3.4

Barbara Katz

Accounting - Kwantlen Polytechnic University - Surrey

3.4
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
75%
Would Retake
140
Reviews
3.4
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
3.5
Helpful
3.4
Clarity

75%

Would Retake

140

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

59

4

22

3

19

2

16

1

24

What Students Say

She is one of the most brilliant yet peculiar human beings I have ever met in my entire life

ACCT3420 - 2.0 rating

She is one of the worst teacher in Kwantlen

ACCT3420 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

88%

Textbook Required

75%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

B+

74% confidence
Based on 8 grades
Most common grades:
B (2)
A (2)
A+ (2)
Grade Distribution
A(4)B(2)C(0)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 9 reported grades
B: 2
A: 2
A+: 2
D: 1
Common Tags
Amazing lectures (3)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (3)
Skip class? You won't pass. (2)
Hilarious (2)
Caring (2)
Tough Grader (2)
Participation matters (2)
Clear grading criteria (1)
Rating Trend

Improving

+0.26 avg change
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Ratings by Course

1230

5.0

(1)

BUS244

5.0

(1)

ACCT110

5.0

(1)

ACCT1210ETC

5.0

(1)

ACCTR12

5.0

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Difficulty by Course

ACCT2420

5.0

CRIM1101

5.0

COSTACCOUNTING

5.0

COST3320

5.0

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4.0

Reviews (140)
3.0
4.0
ACCT2320
Nov 14, 2002

Boring class, jokes aren't funny, but her variance model works like a charm

1.0
5.0
ACCT4320
Nov 17, 2002

exam is not as what she taught

1.0
5.0
3320
Nov 17, 2002

exam is not the same and hard, marking is very unreasonable,

2.0
5.0
ACCT2420
Nov 20, 2002

very unreasonable woman, very tricky

5.0
3.0
ACCT
Nov 25, 2002

I thought she was great. She gave me great referance letter!

3.0
3.0
ACCINTRO
Nov 27, 2002

bad jokes, kinda moody. i think she marks fairly though

1.0
5.0
3320
Dec 6, 2002

No Comments

4.0
3.0
ACCT1100
Dec 12, 2002

Understandable; but study!; fair teacher, somtimes funny.

4.0
3.0
ACCT3320
Dec 13, 2002

she's a wierdo, loved it. Hard stuff,study hard but you learn a lot

5.0
1.0
3320
Jan 16, 2003

Awesome, very helpful and fair, and always laughing

5.0
2.0
1230
Mar 4, 2003

A reasonable teacher. But got to try hard.

4.0
3.0
ACCT2320
Mar 5, 2003

great teacher, teaches well and makes you laugh

2.0
4.0
ACCT3380
Mar 10, 2003

exams inconsistent with lessons

1.0
5.0
ACCT3380
Mar 10, 2003

Don't try, unless you want to lower yr GPA

1.0
5.0
ACCT3380
Mar 10, 2003

She doesn't know how to teach. She teaches something in class and tests you on something else that she doesnt teach. She is the worst teacher EVER!!! I recommend nobody to take her class!

5.0
4.0
ACCT3380
Mar 10, 2003

Eccentric, humorous and makes you work...but better prepared for accounting designations because of it

1.0
5.0
ACCT3380
Mar 10, 2003

Don't even make the mistake of taking her. She teaches us CGA material instead of 1st year Finance Material. She is HORRIBLE!!!

1.0
5.0
ACCT3380
Mar 11, 2003

Students spend more time teaching her than she spends teaching us. Horrible teacher.

1.0
5.0
ACCT3380
Mar 12, 2003

barb please make yours test easier and plzzzzzzzzzzz examine us on the stuff you teach us. plz barb i beg you and plzzzzzzzz mark easier.

3.0
5.0
FINANCE
Mar 24, 2003

Just going to class, studying all your text book, and doing homework will NOT help. You have to go see her and try to do things HER way. VERY HARD.

3.0
5.0
ACCT3380
Mar 24, 2003

She is a good hearted teacher, but she is very challenging and difficult, she does mark fairly. Just have to study hard!

3.0
5.0
ACCT3420
Mar 27, 2003

Funny, good teacher, VERY tough/complex midterms.

1.0
4.0
ACCT3310
Apr 1, 2003

No Comments

2.0
3.0
ACCT3420
Apr 1, 2003

Well, she has a fluctuate temper.

5.0
4.0
ACCT3420
Apr 8, 2003

Barbara is an excellent instructor. Her exams are tough tough tough but if you work hard and do extra questions you'll do well. She really teaches us how to think.

4.0
3.0
ACCT3380
Apr 10, 2003

Well, guys if you really wanna learn FINANCE and you really wanna love FINANCE, then take her. She makes you think and she will say thinking is good . Her exams are very challenging but guys LIFE IS A CHALLENGE. SO, ARE YOU READY TO TAKE CHALLENGES!!!!!

5.0
3.0
ACCT3380
Apr 11, 2003

AWESOME instructor. If you need help she's always there!

1.0
5.0
ACCT3420
Apr 27, 2003

Not suggest for anyone to take her course, it is very difficult to get a good mark from her, coz. the marking is unfair and the exam is very hard, some of them was not from the textbook or notes. She likes to discriminate student.

5.0
4.0
BUS244
May 5, 2003

No Comments

3.0
4.0
ACCT2293
Jul 22, 2003

No Comments

5.0
2.0
ACCT3380
Jul 24, 2003

Awesome Teacher, explains the material well, wants you to learn and cares about your learning. Does alot of questions in class to help you understand problems and concepts!

5.0
2.0
ACCT
Jul 25, 2003

She is a fun teacher to have and cares how you do.

5.0
2.0
ACCT3420
Jul 25, 2003

No Comments

4.0
2.0
FINANCE
Jul 30, 2003

Good Prof, helpful, prepares you for cga or ca or cma

5.0
3.0
ACCT
Aug 23, 2003

No Comments

5.0
2.0
ACCT110
Aug 24, 2003

She is the best ACCT teacher I've had! Very easy and very clear. I got an A+ in her class. She really cares about the students, it's really easy to do well in her class, all you have to do is try!

5.0
1.0
ACCT4320
Sep 3, 2003

She is the best teacher because she explains things very well

2.0
4.0
ACCG
Sep 11, 2003

SEE! She rated herself again in the previous post. Is self boosting allowed? Come on Barb, let US students rate you!!

5.0
1.0
ACCT1230
Sep 13, 2003

She is my Business Stats teacher, and she's great!

2.0
4.0
AC
Sep 24, 2003

Not suggest for anyone to take her course, it is very difficult to get a good mark from her, coz. the marking is unfair and the exam is very hard, some of them was not from the textbook or notes. She likes to discriminate student.

5.0
4.0
ACCT3380
Oct 13, 2003

I can't understand the negativity against Barbara. Yes, some of her questions are tough but she's fair and responsible. She doesn't do gimmee or tricked exams. To do well in her class you have to practice and practice. She cares about her students a lot.

2.0
5.0
ACCT
Oct 18, 2003

very long and hard tests!

5.0
3.0
ACCT
Nov 14, 2003

Barb is a good prof. If you take some other profs in Acct (won't mention any names) you'll find that she is a pretty good prof.

2.0
5.0
ACCT1230
Nov 27, 2003

Hard teacher, does not explain anything and very very hard tests

5.0
2.0
ACCT1230
Nov 28, 2003

Though she's not in this field, her teaching is very easily to be understood. Exams are straightforward if u know which formula to use for certain topics. I would suggest you guys take with her~Barb~cares about you and Hockey all the time~thumbs up!

5.0
1.0
ACCT1230
Dec 9, 2003

Barb is one of the best teachers at Kwantlen. I like the way she teaches. She uses handouts and printouts for Stats, and summarizes important stuff that you need to know. Her exams are straightforward!

5.0
3.0
ACCT
Dec 14, 2003

I really like Barbara. she's a really nice person, very helpful, clear, & she cares about her students. She's good at teaching...and most importantly she is a diehard vancouver canucks fan!

2.0
4.0
12
Dec 24, 2003

very boring

1.0
5.0
ACCT1230
Feb 18, 2004

No Comments

5.0
2.0
ACCT3380
Mar 24, 2004

Best teacher ever!!

5.0
2.0
ACCT
Apr 23, 2004

Best teacher...explain subject well, few HW, esay midterms and final....fun to be in her class!!!

4.0
3.0
ACCT1210
Jul 19, 2004

She gives out handouts for every chapter and fairly easy. SHe is the biggest fan of canucks and like to tlk abt them a lot. Overall a very nice teacher, if you do your homework and concentrate on class,, you will surely get a good marks

5.0
1.0
ACCT1230
Aug 13, 2004

very easy and clear, but just dun be late and dun talk during her class for class, cuz she can get really really angry.

1.0
1.0
3320
Sep 5, 2004

No Comments

3.0
4.0
ACCT3320
Oct 9, 2004

She is such a harsh teacher. She teaches fast and do not give time for us to copy down the answer or have time for us to read what we just copied down. Then she complains that we "did not bring our brains to school". Overall.. i don't like her.

3.0
5.0
ACCT3320
Oct 16, 2004

No Comments

3.0
5.0
CRIM1101
Oct 26, 2004

control/control/control

1.0
3.0
ACCT1130
Nov 17, 2004

most people who have had her ended up re-doing the class with another teacher. No one had any idea what was going on in the class. She yells at you if you don't understand how to do something.

4.0
2.0
ACCT3420
Nov 17, 2004

Best teacher. She's good at teaching and know it well. She did many problems in class(not any other acct teachers can compare),which lst us understand the subject very well(even without reading the text). If u can do the problems in class yourself, the tests would be a piece of cake.

2.0
5.0
ACCT3320
Dec 22, 2004

She is a GPA killer! 18 pages final exam!!! Are you kidding me? What the...!!! Not recommend!

3.0
3.0
COST
Dec 23, 2004

come on Barb stop givin yo self good ratings!!That's cheating!! Give us students a chance to rate ya! :-)

2.0
5.0
ACCT3320
Dec 28, 2004

OUCH! She was tough! She kept going through the questions in the text book but didnt explain how to do them first- I was completely lost

1.0
5.0
ACCT
Jan 4, 2005

Latecomers are not allowed to get into the class; exams are often difficult. So boring!

2.0
4.0
3420
Jan 5, 2005

If you have choice, then aviod her or you want a bad grade. No matter how hard you were you won't got your normal grade from her, because she is very unreasonale.

5.0
3.0
ACCT3420
Feb 4, 2005

good teacher. explain thing well. but too moody in the class. if she is in a bad mood, then that class would be really aweful. if she is happy, you will have a good time.

5.0
2.0
3420
Grade: D
Feb 28, 2005

She's the best prof in college, she explains really well. gives handout for every chapter, and explain things with real life examples. It's really fun to be in her class. i would take any class with her any time. Highly Recommended!!!

4.0
1.0
ACCT3320
Mar 23, 2005

class is boring , but , easy tests

5.0
2.0
ACCT3420
Apr 19, 2005

What do you expect from an instructor? Barbara is really a great teacher. She cares students, gives clear handouts, and pleasant class atmosphere due to the hockey. But you must do what a student needs do to enjoy her class.

5.0
1.0
ACCT1110
Apr 20, 2005

Intro Accounting with Barb was a breeze. She hands out lecture notes in advance, does lots of example problems in class and bases her exams on those same problems as well as those assigned for homework. If you do the homework you should be able to get an A+ like me. P.S she's usually happy.

5.0
3.0
ACCT3420
Apr 24, 2005

Barb is the best prof i ever had, i took so many courses with her, and i aced them all, too bad i can't take any more courses with her. She is very intelligent and gives handout for every ch. She is very helpfull and really cares abt her students. I would take any course any time with her. Thnx Barb

1.0
5.0
ACCT
Oct 10, 2005

hard teacher..does not explain anything and is very very boring

1.0
4.0
ACCT3320
Grade: B+
Oct 24, 2005

Is not approachable when u ask her questions - seems like she desont want to help yells at you and gets mad if u dont get her concepts -midterms are so wacky

2.0
4.0
3320
Oct 31, 2005

Hard to approach. You need to find someone who has already had her.Exams are hard. Be prepared to lots of extra questions.

4.0
3.0
ACCT3320
Nov 3, 2005

Great teacher. U need to be a student who wants to learn. Do questions before class and you will do fine. Exams hard only if you dont do any practise. She is approachable if you try it yourself first. She is probably the best teacher accounting has. Truly cares. And no this is not katz this is a student

4.0
3.0
ACCT3320
Nov 12, 2005

best accounting teacher I've had. She's a little wacky but that's what makes it a fun class. tests aren't that hard, you obviously still have to study for them...but that's no different than any other class. I would recommend her to anybody ... she explains things very well aand will try to explain it a diff way if you don't understand.

5.0
2.0
ACCT1130
Dec 4, 2005

if you took math 12 in highschool and got a C+ or better, you'll do very well in this class. Barb teaches good and explains if you have any questions. her tests are just like the questions she assigns for homework. i studied the night before test #2, redid the questions from the assignments and got 97% on the test. Take her, she's good at teaching

1.0
5.0
ACCT3320
Dec 6, 2005

I've never seen such a disrespectful teacher who will only talk about hockey for 1/2 of class time and tease students in class for her own interest. Honestly, she doesnt know how to teach at all and I doubt if she passed the teaching exam or not.

1.0
5.0
3320
Dec 6, 2005

she dont know how to teach,always talk about hocky in the class,but NO ONE is interest!!she is the worst teacher in kwantlen !!! if you want the get an F take her

5.0
3.0
ACCT3320
Dec 17, 2005

She is the best. she gives all the notes and she expains them very clear. If u have any questions, go ask her, she is very helpful and patient. Taking her class is so fun, she always have fun stories. u have to work hard of course. her exams are not easy but if u do ur work, u will be ok.

5.0
1.0
ACCT
Dec 22, 2005

glad you think so highly of yourself Barb!!!!!! Have a great Xmas :-)

1.0
5.0
COSTACCOUNTING
Apr 11, 2006

terrible prof. way too much work and tests are way too hard. this term the class had an everage of 60% on the first mid-term, her highest ever, she thought it was too high and that they would fire her for being too easy.

1.0
5.0
ACCT3320
Apr 11, 2006

don't take her class.

5.0
2.0
ACCT3320
Jun 2, 2006

Barb is a great instructor. If you work hard you will do well. Do extra questions and see her and she will help. Her exams are difficult but if you pay attention in class you will do fine.

5.0
3.0
ACCT1210ETC
Jun 21, 2006

anyone who's giving bad rating to Barb, are just so lazy to study , cuz Barb is the best instructor. She is so helpful, gives handouts evry class, and explains concepts very well. i agree her exams are not that easy, but if u do ur work( come to evr class, study notes, and do some extra exercise), you will be fine.

5.0
3.0
ACCT3420
Jul 17, 2006

I think ppl who comment her class's hard are just those who don't study hard. Dooood, this is college, pull your ass together. She rocks!

5.0
3.0
ACCT3320
Nov 2, 2006

Awesome Instructor. I was registered in this course and dropped it before from another instructor who could not teach. Barb is so helpful and even though her exams are tough she is a great instructor. Thanks Barb.

5.0
2.0
ACCT3320
Nov 8, 2006

Ok, for all of those that gave Barb a bad review, you seriously are stupid. I barely passed the beginner level accounting courses and with Barb, already on the first midterm I got 80% easily by STUDYING. For those people who gave Barb a bad review please learn to STUDY She's the BEST TEACHER EVER

5.0
3.0
ACCT3320
Nov 15, 2006

I am so thankful to have you as my instructor. You do things so differently that the book does - a book which is imposible to read. Thanks for being the best instructor I have ever had.

1.0
5.0
ACCT3320
Dec 8, 2006

worst teacher ever, this lady jumps from topic to topic like no tomorrow and confuses herself while she does, she does not have any sense of reality and how to teach, she says herself that shes a moron, she wastes so much time talkin about unrelated topics and does not teach anything, what are we paying her for, the only way i learned was on my own

5.0
1.0
ACCT1130
Dec 17, 2006

Barb is hilarious! Not always willing to help you at a moment's notice in class, but find her when she's not teaching and she'll help you 100%. I suspect these negative reviews come from people who don't ask for help during her office hours... if you do that, you'll love her.

5.0
4.0
ACCT3420
Jan 14, 2007

Barbara is a great teacher. Her notes are awesome. I did not read the text at all. She is so helpful, explained the same material several times until I understood. Yeah, she talks about hockey, but she explains the material very clear. Her exams are not easy, but do your work and practice the problems in her notes, you will be just fine.

5.0
3.0
ACCT1210
Mar 11, 2007

Do not listen to these horrible comments. Barb is a really good teacher. Class is always fun and she is very good at explaining things. The course can be difficult if you do not attend classes. Barb is always willing to help but if you do not ask, she won't help. Definaltely would take her again, 100%

2.0
4.0
ACCT202
Mar 26, 2007

Too much talking

5.0
2.0
ACCT1130
Apr 2, 2007

Awesome teacher! Super funny, always making everyone laugh! and bonus shes a canucks fan! if you do the homework and study you can do well. she wants her students to do well, and advices people struggling for help. so for all those ppl giving her a bad rating go study and stop ruining barb's rep

4.0
4.0
ACCT1130
Apr 21, 2007

explains clearly and thoroughly. For a student like me who hates math, Barb kept the course interesting by telling stories. Great sense of humour.

4.0
2.0
ACCT1210
May 2, 2007

decent prof, kinda funny but a little odd. Her class is pretty straigtforward, just show up and do the assigned work and you'll get an A.

5.0
3.0
ACCT3320
Nov 16, 2007

This pro is the Best Prod i ever had. She explain well. If u go to class and do all the questions she assigned, u will get an A.

5.0
3.0
ACCT1130
Dec 16, 2007

Loved Barb! Great teacher would definately take her again. She made math fun. Your mark will refect the amount of work you put into the course!!! Oh, and ask questions, she like it when you talk.

3.0
3.0
ACCT3380
Feb 7, 2008

Barb is a wonderful teacher. She makes the classes interesting and fun. She hands out notes for each chapter which is very useful. Instead of just writing all class you can actually listen. I have taken her 3 times now, all for different classes and I have always found her great! The exams are hard but pay attention and you will do fine.

4.0
4.0
ACCT1210
Mar 25, 2008

Very funny but rude at times. She always makes sure that the students understand before moving on. Do the assignments and you're guaranteed to get at least a B+. Her tests are hard but fair.

3.0
5.0
ACCT3320
Nov 21, 2008

shes funny and keeps you awake but the class average on both midterms was 50% she is an exellent way to kill time and your GPA...nuff said

1.0
5.0
COST3320
Jan 5, 2009

Does the college not have an early retirement incentive plan?! This woman is off her rocker - crazy and nuts....does the college not have a medical plan?! Prozac...nuff said.

4.0
3.0
ACCT3420
Feb 13, 2009

She is a kind of crazy, loveable nut; you just have to accept her as she is. I understand the concepts fairly easily when she goes over them and find her accomodating when asked questions. It is difficult to do extra questions b/c you have to go to her office to get the answers--I would prefer to have them posted. I fully expect to get an A.

4.0
4.0
ACCT3420
Apr 17, 2009

She's an awesome teacher. Very hard but she gives bonus marks if you participate in class. Always willing to help. She cares about students. Love her eccentric personality. It keeps you awake and entertained. Some will say she's rude but she's just sarcastic. You just have to get used to it.

3.0
5.0
ACCT3420
Apr 20, 2009

I have never said this about an instructor in the 3 years I've gone to Kwantlen, but AVOID! Her exams are not fair. She puts in 'trick' questions that include elements that have nothing to do with the material studied in class. I have NEVER not passed a class...until now.

5.0
2.0
ACCTR12
Jul 1, 2009

she is so funny.

5.0
1.0
ACCT3320
Sep 10, 2009

I love Barb! She is funny and sarcastic. She is much better than Lauretta Korman. She cares so much about her students but she expects you to work hard also. She gives very good notes. Highly recommended

5.0
3.0
ACCT3420
Oct 29, 2009

Highly recommended! I really like Barb, she gives real good notes and explains it much better than the textbook. She has a unique personality and really cares that her students understand.

5.0
1.0
ACCT3420
Nov 16, 2009

Barb rocks! She is very funny/sarcastic and really cares that her students understand. Her notes are soooo good, its simplifies the textbook. She encourages us to go and see her during office hours and she explains hard concepts so well. I like her

5.0
1.0
ACCT3420
Dec 4, 2009

Barb expects a lot but she is a good educator. I learned a lot from her class. If you are willing to put in some effort you will get a good grade. I got B+ with a bit of effort and she is very helpful during office hours! You can tell she cares.

5.0
2.0
ACCT3310
Mar 11, 2010

Barb is an amazing teacher. She really cares about her students, gives amazing feedback and always there to help. If you do all the questions she assigns in class and do any extra questions she hints you'll be just fine! Her class is always fun to be in as well always laughing and joking. If you're a hockey lover then you;ll love her!

5.0
1.0
ACCT3420
Apr 20, 2010

Barb is awesome! this course is no cake walk and she will force you to learn but she she is so good in teaching, you will learn something. You can tell she cares a lot if you do well.

4.0
4.0
ACCT3320
Jun 17, 2010

Best accounting teacher by far. She makes the lessons easy to understand by giving handouts and explaining them in simpler terms (compared to the textbook). Do come to class and pay attention though, accounting is about understanding what's going on. It's not like other subjects where you can just wing it on the day itself. Highly Recommended!

4.0
5.0
ACCT3420
Jul 8, 2010

A hard class for sure, but with effort, you will learn a lot from Barb. This is the only class where I was forced to stop memorizing because it won't get you anywhere! She ALWAYS examines on what you DIDN'T go over in class. Good teacher. I got a B which is the lowest acct. mark so far, but it was worth it.

5.0
1.0
ACCT3320
Oct 10, 2010

Barb is awesome! Took her last year and she advised the class after the first midterm that she didn't want to see anyone withdrawl and that she will help us get through it if we go see her...I was going to withdrawl but took the advice and came out with a B . Thanks Barb for caring!

3.0
3.0
ACCT666
Nov 1, 2010

barb you are awesome for reading and rating yourself. glad to see you can replicate china talk withdrawl....good work barb.

3.0
4.0
ACCT1110
Dec 18, 2010

Is it just me or is Barb posting all these 'positive' comments about herself?! Lol anyways she is an okay teacher sometimes she'd be nice but other times she'll go crazy.. she does go off topic a lot, ask her questions and do questions. midterms weren't fair though 75% ppl failed. I might take her again i don't know 50/50 chance.

5.0
2.0
ACCT3420
Apr 11, 2011

It's a hard course... harder than 3320. You have to expect that and do all the work before class, because otherwise (like me) you get left behind and no matter how many times it's explained, it doesn't make sense until you do it at least ten times yourself. Barb needs to retire for her own sanity and ours, but she's still a good teacher.

5.0
4.0
ACCTR10
Apr 15, 2011

Barb is hilarious and keeps the class interesting. If you do all the work and come to class you will do fine. Tests are hard but if you do the homework you'll be fine. It's all about putting in the work, and you will be rewarded.

4.0
4.0
ACCT3420
Apr 20, 2011

Ok guys, here is the deal. Barb may seem like a mean teacher but she really is not. She is only opening your eyes to the reality of the work ethic required for CGA and CMA designations. Attend all classes. Understand her notes thoroughly and you should have no problems. Also do EXTRA PROBLEMS if you desire a grade >C-C+ as averages tend to be <=60%

3.0
3.0
ACCT009
Jun 11, 2011

if she put in the amount of time teaching instead of chasing the canucks to and from the airport and casino then wed learn something

2.0
5.0
ACCT3420
Aug 24, 2011

Avoid. She is one of the worst teacher in Kwantlen. Exams are not fair. Exams Qs are beyond her class material. Low class avg on both MTs. Her notes are useful but dont rely on it as it help you anywhere near 50%. If you want to pass, dont take her.

1.0
5.0
ACCT3320
Nov 14, 2011

this teacher was speaking to a student and through my eavesdropping, i would definitely avoid this professor. she was so rude to this poor chinese guy. she was yelling at him and being a total b-word. not impressed by her attitude.

5.0
1.0
ACCTR
Nov 15, 2012

If u attend all the lectures and do all homework. u can do really well

2.0
5.0
ACCT3420
Dec 13, 2012

Oh Barb...She is one of the most brilliant yet peculiar human beings I have ever met in my entire life. This course is hard and even if you are a hardworking/diligent student you can still do poorly in her course. Her exams and finals are intense. It's not all about memorizing, you really have to UNDERSTAND concepts. Also:not a friendly/warm person

1.0
5.0
ACCT3380
Dec 15, 2012

aviod her. her lecture is hard to understand, the exam is difficult.

5.0
3.0
ACCT3420
Dec 11, 2013

She is a nice teacher. The only thing that she get mad at is using cellphone. Her notes are good, and her classes are funny.

5.0
2.0
3320
Jun 16, 2014

loveeeeee her! Go to class, take notes, practise and you will get an A+

3.0
4.0
ACCT3320
Dec 1, 2014

I wouldn't say that I don't recommend her as an instructor, but she definitely is for a select type of student - the kind that dedicates their entire life to accounting. She shows enthusiasm for the course but can go off topic. Her teaching style is clear enough but some questions on her exams can really get you. Work your buns off, and good luck.

4.0
3.0
ACCT3420
Dec 22, 2014

Barbara can be entertaining at times though she is eccentric all time. She loves what she does and genuinely care about her students. She is willing to go out of her way to help students although she can be very critical at times.

3.0
4.0
ACCT3320
Jul 17, 2015

Ok instructor, but not for everyone. I won't take her again bc of her attitude. Negative attitude, although constantly reminding herself to have a positive one. Gets frustrated easily if little participation or give wrong answers. Once frustrated, will not let things go. Gives good notes, but must attend to complete. Says when things are important

4.0
2.0
ACCT3320
Grade: B
Apr 11, 2016

She is a good professor if you can put up with her pickiness. Often goes off on tangents while talking about the lecture. Other than that she is a good professor.

5.0
3.0
ACCT3320
Grade: A
Nov 21, 2016
Would take again

Barbara is a amazing teacher. If you really want to learn sth about account, you should surely get her courses; however, if you just want pass her courses without doing anything, please don't take her courses. You will be failed anyways. She has lots of patience for the students. I got A plus acct 1110 by her. She is the best accounting instructor!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
ACCT4320
Nov 25, 2016
Would take again

Barb is such an amazing teacher. I definitely recommend her. She seems a little strict but she encourages her students to do really well in the course. She is always available for extra help. Her exams are out of the material she teaches in the class. She doesn't use powerpoints. She provides her own handouts which explains the material so well.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
2.0
5.0
ACCT4320
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 8, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She is a horrible teacher. Very moody and fussy. Not only you have to understand all the material she teaches, you also have to memorize it all. Formulas and formats are at the very core of this course and she expects you to remember all of them by heart. She made the cost accounting a nightmare for me. Can't wait to be done with this one.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
3.0
4.0
ACCT1110
Grade: A
May 8, 2017
Would take again

Barb is a really good, misunderstood teacher with a short temper. Shes moody and fussy. But really nice once you get to know her especially out of class. If you read all her notes and do all the homework/ extra practices, you should do fine.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
3.0
ACCT4320
Grade: B
Aug 12, 2017
Would take again

she was really good. She available to help. 2 midterms and a final. few assignments.

4.0
3.0
ACCT4320
Grade: A+
Dec 21, 2017
Would take again

Barb's SO misunderstood. Ppl who say she's "moody" dont understand her humor. Laugh at her jokes & she will like you. Gives notes that are super helpful, but leaves blanks so that u must follow along to get the answers. Be sure to do homework in PEN. She's SO helpful over email. Ive never met someone who cares about her students like Barb does.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
Would take again
4.0
3.0
ACCT3320
Apr 16, 2018
Wouldn't take again

she actually does get annoyed if no one talks and answers her in class.. but she just wants you to really learn the material and do well. her tests are based off of her notes and practice questions from the textbook

Tough Grader
Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
1.0
ACCT1110
Grade: A+
May 4, 2018
Would take again

one of the best prof i have ever seen. Crack jokes in class and do her best to make the subject clear to the students.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
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