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 and Principals

  • 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 serves on the board of trustees for Pacific Union College. She 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 EMERITUS

    In January 2024, Mary celebrated a transition to Partner Emeritus. For over 40 years, Mary served the clients of PCC (and its predecessors). She served as PCC’s administrative partner along with specializing in accounting systems consulting and training and in the preparation of tax returns for individuals and small businesses.

    Mary continues to serve as Secretary for Sacramento Recovery Homes, Inc., and Treasurer for the Matsuyama-Sacramento Sister City Corporation.

    Mary earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business from California State University, Sacramento, and 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

  • Sunny Darling, EA

    PRINCIPAL

    With over 25 years of professional experience, Sunny has dedicated more than 20 years to serving PCC’s clients. She has a special affinity, in addition to technical expertise, working with small business and real estate clients providing services including tax return planning and preparation, bookkeeping support, financial consulting and small business accounting. Sunny graciously supports clients through myriads of complex accounting and business transactions.

    Sunny earned her Bachelor of Science degree in biology and Master’s in Business Administration degree from California State University, Sacramento. She holds both Enrolled Agent and Notary licenses in California.

    Sunny is actively involved in the local community and currently serves as the Treasurer of a middle school parent teacher association.

    Email: sdarling@pccllp.com

  • Keely Hall, CPA

    PRINCIPAL

    Keely’s area of expertise is providing assurance and financial reporting services to PCC’s clients across a wide variety of industries including real estate and privately-held businesses and not-for-profit enterprises. Keely also provides tax planning and compliance services to business and individual clients.

    In addition to her client responsibilities, Keely leads the firm’s mentorship program and takes an integral role in recruiting and training the firm’s staff accountants.

    She received her Bachelor of Science in Business with a specialization in accounting from California State University, Fresno, and holds an active California CPA license.

    Email: khall@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.