Tom received his Bachelor of Science and MBA degrees with an emphasis in finance from the University of California, Berkeley. Tom holds an active CPA license in California.

    Email: tpropp@pccllp.com

  • Debbi J. Christensen, CPA

    PARTNER

    Debbi is the managing partner of Propp Christensen Caniglia LLP (PCC). As managing partner, she leads the business development, client service and management efforts of PCC’s team. Along with her role leading the firm, Debbi provides financial reporting and tax compliance services to many business and individual clients.

    In addition to her career-long focus on affordable housing, Debbi works with individuals, closely-held companies and their owners, not-for-profit organizations and common interest realty associations.

    Debbi has a passion for family and community service. She serves on the board of trustees for Andrews University, as treasurer for Adventist Forum and is active in her local church. Debbi graduated from Walla Walla College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration. Debbi holds an active CPA license in California and Hawaii.

    Email: dchristensen@pccllp.com

  • Mary J. Caniglia, CPA

    PARTNER

    Mary, PCC’s administrative partner, specializes in accounting systems consulting and training, and in the preparation of tax returns for individuals and businesses. She’s our resident QuickBooks “Pro” and she’s trained many clients and their staff to use QuickBooks and other accounting software. Mary also supports clients in their use of remote accounting applications to transfer tax returns and other financial records to PCC securely.

    Mary received her Bachelor of Science degree in business from California State University, Sacramento. She serves as Secretary for Sacramento Recovery Homes, Inc., Treasurer for the Matsuyama-Sacramento Sister City Corporation, and President of Broadway Sacramento Foundation Board of Directors. Mary holds an active CPA license in California.

    Email: mcaniglia@pccllp.com

  • K. Jeffrey De Lyser, CPA

    PARTNER

    Jeff specializes in financial reporting and assurance services, including financial and compliance audits, reviews, compilations, and other attestation engagements, assisting clients in a large variety of industries. He also provides tax planning and compliance services to business and individual clients.

    Jeff received a Bachelor of Science degree with an emphasis in accounting, graduating with honors from California Baptist University in Riverside, CA. He began his public accounting career in 1993 and joined PCC at the firm’s inception. Jeff holds active CPA licenses in Nevada and California.

    Email: jdelyser@pccllp.com

  • Justin Gierth, CPA

    PARTNER

    Justin specializes in working with PCC’s real estate clients, with an expertise in Low Income Housing credit, Housing and Urban Development, and United States Department of Agriculture/Rural Development properties. He oversees the firm’s affordable housing services, including audits and tax returns, cost certifications, and various other tax credit application certifications.

    In addition to these real estate responsibilities, Justin also provides audit and tax services to local not-for-profit organizations, closely-held businesses and their owners, and a variety of other client groups.

    He received his Bachelor of Science degree in business administration with an emphasis in accounting from Pacific Union College, and holds an active CPA license in California.

    Email: jgierth@pccllp.com

Our Team

Community Involvement

Members of PCC firmly believe in making a lasting impact on the community in which we live and work. We support a number of industry, civic, and charitable organizations.