3.8

Amy Griffin

Accounting - California State University Chico

3.8
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
75%
Would Retake
115
Reviews
3.8
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
3.8
Helpful
3.7
Clarity

75%

Would Retake

115

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

50

4

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3

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10

What Students Say

She assigns homework that has nothing to do with the class and wont be on any tests

321 - 2.0 rating

Don't quit, whatever you do

ACCT201 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

76%

Textbook Required

0%

Grade Predictor

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Predicted Grade

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95% confidence
Based on 53 grades
Most common grades:
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C (8)
B (7)
Grade Distribution
A(13)B(11)C(15)D(2)F(1)A-/B+(11)
Based on 61 reported grades
A: 10
C: 8
B: 7
Not sure yet: 7
Common Tags
Skip class? You won't pass. (27)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (19)
Lots of homework (19)
EXTRA CREDIT (14)
TEST HEAVY (13)
Clear grading criteria (10)
Test heavy (10)
Respected (8)
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Ratings by Course

ACCT437

5.0

(1)

ACCT201

4.0

(43)

ACCT202

3.9

(66)

ACCT321

2.5

(4)

321

2.0

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Difficulty by Course

321

5.0

ACCT202

4.1

ACCT201

4.0

ACCT321

3.8

ACCT437

3.0

Reviews (115)
1.0
5.0
ACCT201
Jan 16, 2007

this teacher has noo teaching skills what so ever...does very poorly explianing material...gives many quizes..simply doesnt explian material properly at all....you will have alot of studing to do when in this class...i mean like 6-8 hours a week of studing.

2.0
5.0
ACCT201
Jan 18, 2007

Teacher is very unexperienced, poorly prepared students for her exams. Has only 2 office hours a week. Makes it difficult to learn accounting. Take her if you want to study all the time.

4.0
4.0
ACCT201
Mar 1, 2007

This is a difficult class, however she explains the material very well. It is hard work, but it is worth it.

3.0
4.0
ACCT201
Apr 5, 2007

Acctg is hard in general but I think she does well explaining it. She gives some extra credit, and tries hard to help you understand. good teacher overall

5.0
3.0
ACCT201
Jul 13, 2007

Tough subject but the teacher did a good job of explaining the material. Homework was never due in class, but it helped a lot to do it. Quizzes every week but unless you never attended class you will do ok on those. Tests were tough but only if you didnt study. A tough subject overall but as far as acct teachers go shes really good

5.0
3.0
ACCT201
Aug 10, 2007

Very Cute and smiley. Amy's personality makes me smile. She is very clear and informative. If you don't understand something she doesn't mind rewinding and taking her time.

5.0
3.0
ACCT201
Dec 18, 2007

Awesome teacher. Really fun and helpful. Homework not required but it will help you in the exams. 4 exams plus final and a few quizzes. I took the class before and my previous teacher sucked. Amy rocks and shes hot.

3.0
3.0
ACCT202
Feb 9, 2008

very nice lady but not the best teacher. Tons of homework!!! I personally wouldn't recommend her.

5.0
4.0
ACCT201
Feb 27, 2008

Talks to the class on a conversation basis. Easy to understand. Very Approachable.

5.0
4.0
ACCT201
Oct 23, 2008

She gets to know people's names and she is really good at explaining things. She gives a lot of homework but most of it isn't hard it's just repetitive which really helps you understand the material. The tests are all multiple choice which makes it a little hard because all the homework is solving equations. I highly recommend her.

2.0
5.0
ACCT201
Jan 1, 2009

I did not enjoy taking this class. Prior to this course, i enjoyed accounting and had originally thought of making it my option. But she totally turned me off of accounting. She made it much more difficult than it should be. I struggled the entire time and barely pulled off a C.

3.0
5.0
ACCT201
Jan 5, 2009

Super Hard class, her EXAMS are hard and way too much Homework. Take this class with someone else.

5.0
4.0
ACCT201
Feb 27, 2009

Great teacher! There really isn't that much homework. About two assignments a week, but it helps you actually learn the material. If you need help with anything shes totally willing to help you. I totally recommend taking this class from her. I never would have thought to take acct as my option but now I am considering it.

4.0
4.0
ACCT202
Mar 4, 2009

Looks like Jeniffer aniston. Hard class, cool and good teacher

5.0
3.0
ACCT201
Apr 2, 2009

TAKE THIS TEACHER. a lot of work but she really helps you through it. anyone who doesn't like this teacher is just simply wrong. offers extra credit and will add points to tests if a lot of people do poorly. as good as it gets at csu chico.

3.0
3.0
ACCT201
Sep 24, 2009

She was not very into teaching the class. You have to teach yourself. Homework is due before she reviews the subject matter. The book and myacctlab are not very reliable and have several major errors through out.

5.0
4.0
ACCT201
Dec 8, 2009

Amy is very clear and direct during her lectures. She gives unlimited practice test before exams, and the same questions show up on the exam. She offered several opportunities for extra credit throughout the semester. Homework is online, with several in class assignments. Homework has unlimited tries, so it is easy to get a good grade. Highly Recom

5.0
2.0
ACCT201
Jan 27, 2010

Best teacher I've had thus far. Easy, and helpful. Wants her students to do good. Take her!!!

5.0
3.0
ACCT201
Apr 12, 2010

Good at what she does. Her instructions are clear, and as long as you read and do the My Accounting Lab homework, you'll do fine. She really wants her students to pass.

5.0
3.0
ACCT437
Apr 20, 2010

I had Amy for Acct 201 and Acct 437. She is one of the best professors because she really wants the student to succeed. Plus she understands how difficult the subject is about that she even curved the test score and gave extra credits out. I would take her again if she teach a course I need.

5.0
3.0
ACCT202
May 12, 2010

She is a very good teacher and willing to help. Use her office hours, that is what they are there for.

4.0
4.0
ACCT201
May 18, 2010

I really liked Amy in 201. She was helpful and always easy to talk to or contact. She gave a lot of resources for outside help if you were struggling. There's a lot of homework but if you do it it makes everything seem easier.

5.0
3.0
ACCT201
May 26, 2010

Amy is by far one of the best instructors at Chico State. She is extremely helpful and posts anything you could possibly need to pass the class. There are a lot of hw assignments, but that just comes with every acctg class. She is nice and down to earth. Take her class!

5.0
3.0
ACCT202
Sep 16, 2010

Amy is an amazing teacher. By far the best yet I have had while attending Chico State and I am a Junior. She is extremely helpful, kind, and eager to see her students succeed. There is a lot of homework assigned with this class, but it keeps you up to date on your work and prepares you for the tests. Take her class - you won't regret it!!!

5.0
4.0
ACCT201
Dec 13, 2010

She is a very good teacher. She is tough and makes you work hard and learn the material. If you want to slack off and not do much work, then this is not the class for you. I would recommend taking her class and when in class to be involved to help yourself better understand the material.

4.0
4.0
ACCT201
Dec 26, 2010

She is a great professor! The good part of class is MAL because it gives you the opportunity to redo each problem twice for its entirety. Make sure you do good on homework this counts for a lot of points at the end. she takes off 10 points- no extra credit in this class. And there is a group project. Sometimes she provides studyguides for exams.

1.0
5.0
ACCT201
Dec 14, 2011

Hard Instructor. Good luck! If you are a natural/finance at math then you won't have much trouble.

3.0
5.0
ACCT202
Feb 24, 2012

They are reallly looking for the utmost effort in this class. The teacher seems to present material well to the calss. Unfortuneately the first test required 34 questions to be answered within 45 minutes - 10% overall grade. The majority of time you spend equals the smallest percentage of grade. Test wording/problems differ from material taught.

4.0
3.0
ACCT202
Mar 19, 2012

Probably the best professor to take for accounting. She's extremely nice, will help you out. Students struggle with accounting so thats why its hard. But good, hot teacher. ;)

5.0
4.0
ACCT202
Oct 18, 2012

I am an accounting major and I WISH she taught upper division accounting. She is one of the best teachers I have had at Chico State and in accounting. She is extremely helpful and teaches the material very well. Most people probably think she is hard because the class is challenging. Study the homework and you will do fine.

3.0
4.0
ACCT202
Oct 30, 2012

She teaches the material the best she can being that it's a hard class. Review ppt's and notes before tests, they are really challenging. Memorize formulas, they are NOT given. Difficult class, but a decent teacher.

5.0
4.0
ACCT201
Jan 24, 2013

Acct is tough subject. With that said, if you want to put in the time and work with Amy, she is bar-none the best teacher at chico. She goes out of her way to be helpful and available to students and is genuinely a nice person. You must earn your grade with her though, nothing easy!

5.0
4.0
ACCT202
Apr 15, 2013

Amy is a great professor and really wants everyone to do well. She teaches you well and has homework assignments and a quiz every chapter to help your grade. Its impossible to get less than 100% on the homework. Acct 202 is a hard class, Amy tries her best and is a nice lady.

3.0
5.0
ACCT202
May 20, 2013

Hard class. Lots of work. Amy seems to be lost and air headed during some lectures. But holy hell she is one fine lady! Chili pepper for daysss

2.0
5.0
ACCT202
May 21, 2013

ACCT 202 by far one if the hardest course! She often gets lost in her lectures. She is Helpful, but still a difficult class! mainly powerpoint lecture very minimum time to work on problems in class.

5.0
4.0
ACCT202
Oct 23, 2013

Amy is the best ACCT 202 teacher available. That said, the class is not easy. Do all the problems and study hard for the exams. Understanding why/how you get answers is key.

3.0
5.0
ACCT202
Mar 6, 2014

Aced financial accounting at my CC, now struggling to even pass. I attend the tutors every week and always study. Amy is ditzy. We spend most of the class correcting her mistakes and giving her time to "figure it out" which usually means the genius in my class does her work. I WOULD SUGGEST NOT TAKING AT CHICO! Accting program even got probation

4.0
5.0
ACCT202
Grade: C
May 8, 2014

She is overall a good teacher but you will not pass unless you are amazing at accounting. Her tests are designed for you to fail and no matter how much you study, you won't get and A unless you're a genius in accounting. Go to tutoring if you need help but honestly, it won't make that much of a difference on the test. Just avoid taking the class...

5.0
4.0
ACCT202
Sep 18, 2014

Amy is GREAT Toughest class I''ve had yet but she is more than fair and willing to help anyway she can. I have her for ACCT321 right now and again lots of tedious work but I know what to expect from her and that goes a long way She curved the comprehensive final is a BIG way otherwise very few''d pass. One of the best profs on campus

1.0
5.0
ACCT321
Oct 5, 2014

We don't do any excel learning in class, its all at home. She spends 5 minutes clarifying a small portion of the excel, but you better know what you're doing once you leave class. Expects you to do it a week ahead of time so you can ask her questions in class. 60 vocab words per chapter, get quizzed on 5 of them each week. Never taking her again.

4.0
4.0
ACCT202
Oct 29, 2014

This is a tough class, but Amy knows it and adjusts as such. If you do your reading, study and come to class, you should have no trouble passing. And yes, the tests are hard, but keep in mind she curves everything at the end so your grade will definitely go up. It's a necessary evil, but Amy is really helpful and wants people to pass.

2.0
5.0
321
Dec 16, 2014

There's no benefit to going to class; she reads powerpoints word for word and then fills the rest of the classes with youtube videos or speakers so she doesn't have to do anything. She assigns homework that has nothing to do with the class and wont be on any tests. She doesn't prepare you at all for what she is going to test you on. Bad all around.

4.0
3.0
ACCT202
May 18, 2015

Amy is a great instructor, and she cares about your progress in class- if you put the effort. This class has to be taken seriously, otherwise don't even bother to believe you will pass. This class requires that you take it seriously and do all the work you are supposed to do. You will be just fine if you put the effort and do your part.

1.0
5.0
ACCT321
Nov 1, 2015

read the power point directly and ask students any questions from what she just read. keep silent in the whole class period and give you answer directly from the textbook & some meaningless videos. end up with D+ you would like her if you are 100% self-study student.

4.0
2.0
ACCT321
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 25, 2015

Honestly, everyone is just mad at her because they received a bad grade. This class, now canceled, is an easy B. All you have to do is put in the effort, which is what most of the students in the class lack. Go to her office hours if you need help, and ask questions in class. She give a studied guide, so be thankful of that.

4.0
3.0
ACCT321
Grade: A
Jan 7, 2016

This was a little bit tough class, but you will pass it as long as you put your effort. She will help you if you visit her office. I did almost every week. Use study guides for exams. Don't extend your homework. She respects students and is willing to answer any questions they have. Ask anything if you couldn't understand. She is a nice professor.

5.0
4.0
ACCT201
Grade: C+
May 1, 2016

Great Teacher!

3.0
4.0
ACCT202
Grade: D
May 4, 2016

Amy Griffin forces on you her way of teaching and does not explain anything well enough for you to understand. Goes very fast while teaching and if you have a question you better save it for after class or office hours. Better off teaching yourself the materials and not listening to her because she makes you want to rip your hair out and drop.

3.0
4.0
ACCT202
May 12, 2016

Average class test grade is a D-. She doesn't curve. Tests are 15-17 questions, multiple choice, no partial credit, and to get an A you can only miss one question at most. Quizzes are similar and are 2-3 questions. Homework and presentations are easy points. Final is the only curved grade. Helpful if you ask, mostly self-taught class.

3.0
5.0
ACCT202
Grade: C
May 22, 2016

This class is a self taught class so whatever teacher is chosen will only help clarify things. It's not a lecture class but rather a discussion which makes this class a pain to take. That said, do the reading, presentations, h.w and memorize all formulas prior to coming to class. She requires the textbook too. Make this class a top priority!

2.0
4.0
ACCT201
May 27, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Exams is worth alot more than other exams you seen. Quizzes also worth alot jut for 5 questions, expect you to learn the chapter before coming to class, and lastly Final exam worth 60% of your grade. Overall grade can come out up to 2000 or so, better know the chapters before coming to class. Amy is great professor but grading is ridiculously hard.

4.0
5.0
ACCT201
Grade: B-
Oct 23, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She's one of the best professors for accounting, which is one of the hardest courses to take in Chico State aside from Chemistry. Doesn't curve exams except for the final exam. Make this class a priority!

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
4.0
5.0
ACCT201
Grade: C-
Nov 29, 2016
Would take again

She is an awesome and caring teacher. This is just an insanely hard class. She does her best to help but you won't pass unless you go to her office hours. Ask questions in the beginning, you will just be lost if you don't get clarity in the beginning. Each chapter is built off of the last chapters. Take at a JC if possible!

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
2.0
5.0
ACCT201
Grade: B
Dec 13, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Expects you to complete hw and vids BEFORE she teaches the chapter. Doesn't teach, only assigns problems. Going to class is a waste of time, but she tries to make it mandatory by giving in-class activities. Stopped going to class and my exam scores stayed the same. Her final "review" was giving us in-class activities that we did in silence lol

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
4.0
5.0
ACCT202
Grade: C+
Dec 19, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Took her for ACCT 201 and passed. I walked into ACCT 202 and was hit harder than a sledge hammer made of titanium made by the blacksmith that forged Julius Caesar's sword. This is the class that you should put at least 95% of your effort into for exams are ridiculously hard and only the final is curved. She's the best professor for ACCT 202.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
ACCT202
Jan 16, 2017
Would take again

I took Amy for both 201 and 202, and I believe she's the best professors for those classes. She tries her hardest utilizing all her resources to ensure her students under stand the material. She cares about the success of her students. Come to class prepared and visit her in office hours, she an amazing lady!

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
4.0
ACCT201
Grade: A-
Mar 5, 2017
Would take again

Amy is the best! For those who do not like her its because of a lack of effort. The subject is hard, but she makes it so easy to understand. Instead of lecturing all day, she uses example problems all class to follow along with and see for yourself how to plug in numbers and formulas. Great teacher, tough subject, but definitely the best option.

Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Amazing lectures
5.0
5.0
ACCT202
Grade: B
Apr 22, 2017
Would take again

Amy is amazing. Accounting is a very difficult subject no matter who you take it with. She is by far the best option. She's very sweet and truly wants her students to pass. Tests are difficult and worth 200 points each, the final is worth 800. STUDY! Make this class a priority or it will hit you like a brick wall.

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
Caring
4.0
5.0
ACCT202
Grade: C
May 8, 2017
Would take again

Accounting 202 at Chico State is the hardest class I've taken so far. Amy does her best to teach students, but this material is very tough to understand. Tests are really hard and there's no curves. You pretty much have to study a week in advance if you even want a C on the tests. Some kids just get it and get A's but most kids have to work hard.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
4.0
5.0
ACCT202
Grade: C
May 10, 2017
Would take again

Amy is a good teacher she does her best, the class is just really hard. ACCT 202 is the hardest class I've taken at Chico State but if you put the effort in you can pass. She is really helpful in office hours and and cares about her students that really try in the class.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
TEST HEAVY
2.0
5.0
ACCT202
Grade: C
May 18, 2017
Wouldn't take again

ACCT 202 is one of the hardest classes I have taken, and Amy only makes it harder. She lectures in excel, assigns homework on connect, and tests in multiple choice. Class is not designed to teach you accounting, just to memorize formulas to get a multiple choice answer

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
4.0
4.0
ACCT201
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 15, 2017
Would take again

THIS CLASS IS HARD. But 202 is harder so get ready. I suppose some may just have a really hard time understanding the material, but not most. She is an AWESOME teacher for this hard material! Take her class! Only about half the class showed up for every class - if you don't show up you will not do well. You definitely will reap what you sew.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
ACCT202
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 15, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This class is not only one of the HARDEST classes that I've ever taken, but Amy is so hard! She goes way too fast in class and it is almost impossible to follow along. She gives study guides for tests and the test is nothing like the study guide. She is also very unclear about what is due and how to do it. The tests are impossible.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
4.0
ACCT201
Grade: A
Sep 27, 2017
Would take again

I had Amy for a Summer Accounting. She was very informative about accounting and real life applications. She gave me tools that did not only benefit in the classroom, but as well as balancing and keeping track of my finances. She is very strict but in way that teaches the students to be professional. Speak up when you are not able to understand.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
ACCT202
Oct 3, 2017
Would take again

Great professor, her lectures are in depth and she makes sure to emphasize key points.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
2.0
5.0
ACCT202
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 24, 2017
Wouldn't take again

The HARDEST class I have ever taken in my entire life!!! I have NEVER failed a class in my entire life and currently have an F in this class. This subject is just insane and there is absolutely way too much material to learn. Doesn't matter how much material you go into the test knowing. You are guaranteed to fail. Take at a community college!

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
5.0
ACCT202
Nov 1, 2017
Would take again

THIS IS A HARD CLASS. However, it is not impossible. There is no way you will pass if you don't go to class and PAY ATTENTION. Amy makes is really reasonable to learn, you work through things with her in class. This class has one of the highest fail rates, so don't slack off and you will be okay. I had her for financial as well, definitely the best

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
ACCT201
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 10, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This class is extremely difficult. If you're like me who works 4-5 days out of the week part time and is taking four other classes then you will have a really tough time passing this class. Her exams were what brought my grade down, the homework was pretty straight forward and the lectures weren't terrible. I would not recommend this class.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
4.0
ACCT201
Grade: A-
Dec 11, 2017
Would take again

Amy was in my opinion the best option to choose as a professor for this course. This course is HARD. Most that complain probably do not study as often. She gives 5 tests in total for the semester including your final. I'd recommend studying often for the class is really TOUGH not to mention the TOUGHER course you will take (ACCT202) if needed.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
4.0
5.0
ACCT201
Grade: B-
Dec 11, 2017
Would take again

Yo this class is hard but she is the better option out of all the other accounting professors. There are three ways you will be learning the material which is through your book, online homework and online presentations which review what you have read. Just constantly keep studying throughout the semester instead of cramming in all the material.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
5.0
4.0
ACCT202
Grade: A-
Dec 19, 2017
Would take again

Amy is a great Accouting professor. In the beginning of the semester she stresses that this class requires a lot and she isn't wrong but if you do what she says you should be just fine. She gives practice tests before test which are pretty helpful. Tips: Office hours are your friend and if you just chegg homework make sure you know the material.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
Would take again
3.0
4.0
ACCT202
Grade: F
Jan 8, 2018
Would take again

Accounting is not an easy subject. However, Amy lecture are very understandable. She offers a lot of help outside the class room such as office hours and "personal" tutors. Must buy access code to do your homework. Although I did not pass her class, I don't blame her for the grade she have gave me. Go look for help when needed! And do all your HW.

Respected
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Tests are tough
5.0
4.0
ACCT201
Grade: A
Jan 19, 2018
Would take again

It was a love hate relationship with this class. I really enjoyed it but you will have to practice a lot out of class. All homework was online and i found it really helpful to redo online assignments as a study tool for exams. Also go to lectures and pay attention!! Thx to this class accounting is my new passion but no i will not switch my major

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
ACCT202
Grade: B
Apr 14, 2018
Would take again

Amy is the best accounting professor I've had at Chico State! I had to repeat acct202 after failing it with a C- with another professor. I did not learn a single thing the first time I took it however, with Amy I learned soooo much about managerial accounting. She requires you to use your laptop during lectures so you can practice using excel.

Respected
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Caring
5.0
4.0
ACCT201
Grade: B+
Apr 16, 2018
Would take again

The class is super hard but she explains the material very well and makes it easier to understand. Doesn't take attendance, but I do not recommend missing this class. Assignments and the review exams are similar to the exams, so they're great for studying. Also, EVERY point matters so don't miss an assignment, they're super easy points.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
3.0
ACCT201
Grade: A-
Apr 24, 2018
Would take again

Amy is a great accounting professor. She provides help outside of class with SI sessions, practice exams, and the Glenn lab is also available. The subject is hard so you do need to put in an effort to earn an A. Use all the resources she gives you and you will do fine! Attendance is not mandatory but you need it to pass the class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
4.0
5.0
ACCT202
May 17, 2018
Would take again

You must go to class in order to pass. She gives a lot of hw so do it! the final is cumulative 700 point final. She does great lectures

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
4.0
ACCT201
Grade: C
Dec 14, 2018
Would take again

Amy is a really nice lady, but she does expect a lot out of you, and your pretty much going to have to study constantly if you want to pass. It's not an easy class by any means, but there is always tutoring and visiting her office hours as well as SI sessions. Go to them, study hard and if I can do it, so can you! Don't quit, whatever you do!

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
ACCT202
Grade: B+
Dec 17, 2018
Would take again

No 2.0 should ever be given to Amy! That person must not have taken her class because she is nothing but exceptional. During the fires she made many extensions for homework being very understanding. With over 200 students, she did her best to know and connect with us and does a thorough job of presenting the material. She's tough but very good!

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
ACCT202
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2018
Would take again

Amy is a great professor. I had her for both ACCT 201and 202. IN the beginning she is very clear as to what is needed to pass the class. If you work on the homework, take the practice exams to prepare for the exams(5 total) and show up to at least half of the lectures you will be fine. She offers opportunities such as tutoring & SI. Take advantage.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
5.0
4.0
ACCT201
Grade: C+
Jan 8, 2019
Would take again

Probably the best option she's teaching 201. The class is very doable if you stay on top of HW and quizzes. She takes attendance randomly but it's important to go. Everything is on connect. Great Professor and lectures good.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
5.0
ACCT202
Feb 20, 2019
Would take again

Amy is an amazing teacher and is very helpful during lectures. She also currently has 2 teaching assistants who both hold study sessions multiple times during the week to go over what we did in class and the homework. If you actually put in effort you'll do fine! The google sheets program took a second to get used to, but is actually really helpful

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
3.0
4.0
ACCT202
Grade: A-
Apr 22, 2019
Would take again

STUDY the practice exams. I mean it! If you can basically memorize how to do the practice exam, you will ACE the exam. Lots of hw but online resources help.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
1.0
4.0
ACCT202
Grade: B
May 7, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Horrible class and bad timing for test

Skip class? You won't pass.
3.0
4.0
ACCT202
Grade: C
May 15, 2019
Would take again

I received a good grade in this course, however er teaching style is HARD. You can't procrastinate, AT ALL.

Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
ACCT202
Grade: C-
May 23, 2019
Would take again

Amy is a great professor! I had her for Financial as well in Fall 2018. She makes you work hard for your grade and your expected to keep up. The tests are incredibly difficult (unless you do the practice exam multiple times) and or know the formulas by heart. My only advice is keep up, go to the SI sessions and don't fall behind. Good luck!

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
3.0
5.0
ACCT202
Grade: C
Aug 1, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She is good at what she does but as far as being a professor she doesn't meet the expectations for me. She ended up having to change her whole curriculum because of the high failure rate. But that's also not her fault, the accounting department is hard at Chico.

Accessible outside class
Test heavy
Beware of pop quizzes
4.0
5.0
ACCT202
Grade: B+
Aug 12, 2019
Would take again

This class was definitely one of those classes you can't put off. She gives a lot of homework but she uses Connect so you can do the homework twice. She uses the better grade. The tests are difficult, you really need to study for them. She does give you many resources for help, USE THEM. This class is no joke, you will always have homework.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
ACCT202
Grade: B-
Oct 30, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I actually wanted to be an accounting major before taking this class, shocking I know. However after being in the same classroom with Amy Griffin not only made me want to change my major but change schools entirely. She maybe the most boring teacher I have ever had, and her heavy loads of homework, reading and attendance makes this class horrible!

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
ACCT202
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 4, 2019
Wouldn't take again

If you don't remember a thing from ACCT 201, then this class will be a struggle for you. I cannot learn from her teaching style. What she teaches on Excel in class and Connect homework are in different formats so it confuses me. You will need to attend SI sessions or meet with a tutor to help teach you. Her timing for exams and ICA's are bad.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
3.0
5.0
ACCT201
Grade: A-
Nov 21, 2019
Wouldn't take again

O MUCH HOMEWORK. You really have to pull your head outta your ass and keep up with the material weekly. If you skip even one class, you will fall so far behind. If you don't want to put like 70% of your time into this class, don't take it. You'll fail. She is very knowledgable but goes really fast.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
ACCT202
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2019
Would take again

I loved taking Amy! One of the very best profs at Chico

Respected
Accessible outside class
Caring
3.0
4.0
ACCT202
Dec 12, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Her lectures are very clear and easy to understand, and I always felt like I understood her lessons. The homework, which is a majority of your grade, has nothing to do with what she taught in class. The exams have nothing to do with either.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Tough grader
3.0
5.0
ACCT202
Dec 16, 2019
Would take again

Amy is a really nice person. She really cares about her students. Her teaching style is very much online. Sometimes its hard to take what we learnt in class and transfer it over to our exams and tests. I think it would help if the problems we worked on in class were written in the same way as our homework.

Lots of homework
Caring
Skip class? You won't pass.
3.0
2.0
ACCT202
Grade: A
Feb 5, 2020
Would take again

everything is online, homework, in class activities, tests. takes attendance every class and the lecture is the only way to know how to do homework. teaches through google sheets and goes semi-fast. if acct 201 was easy for you, should be just fine.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
5.0
4.0
ACCT202
Grade: A
Apr 14, 2020
Would take again

Amy is by far my favorite professor at Chico State. Very caring about her students and wants us to succeed. She does make you put in a lot of work but honestly if you just pay attention in class when she does the excel sheets and go every day, she gives a lot of extra credit and its very easy to pass. Practice tests are essential to pass!f

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
4.0
ACCT201
Grade: C+
Nov 2, 2020
Would take again

This is pretty much what you would expect accounting 201 to be, hit was an asynchronous class and she had lots and lots of lecture videos each week that were somewhat helpful, but overall I only passed the class because of chegg and the macmillian online learning the tests were really hard and you barley got enough time.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
4.0
5.0
ACCT202
Nov 21, 2020
Would take again

a little hard but its a hard class.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
4.0
4.0
ACCT201
Grade: B+
Dec 19, 2020
Would take again

Failed this class once, but passed with a B+ the second time with the same professor. Amy is a good professor, accounting 201 is just a hard course. There is plenty of opportunities for tutoring or watching her lectures. There's a ton of homework, but it's mostly there to help you prepare for the tests. Study and do all of the homework to pass.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
ACCT201
Grade: A+
Jan 19, 2021
Would take again

Amys course was super well-organized. You always knew when everything was due. She gave lots of chances for extra credit, too. Her practice exams were SO helpful, with unlimited attempts too. Her lectures were the most helpful, I rarely read the textbook if ever. She seems sweet and Im excited to take one of her classes again next semester.

Group projects
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
ACCT202
Grade: D
Apr 6, 2021
Would take again

This teacher is great, I just suck at doing asynchronous classes. The lectures are "Optional" but I would advise you to not miss them or the options for tutoring. The other aspect of this course being remote for now is of course is those Group Projects, in the Zoom age group projects make life difficult.

Group projects
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
ACCT202
May 20, 2021
Would take again

I absolutely loved professor Griffin, she is so kind and very helpful. The class was easy if you do her practice exams and homework!

Respected
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
ACCT202
Grade: C+
Dec 22, 2021
Would take again

Amy is by far one of my favorite professors at Chico. I struggled with Accounting 202 but was able to meet with her in office hours for extra help. She is very accommodating for the students and is very patient with you if you are struggling. As long as you stay on top of your homework and practice exams you will do fine.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
1.0
ACCT202
Grade: B-
May 12, 2022
Would take again

All the hw is on chegg and if you just take the practice exams a couple times before the exams you'll be good. I signed up for her in person class and i have not gone in several months and i am happy with getting a b. The practice exams are key though.

EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
ACCT202
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2022
Would take again

She's a great teacher. Gives opportunities to redeem grades, understanding+caring, wants everyone to understand the material. Excellent lectures, homework=easy, practice exams are precisely like the real ones, extra credit is given. If you don't do good, it's only because of you, not her. Just attend class & do the work on time.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
5.0
ACCT202
Grade: B
Jan 1, 2023
Would take again

This has to be one of the best professors at this school. She gives out over 100 points of extra credit, and she helped me learn accounting so well. Always available for office hours, study the practice exams. She has a lot of time for office hours so ask her for help for homework. Keep up with assignments and attend class, wonderful professor.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
5.0
4.0
ACCT202
Grade: A+
Apr 24, 2024
Would take again

Part 1: Amy is one of the nicest and best professors at Chico state! However, this class can be really hard if you don't spend hours practicing, and try to master the materials. Respectfully, I hate the way this class is being lectured! Because what we work on excel everyday in class maybe helped me no more than 5% on the exams!

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
ACCT202
Grade: A+
Apr 24, 2024
Would take again

Part 2: But if you master and do your best on the homeworks, extra credits, practice exams, and attend amy's office hours, you will pass easily! Please take every single chance of any extra credit she offer you! This professor don't want you to fail, unless if you want to fail yourself!

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
ACCT202
Grade: A
May 24, 2024
Would take again

TAKE HER CLASS! I hate accounting and I felt like I not only did well in this class, but I also learned. She offers extra credit that will absolutely help in the end. She is easy to get a hold of and has really good resources to succeed. The only downside is that there is a lot of homework BUT she makes up for it with extra credit.

EXTRA CREDIT
Respected
Online Savvy
5.0
4.0
ACCT202
Grade: B
Oct 12, 2024
Would take again

Amy is a god in world of accounting, if you want to learn, she's the best teacher for that. You won't be able to just "get by" with her. She gives some great lectures and explains everything so well. Learn the material and dont get lazy and you'll do fine.

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
ACCT202
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 7, 2024
Would take again

She was a great teacher and very understanding.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
Caring
5.0
3.0
ACCT202
Grade: B+
Jan 9, 2025
Would take again

Professor Amy is great - she genuinely wants you to succeed. With lots of extra credit opportunities and helpful office hours, you can do well in this class even if accounting isn't your strong suit. unstuck study was a game-changer for practice exams.

1.0
5.0
ACCT202
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 26, 2025

Absolutely terrible. The in-class notes are nothing like the format for the test and homework. If you fall behind you'll be left behind. Spreadsheet in-class notes are the only kind she uses and do not transfer well to connect at all. Terrible experience, worse than ACCT 201. Take at a JC or consider class alternatives.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
3.0
5.0
ACCT202
Grade: B
Apr 11, 2025

acct is a hard class for business majors alike, but her advice was good in person. i was on the cusp of getting a C- but went to office hrs and she adjusted my midterm grade bc of the dumb mcgrawhill machine grading. hated taking excel notes it was hard to refer back to pls bring back printed notes

Participation matters
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
ACCT202
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2025
Would take again

Would recommend this professor 100%. She explains things very well and is always there if you need help with an assignment. I would definitely take this class again.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
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