I enjoyed going to this class. His lectures are interesting but can get confusing at times. Quizzes arent bad and his test reviews are helpful. I recommend this professor.

Cring is one of the most entertaining and fun teachers I have had. I enjoyed his class and did learn a lot. He's kind of a weird guy but that's what kept the class fun. I recommend taking him and would take him again in the future.

Great professor who really knows the topic and world of finance/economics. His lectures are from his mouth to the class. no powerpoints. Hes does not play "read a long " on the projection screen. Thats how confident and knowledgeable he is. Tests can be hard, but go to class, & he records his lectures for future use on itunes. Very worthwhile class

One of the best teacher's i've had at ISU! not the easiest but keeps class entertaining. go to class and if you do the take home quizes or the online ones then you do great on the tests. Puts up one of the test problems online the day before.

Professor Cring is the man. He keeps class interesting and it's not one of those classes where you just memorize power points or definitions. Go to class and work with groups and you should do just fine.

Very helpful, knowledgeable and accommodating. Taught from both outside the text and from it. I'd recommend taking him.

Makes class interesting and fun. Goes over a lot of material very quickly and tests are difficult but not impossible.

Prof. C is my favorite teacher from freshman year. He teaches a lot and the class is more about learning than the grade. Getting an A is easy because you can take all the tests twice and it's the same test both time, plus it's all online tests. He is also very helpful out of class if you are a business major.

This guy is one of the best professors I have ever had. His lectures are hilarious and he makes it pretty easy to understand and he is more than willing to answer any questions you have after class and during his office hours, BUT YOU HAVE TO ASK. He seems really eccentric but he cares about his students and is more than willing to help you.

Great teacher, gives hardly any assignments but has all the quizzes online. Mess up on assignment, he'll give you extra time if you ask. If you participate in his class and do all the assignments correctly, you'll get a good grade. Has a funny sense of humor.

Cring was awesome. Really laid back. He likes to talk alot, mostly interesting stuff. His tests are all online and you can take each one twice. Class was really easy. easy A.

Professor C is kinda crazy but he's a good teacher. No in class quizzes or tests. They're all online, including the final. He has a lot of real-world business experience and he's a really interesting guy. Take BUS 100 with him if you can!

Lots of online homework/tests, but he gives you multiple tries on each assignment. 3 in class exams, first one was super tough and the second one was super easy, final wasn't so tough. The guy is absolutely hilarious, which helps you focus because his lectures are long and boring. But I defiantly felt that this was the easier route for this course.

Cring is a funny guy and great professor. He really knows his stuff, NEVER is reading off a Powerpoint. There is LOTS of online work for this course, quizzes and tests can be tough and take some time to complete up to 2-3 hrs per test and quiz. Other than the online work. In class exams are written but you can use a notecard. Overall an easy class.

Cring, what a guy. Cring makes FIL 240 a very interesting class. I wish he was a little more structured in lecture but I have learned so much from him and I highly recommend him. He shows you the real side of Finance while teaching course material. 10/10

Overall a good choice, solid teacher who is passionate about what he teaches. online homework is hard but the endless equations dont appear on the exams. 5 questions answer 4 of them, tough grader on these exams but listen to the lectures and podcasts and the grade should be in your favor

Lectures are interesting and professor Cring is a cool guy. The online homework/quiz/test each week is a big portion of your grade and can take a lot of time. The in class exams are fairly easy and he lets you use a notecard with no restrictions on it. The lowest three scores of each online category are dropped so getting an A is fairly easy.

Cring, is something else. He's all over the place and you never know what he's going to do next. The math part of the class is online, while his in class tests and quizzes are over his lectures. If you have to take FIL240, this is who you want to take it with.

Be prepared to dedicate A LOT of time to the assignments for this class. Although you get 3 attempts on the homework and 2 attempts on quizzes, its pretty hard stuff. He also gives out pop quizzes so be prepared for that. He is VERY funny though, I really liked him. I would take his class again for sure!

He is a hilarious and engaging professor. He knows what he is talking about and does what he can to make it as interesting as possible to his students. He gives you questions that could be on a test and he picks 5 questions from that. If you are willing to put the work in it is easy. He also does online stuff. I actually learned a lot.

All of the homework and quizzes are online through pearson. The in class exams are TOUGH, and only based on lectures, but he is very helpful in office hours. Those who didn't seek help probably struggled to get a B or C because he is a crazy strict grader, but if you go to his office its an easy A because he'll explain exactly what he expects.

Personally love Alan, he really cares about his students and how they are doing in the class. My biggest advice would be to go see him in office hours he is very helpful. Online stuff is v difficult but you can make up for it with the written exams. He podcasts all his lectures so you are able to follow along. I recommend but he is not for everyone

Probably one of the best professors I have ever had. Very funny and keeps the lectures interesting. There are online homework assignments, quizzes, and exams. Easy if you put the work in and he drops the three lowest scores in each category. Overall easy A, but learned a lot from the material in lectures.

The amount of wisdom this man beholds is groundbreaking. He takes special interest in the students who reach out to him & uses his endless connections to prepare them for their business lives. His teaching style is unique; to do well you must show you fully understand the the concepts he portrays in lecture & on exams. EZ for those w/common sense

Cring is a riot. His teaching style is like nothing I've ever seen before. I think the hardest part of this class was the online portion. His in-class tests consist of 5 short answer questions but he is super picky about wording, spelling, and grammar. Go to his office before the test & he'll give you exactly the answer he's looking for.

Cring is really something else, borderline crazy, but keeps class interesting. He knows what he's talking about in lecture. Online homework is time consuming, but the online help will get you through it. Tests are all from what he says in lecture, so showing up and taking notes is important, but he does put lecture recordings online too.

Professor Cring is a good choice for Fil 240. He records the lectures and puts them online for students to listen to. Be prepared for the homework. It's not extremely difficult, but it is time consuming. The in-class exams are tough, he grades them for correct answers, spelling, and grammar. The homework counts for a majority of your grade.

He's one crazy man but very smart as well. You will learn most of the material through the online quizzes and info he posts. In class he typically covers the general concepts and includes his personal experiences. His goal is to get you the true info about wall street and financial markets and how things really work, I enjoyed his class

Cring is one of the wildest professors. He really knows his stuff, and blurts out the most random things at times. If you copy down things that he mentions are important, put them on a notecard, you'll do fine on exams. He lets you use your old notecards on the final too, so save them. Everyone should experience a class with him at least once.

I'm shocked at some of the comments on here. I thought Cring was one of the best teachers I've ever had. The homework online is hard and he doesn't explain it that much, which is the only knock on him. He's funny, and if you go to class and take notes on important topics, you'll do fine in the class.

Attendance isn't mandatory, but it is if you want to pass. Very lecture heavy and tells you what will be on the exams. His exams are essay based with 4q & he wants word for word what he said in class. Allows a notecard on exams and if you go to his office he is super helpful. There's an online section to this class too with quizzes and homework.

Easily the greatest professor I have ever had. Absolutely hilarious. The content is hard, but doing the homework and doing it well will save you. Attendance is not mandatory, but he will give occasional in-class quizzes worth 10 points.

Most of the class is online homework and online tests so the course isn't very challenging. He has random in-class quizzes so be ready for those. He also tries really hard to be funny and can be very cringey at times but at least he spices up the class a little. He definitely has some memorable quotes and stories from his lectures.

Alan Cring is a teacher with a ton of knowledge. He has pop quizzes worth 10 points and will take surprise attendance about three times a semester for an extra 10 points. Quizzes and tests are based on information given during the lecture. Easy A if you are someone who likes going to class and taking notes

Professor Cring was a great overall professor. Some of the work is online, so that makes part of your grade easier to earn. There are random in-class quizzes that he has as well, making it important to attend every class. The exams are also based on his in-class lectures, so pay attention and take notes!

Professor Cring is an amazing teacher and an even better colleague. Take his class, go to his office hours, show you care, and he'll make sure your grade reflects it. In other words, apply yourself and you'll get an A-B. He genuinely cares about his students and is willing to help those who seek it. Do not pass up a chance to take his classes.

As a person, this man is a legend. He's so funny and interesting. The stories he shares show how well-rounded of a person he is. He thoroughly enjoys personal conversations with students. The tests are the hardest part of the class, but only weighted to be half the grade. Make sure to ask lots of questions about test material before.

Once you figure out how to study for this class, it's definitely doable. Cring is a really interesting guy, but his lectures can seem scattered at first. PAY ATTENTION to what he says in lecture and listen to the podcasts. He lets you use a notecard on the exams which is nice and he is very helpful in office hours.

Understandably gets a bad rep probably due to his Asperger and him not being able to understand social norms however very very knowledgeable in finance/investing and no matter who you are he will give you all the academic support you need and push you as long as you try. Hes very weird but rlly he just cares abt teaching and being kind

Honestly a really nice guy and really liked how he connected his class materials to every day life. He is more than willing to work with you and help. Lectures can get confusing but I liked that he posts all of them online after.

Dr. Cring was great, I enjoyed going to class. Quizzes were fine as long as you relisten to the last few class recordings. The midterm and final can be tough, but he does give you a lot of good resources. He was also really easy to ask for help if you are having trouble with a section. Also gave a lot of good general career advice.

Cring is a great professor, he does take some time to get used to his style of teaching. Overall, his homework was easy at times and seemed more like busy work. He does quizzes every other week and only has 2 exams, the final is cumulative! He allows 1 note card on the mid-term and 2 on the final! Cring's lectures are enjoyable and hilarious!

Good teacher. Pop quizzes are easy. Didn't show up to class and still got an A

Lecture heavy; attendance not mandatory but would recommend. Lectures are often all over the place and hard to follow. He uses no PowerPoint - just talks as he goes over materials. He's funny and tries to make students understand, but it's not an easy class. Tests are hard. The pop quizzes aren't horrible.

You will take notes every day. Bring a computer. His Excel formulae prepare you for making real financial decisions to better yourself in life. Very personable beyond class. If you struggle, office hours with him or the teaching assistant really restore your confidence in passing the class. My grade would be higher if I did office hours sooner.

He records all lectures and you have access to previous years. There are PowerPoints for supplemental help if you need. Overall a good class you'll do fine if you show up and take notes. He doesn't want anyone to fail and tries to be lighthearted in class. One of my favorite professors I've had.

He is such a great professor, easily one of favorite professors at ISU. He gives good lectures that as long as u take notes, you will truly understand and they help. Would definitely take again!!

Cring can be an entertaining lecturer but his lectures are a little disorderly. The exam information is pretty much handed to you and the light homework is easy. There are a few in-class pop quizzes but he prepares you for them. Other reviews are dramatic, the bare minimum gets you by in this class.

Fun and knowledgeable professor. Has unique lectures, but they are worth attending. Quizzes and exams are based on what he says in class, so it is ideal to write good notes. Not a hard class as long as you follow along with what he says since he pretty much gives away free points, especially a 100point assignment where u have to be Excel certified.

I took Professor Cring's honors section and had a great experience. At first, he was a difficult to follow, very sporadic, but you learn as you go. Lots of real-world examples and memorable stories. Pointed out great opportunities happening over the semester. Provided multiple extra credit options. SUPER helpful on Midterm and Final, open note.

To succeed in the course you need to show up to class and take notes. Any time I needed additional help I went to office hours and he was more than happy to explain the concepts I was struggling with and give me practice problems. If you put in the time and effort you will get an A.

This has been my favorite class i have taken. No test its all case studies that are actually interesting and kinda fun to do. You work in groups the entire time and its overall a great class to get some idea of finance and have a class where you dont have to study or do any work outside the class

All quizzes and exams are online (in person), online textbook is required to do the homework (1 assignment every week), lecture is boring and he talks quite but adds some humor and jokes to his lectures. Attendance is taken for 1 point each class day majority of the time, you can definitely pass without knowing much of the content.

His class is definitely lecture heavy. Attendance is worth points but if you didn't want to attend the online assignments and slide shows address what he said. It's really hard to fail the class, if you're respectful he'll open late assignments for you. The midterm and final are open note. Be aware there are two group projects.