I think he's a good professor to take. The class hasn't been any different from any other class I have taken. His practice exams are very helpful and he listens to what the students want. Just study the pratice exam and homework before the test and you'll do fine.

Guys, he is not a bad teacher. He is a nice guy, great enthusiasm, but is just new to teaching and wants to do it the best way for the students. Not all students are thrilled about that if it means actually having to work a little. Use the practice tests, do the homework, and pass the class...Simple

This class isn't an easy class, but it's not the teacher's fault! You people need to stop your b*tching and apply yourself to learn the material. If you don't have enough common sense to figure this out, you shouldn't be a business major! God forbids if I have to work with one of you dumbasses someday.

Guy is really good not doubt, lot of knowledge and willingness to transfer it. However, not allowing the calculator is ridiculous.Where ever you go in practical life today, people don't waist time putting the formulas together and spend 10 minutes to find a PV when it could be done in 50 secs. Bottom line: IF YOU CAN STAY AWAY!unnecessary work!!

good teacher. exams are VERY similar to practice exams. HWs are easy and help out too. Project is easy if you follow his instructions. doesnt teach you the fin calc very much but does let you use it in exams. so if you dont remember how to use it from 320 then read the instructions. HERE'S YOUR CHILI PEPPER THAT YOU WANTED!

Prof. Da Silva was really awesome! He was very flexible with me and allowed me more time to study and do my homework when work got in the way. He took extra time out to further explain things during his office hours and was very patient with me. THANK YOU for all your help, Prof. Da Silva! :D

Extremely patient and helpful instructor. Always available for students.

He is a very cool professor, he is very intelligent, and very helpfull. Please disregard the comments below, HE DOES LET YOU USE YOUR FINANCIAL CALCULATOR ON THE TESTS. The homework and practice tests are very similar to the midterms, which was very helpful. I highly reccomend him. Spring got B+

An OUTSTANDING prof. He knows so MUCH, he is a math genious. One of the nicest person I've ever met. Extremely helpful and patient. Teaches from students perspective and treats students like human beings. Gives out sample exams which are very similar to the actual exams. Do the project and HW prob sets and you'll do fine in this class.

STOP COMPLAINING PPL. THIS IS ONE THE CORE MAJOR COURSE, IT'S NOT SUPPOSE TO BE A WALK IN THE PARK EASY!! GO TO CLASS AND PAY ATTENTION AND STOP COMPLAING CHILDREN.

This professor is really smart and the class is not difficult at all. All these complaines are from lasy students. Just ignore them. He gives almost the same problems on the test as the ones from his simple test. Just have to review them. He is really cool in grading. With a little effort you can get B-. TAKE THE CLASS

I agree. This professor is so nice, helpful and knowlegable. His lecture is clear and understandable. 3 exams & 1 small project. Tests are easy and straight forward. I got a B in his class because i skipped the project. Highly recommended. DO NOT LISTEN TO THOSE PREVIOUS STUDENTS. They were not patient enough to get to know the professor.

Professor Da Silva is extremetly helpful. He is very smart, and he knows a lot about the subject. Finance 332 is not easy subject therefore you have to go over your notes. He provides with power point presentations, sample tests, and problem sets. If you do your work you will be fine. You should take him!

Mr D was awesome, learned so much from his teaching, go to his class he will provide you with everything to pass, gives you sample exams, and i think he tried his best to help the students, its a hard subject but he is an awesome professor take hiim!!

easy enough to get a good grade. pg of notes per test, got a b+ over the summer without trying to hard. must take

Da Silva is a nice guy. There will be times though where he doesn't have an answer to questions you ask him. He allows you a page of notes on the exams, study sample exams because he will take the exact same problems from it. Easy class to pass as long as you go to class and do the work.

Dasilva is a good professor. He is passionate about the subject and his tests are straightforward.

Easy prof. He gives sample tests/exam. Some similar/same qxns in actual test/exam. Just study the sample tests and you'll do well. Final's more difficult than regular tests. Very nice and helpful during office hours. If he knows you are trying, you'll most likely pass. Get into a good group for project. Project's quite a killer.

Funny guy. Exam1= F Exam2= C+ Final = C Project A Curved Final Grade C+. Not that bad.

I took Econ 515 during last summer. I think the professor was good to explain the topics very clearly. we had 2 midterms and 1 final and no project. 2 midterms were pretty easy and similar to problem sets, however final was really really difficult.(average was sixty something..)i recommend him, it's not that hard class.

Its pretty much Fin 320 but he makes it harder than it actually is. dont need the book. at 1st i was worried about the class bcuz i didnt do so well on the 1st exam but he gives you a bunch of extra credit and the sample exams help a lot!

I think he is cool and considerate. Although attendance is not mandatory but I do recommend you to go to class and take notes. Exams are straight forward mixed with 2 or 3 tricky questions. Final was moderate. Project is easy if you follow his guide.

Good instructor. Has a thick accent, but you get used to it. Takes the time to teach and make sure you understand. Not much homework, just go to class, take notes and study a little and you should do fine. Nice guy, good stories.

Lecture is dry and it can get pretty hard to follow at times. However, the professor is helpful if you go to his office hours. In class explanation is never really clear as it seems like he always move on even if the student still haven't got a clue. Not the easiest class but it's do able if you work hard. The group project isn't that hard.

great teacher, good stories, knows his stuff, will help you just ask anything, easy exams, nuff said

I got an A in Professor Kung?s class. I think I got an A because I took her class over the summer and this was the only class I had to focus on. I highly recommend summer school for difficult courses. I also highly recommend this teacher. You get to use notes on exams.

DaSilava is Da-Bomb and I highly recommend him. He can simplify even the most difficult problems. This is probably the hardest class in the Finance concentration. Take this class over the summer if you can.

Great Teacher. Provides organized power points, sample tests, practice problems, and extra credit. Highly recommended

Great professor, but my gripe is that I should've gotten an A not an A-. Grade based on 2 Midterms, Final and Group Project. Make SURE you have a good group!! Or plan on doing all the work and rating your group members down. Exams based off lectures; no book required. If you did well in FIN 320, you'll do well here.

One of the best professors I've ever taken, extremely helpful, gives real world examples. I'm ACC major and wanted to switch to Fin just because he made it very interesting and clear. His exams are exactly like the take homes, so study those and you shouldn't have an excuse to fail

Prof Amadeau DaSilva is an impressive professor. I took the course in Summer and he completed a huge amount of material with ease. I was extremely impressed with how everyone did in class 'coz thats a clear indication of hoe the Prof teaches. we were averaging an A-. two thumbs up. He makes Finance extremely interesting and easy to understand.

This class is a joke to begin with. If you're a business major, you should know the material already. DaSilva is cool. He gets pissed at the class often and sweats like a beast but class was easy and I got an A with minimal effort. Never opened my book in the class. His practice exams are exactly the same as the tests.

Very easy class if you read the chapter and go to class. Do all homework assignments and you should do well in the course.

Good teacher. Funny guy. 2 midterm exams, Fincoach exam, and final. Plus online HW. I study nothing but the sample exams he gives and I get an A on every test. Make it easy on yourself and study the samples before you study anything else.

he is very knowledgable. explains materil clearly. very good examples. He writes everything on the board.PP for reading and preparing for class. only few slides each chapter so print them and write notes during class. you'll get an A easily. highly recommand. exams are silimar to samples.

Da Silva is a really cool professor. It takes a few classes to get his accent, but after that he is pretty funny. The negative to the class is he is very theoretical and doesn't really tie in much to real life. If you want to learn your finance basics, Da Silva is your guy. P.S. Fincoach is overrated. Don't worry about it.

Awesome professor! I really enjoyed this class, he is honest, to the point, and organized. sometimes he tells stories, but class is very productive. You have online hw and quizzes, 2 in class exams, fincoach, and a final. Finance is not an easy subject for everyone, but he was very helpful! highly recommended!

Prof.Da Silva makes the class very easy. He goes over lots of examples in the class and makes sure students understand the concepts. He breaks down subjects specifically so it was very easy to understand things not familiar. I don't know why these two ppl below rated him so low. He's willing to help you whenever you need some help.Take him!!!

Retook it with Dasilva, took Bhootra and got a D. Dasilva is great, HW is worth 12.5 % of your grade. Your grade will improve 5-9% if you do well on it. You get 20 extra credit points IF YOU STAY TILL THE VERY END TO SIGN IN. You get 1 extra credit point for each test if you do the assigned problem, so 5 additional extra credit points for that.

SO BEAUTIFUL! His class is difficult but he writes very detailed notes on the board with plenty of examples. Review exams are similar to the actual exams but the final is ridiculously hard. No homework, just quizzes once a week. Hes really the best and sexiest finance professor.

Online hw and quizzes with every chapter, 2 in-class exams, 1 online exam, and a final. He allows 1 pg (front & back) of notes for each exam (2 pgs for final). I suggest reading every chapter-exams correlate with reading, hw, and quizzes. He gives points for attendance and a few extra credit ops. Lectures are entertaining. Definitely recommend him!

Class is really hard. But Dasilva teaches the class really well and his accent is not hard to understand. He makes everything clear and understandable. However, his tests are really hard. But you will learn a lot, which is the whole point of taking a class.

He is awesome! After taking his class, I felt lost with other finance professors. Sometime I thought "wish it was Dasilva" lol! The accent, completely not hard to understand. Class material is well written and explained by him. The exam came out exactly as what he taught in class. If you did not get the points, it just means you might have missed.

The class was very easy if you have had a good knowledge of Cost Accounting. Midterms are not too difficult; However, you need to practice a lot in order to finish on time. Final exam is a killer. However, if you keep practicing problems, you will get A+ like I did

GO TO CLASS , he give points for attendance ,his lectures are amazing, not boring at all. His exams are not most difficult but you need to study. Do the HW and Quizzes online and study them before exam. Strongly recommend him

As long as you are willing to study, he will teach you and help you. Just put extra efforts and really study well. He's the best finance teacher ever!!!!

He likes to make jokes and tell funny stories. The class is pretty easy if you show up and take notes. I will say his accent can be hard to understand and he writes extremely small on the board. He kicked some people out throughout the semester when he caught them on their cell. Sometimes he wasted the rest of the class ranting about it too.

Charming guy. Pretty good professor. Lectures were clear & understandable despite the accent, but sometimes boring. Sit near the front or you'll never be able to read his tiny writing on the board. Does a lot of practice problems, which was helpful. Gives extra credit. Always sets aside a day of class to review before exam. Would take him again.

I recommend he does lectures very well he doesnt read off powerpoints. His text are very similar to sample test. Love his personality make class interesting.

Good class. Take good notes, do the homework. Does a lot of practice problems. If you pay attention it is pretty easy.

its not an easy class but he teaches well, and his classes are fun.

DaSilva is awesome!!! He made such a hard class seem very easy. It was a summer course so it was hard to cover all the material in one month but he still did a great job at teaching everything we were going to be tested on. I very much recommend him. He tells you exactly what you need to do to get a good grade in the class. Do no text during class!

He's definitely one of the better professors at Csuf. Text book is used mostly for quizzes and exams. Read the chapters.. do that and you'll pass. I enjoyed his class so much, I hated that it was over.

Good professor. Make sure to take a lot of notes. His writing is small so it is better to sit in the front. He does have an accent but it''s not that thick. It''s a hard class but he makes sure you are prepare for the tests.

The best professor I've ever had in my life. Truly an inspiring person, plus he's good looking and very intelligent - great combination for learning ;)

Awesome professor. He taught the material very well. You have to do your part to get an A or B+. You must study for the exams. And the final is cumulative.

Good knowledge of the subject he teaches. Hard exams. Knows almost everything about the topic.

He applies his cost concept in everything he does, even his syllabus to the choice of his words are concise and to the point. He doesn't waste time in class and his lectures starts promptly. Btw he can be facing the board doing tedious math and simultaneously, spot students who are on their phone. Its like his has extra brain and pairs of eyes.

Solid professor. Very smart and knowledgeable about the material. Does everything by hand though so if you hate that then look for a professor that lets you use excel in the course. Easy to get a B if you do the work, getting an A is hard. one of my few Bs. Still a great class.

Hands down one of the best professors at CSUF! His lectures are to the point and gives clear examples. Works through each example problem in class along with students to ensure everyone understands. Goes over practice exams & practically tells you whats on the exam. Love that he doesn't use standard PowerPoint presentations for lecture.

One of the best professors in CSUF. he is very caring and explains everything clearly even if he has accent, but that doesnt affect his clarity at all. Compared to some native professors, he is very mindful of how to address things clearly. If you pay attention and study, you will get A

One of the best teacher at CSUF. Review quiz before exam. I noticed similar questions on exam. Review lecture notes like 5 times before exam. Yow are allowed to bring one cheat sheet.

Had a few complications at the beginning of the semester and I missed a few class meetings. So it was tough for me. Tests seemed like they were more toward the very difficult level. So just expect the class material he teaches you as a stepping stone. The rest of the way is all on you if the grade matters. You will like what you will learn.

Hands down one of the best professors I've had at CSUF! (Had me considering switching majors) This is a difficult course, so don't expect to slide through it. Exams are heavy computational, but he explains the material well.(Cheat sheets are allowed on exams) He moves extremely quickly, so missing class is not recommended. Lots of extra credit opps

Amazing professor! But, the course was extremely difficult even with a sheet cheat. Make sure you understand the concepts. His study guides are super helpful. Homework/quiz due online every single Sunday. He offers extra credit. Dont just google the hw answers, understand them. Lots of concept questions from quizes/hw show up on exams.

PROFESSOR DA SILVA IS HILARIOUS AND A VERY GOOD TEACHER. THE COURSE ITSELF IS NOT DIFFICULT HOWEVER THE DEPARTMENT EXAMS ARESO WHILE YOU CAN SKIP LECTURES, I RECOMMEND YOU SHOW UP. HES THOROUGH AND EASY BUT MAKE SURE TO STUDY THE EXAMPLES AND QUIZZES. SOME EXTRA CREDIT BUT GETTING A GOOD SCORE ON THE EXAMS WILL MAKE YOU SOLID. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

One of the best professors ive ever had. Hes willing to help and will spend time to explain things to you if you do not understand them. He draws diagrams in his lectures which really helped me learn and is very articulate. Tests shouldnt be hard if you study because theyre very similar to the study guide and notes. Also hes really funny :)

Took his night class. 2 tests and one final. Final is cumulative. Gives in depth reviews before tests making them pretty simple. HW helps and you'll see test questions from the homework. A lot of people in class would fail the tests, making the average in the 60s, have no idea how that was possible with his reviews and cheat sheet. Would take again

He's a nice guy who's willing to help students out. His exams are pretty similar to the practice exams and quiz questions. Hw and quizzes every week. Lectures are mostly examples. He does an outstanding job of explaining things. He does move fast, but he's always willing to re-explain.

Dasilva is underrated. FIN320 is a very fair class: formula sheet in addition to a 1 page cheatsheet for every exam. Plus all the problems are done on financial calculators and he gives practice exams that are 80% identical to the actual exam. This class could have been twice as difficult if none of those things were true. He's also pretty funny.

Professor DaSilva was a great professor! Online HW, 2 Mid Terms, 1 Online Department exam (2 tries), and a cumulative final. He gives 3% extra credit based on your overall attendance & several extra credit assignments. He also gives you everything you need to succeed, you just need to take the time to really study the material. Also no book needed

Don't play on your device during class! Take good notes, and get acquainted with your finance calculator, or you'll have an extremely hard time. You only get two attempts on each of the quizzes, but there's some extra credit. He gives you a formula sheet, and you can make your own cheat sheet to use on the tests: two exams and one cumulative final.

Exams are open book open note and does not use proctorio, but he gave too little time for the exams! Three exams plus department exam. Exams, hw, and quizzes are on Pearson and are HARD! Attendance is extra credit and does not require camera on. Zoom classes pretty much every other week but hw/ quizzes are due every week. Gives two extra credits.

He is a very nice man and knows his stuff, I can't stress it enough, watch the lectures, zoom meetings are not mandatory, but I strongly recommend reviewing the lectures, they are crucial to doing well in the class. The concepts aren't difficult, but if you're not watching the lectures, then you're not going to pass the class.

His stories are so funny! He is nice until you pull out your phone, so just leave it in your bag or you will be kicked out lol. He cares about his students and is always willing to help with office hours or after class. The dept. exam is horrible so study hard! The other two exams are his own making so easier for sure. Do the homework and study!

The online class meets once a week for a bit over an hour not mandatory, but he does give you a few extra credit points at the end if you attended all the meetings. Watching the videos is a must in order to understand and pass the class. Four extra credit assignments, weekly homework is on Pearson and it's NOT a lot. Grading is curved.

Professor DaSilva was amazing! Gave lots of extra credit opportunities, lectures are clear and specific to what you need to know for the exams. Gave practice exams that are almost identical to the actual exams. If you put in a little effort, easy class and highly recommend!

Good guy, tough course. He doesn't allow technology in class. He writes on the board the whole time and we copied everything exact. 3 exams, final is weighted the heaviest. You pick a group and work with them throughout the semester on 5 assignments. He gives extra credit throughout the semester. Attendance is also extra credit. Dont buy the book.

Professor DaSilva is very knowledgable about what he teaches. He does not hesitate to answer questions. Attendance is mandatory because he goes into detail about the main topics. He allows a one page, double sided, to be used as a cheat sheet for all 3 exams. He gives EC opportunities and there's one major project due at the end of the semester.

I really don't know why there is so much hate towards this man/his teaching style. The material is pretty straightforward if you show up to class, write down all his notes, and ask questions. Literally ALL his exams were VERY similar to the sample exams he gives. All I did was study the sample exams a few times over and got an A on every exam lol.

I thought I wouldn't like his teaching style because there is absolutely no technology allowed, ended up being one of the most informative classes I took. Not all professors can engage a 3 hour class just lecturing and using a white board but he does a great job. Highly recommend taking him, you just need to be willing to pay attention and work.

Really nice professor and means well for his students. Teaching style is a bit dated i.e. no technology. Lectures are a bit heavy, but he does answer questions if asked. Attendance is not mandatory but highly recommended to keep up. Double sided cheat sheet for all exams. No HW. Weekly quizzes. Overall, a great guy and a decent professor.

Great proefssor, pretty straight forward on what you have to do. Mock exams are like actual exams and lets u know what math questions will be asked. Great prof overall, would take again.

A great professor who wants you to learn. Only allowed to handwrite notes, but it helps with comprehension of the material incredibly. Group projects are homework assignments in a group format, very doable. Exams are hard, but all 400-level exams are. Pay attention, put in the time to study, and be present during class, and you will do great!