He is a great teacher. Yes, the material is tough, and his tests are very challenging, but if you pay attention in class you can do very well. I was never bored in this class!

He is a really nice guy. He wants you to do well, cares about his students. If you go to class and pay attention you can do pretty well. Study hard for the tests, they can be kind of hard but it all comes from class.

I thought Prof. Ryan was a great teacher. He truly cares about how his students do in and outside of school. If you are an accounting major, take him. He's awesome...anyone who can keep my attention for a three hour accounting night class has to be.

Good professor. Has real world experience in accounting. Does not collect hw, tests/quizzes can be hard, but if you pay attention, you should do fine.

Great guy! Knows his stuff and makes it very interesting. His test are fair if you study and do your homework. I reccomend taking this guy!

He is a great guy! makes the class so much fun, does not use the book. Real life stories. Just study the practice tests

He was such a great teacher! Definitely take him!!! Helpful, understanding, and has a big heart.

Excellent teacher and great in explaining class material. I plan on taking him next quarter for ACC 102.

He makes the course very interesting, concepts are easy to grasp with his comparisons. Fair tests, nice guy, very caring about his students.

Professor Ryan is a wonderful teacher! He knows what he is doing and is dedicated to helping you truly understand the material and succeed in accounting. He is always more than willing to work with you. Tests are exactly what he tells you.

Clearly one of the best teachers at Depaul. Tests you on material that you go over in class.

Take Ryan before retires from teaching.True entrpreneur with many of his own start up businesses. He is a CPA and earned his MA from NWU. FUNNY, SMART, INTELLECTUAL. Man, I wish I had his personality and sense of humor. He must have been a **** with the ladies. GREAT GUY and great teacher. A+ Rating

One of the best teachers at depaul. Very helpful and explains material VERY well. quizzes and tests are very reasonable and fair, nothing tricky, drops the lowest quiz. he makes a three-hour class go by very quickly and makes class participate. TAKE HIM.

Fantastic course and professor. Very clear lectures.

Extremely funny and great professor. Interesting and learning class. Not boring-not too much work... Definitely take him!

He is the man. Very nice and helpful professor. Take him over any accounting professor at Depaul. All other accounting professors are too serious and think they know it all. Not helpful at all. Wendorf is one of these, she thinks she knows it all and is not helpful.

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The best teacher for your first accounting class. Read the chapter before the class, do the HW after and listen to him during the lectures. Will get an A. He makes you think and analyze how different things are related in business and what is the reasoning behind it. Great teacher ! A nice guy!

very hard but very interesting u learn a lot

I hate accounting but Bob actually made accounting fun and easy to understand. He incorporates real world examples, personal stories, and humor into his lectures to keep the class fun. he also know what he's talking about. i definetly would take him over again for another accounting course.

Good teacher. His taching style keeps you interested and engaged during class. You'll get and A or B if you show up and pay attention.

Great teacher, easy to understand and very helpful. He goes at the pace of the class not of the syllabus. It is a very interactive course which is helpful since it is accounting but you still have to study to get an A. I would recommend taking him especially for first timers.

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Pay attention and do the work before class like he recommends and you will do fine. Very clear. One of the better profs I have had.

He will let you know what you need to study for on exams. Overall, he was a good accounting teacher. His lectures can be boring but he will throw out some important real world knowledge from time to time. Do the reading and participate in class and he will reward you for it.

Despite having an accounting phobia, I got through this class just fine. He starts off a little slower to get everyone comfortable with the basic concepts, then speeds it up towards the end. If you pay attention, take notes, and do the homework you'll do just fine. Final paper was actually kind of fun to do. Great teacher!

Ryan knows what he is talking about. He is the kind of professor who will apply the required material to actual read life experiences. As lame as it may sound, he makes accounting fun and interesting. Midterm and Final are straight forward but you still need to study. He will never trick you on the exams.

Excellent teacher

Awesome. Grade based on 2 exams that were fairly easy.

One of DePaul's very best: very knowledgeable, focused, significant experience, and knows how to teach. He expects students to read the material and be prepared for a seminar format class: he calls on everyone each week to answer an open-ended question. He has high standards and if you do the work, you'll learn a lot.

Great Professor! If you are new to accounting, you will find his class really helpful in building your basic concept and knowledge of this subject as well as your confidence and interests.

Excellent professor

Great teacher

Accounting can be very difficult filled with A LOT of information to learn however, Professor Ryan is an amazing teacher.. Attendance is mandatory but it is totally worth it because the examples he gives in class are VERY helpful. Overall, he is a great teacher, i took him for 101 & 102 and i loved him.. I totally recommend him to anyone.

One of the best profs I've had. What is on the homework is on the test. Just that simple. He will go over concepts in class, will consistently ask if the class understands. If you don't raise your hand and ask if you don't understand, its your fault. Always willing to take the time to explain concepts.

Very effective teacher. He calls on everyone in class, which keeps you on your toes. If you pay attention in class, you will do fine. I would recommend him to anyone.

BEST PROFESSOR AT DEPAUL! I love love love him. He is so helpful and makes everything so clear. IF you don't understand something he'll make sure to help you get on the same page. I love him!

Prof. Bob is very good and clear in what he expects from the class. This class is extremely good for people with zero accounting background. He goes slow and methodical and understand different perspective people bring into the class. You will learn accounting. Take him!

He is great. He loves to teach and is very clear. Great for people that do not have an accounting background.

Professor Ryan is a descent man. He is an above average professor however will not give you the obvious answer to a question if you are struglling. Overall, I recommend him for ACC 500

Extremely easy class, test answers are based on classroom questions. If you do the classroom questions you will get an A easy.

Great professor, smart and funny. Come to class prepared by doing the questions otherwise you'll be lost when he reviews them in class. Make sure to ask questions if you don't understand the material as exams are based on class questions, some are even taked straight from the class questions!!!

Professor Ryan is the best teacher I have had at DePaul. His jokes and fun nature makes taking an Accounting class actually interesting...something I thought I would never say. Make sure to do the class questions, they are exactly like the tests (some are even the actual questions).

Had for both ACC 101 and 102. He is a very nice person and a good teacher. Can be slow at times but definitly an easy A. If he likes you(show up to all the classes), its a gauraunteed A.

The class is difficult, no doubt on this one! However, thanks to his notes it's at least somehow easier to understand. There were many questions not answered or that couldn't be even heard, though i woulnd't blame the teacher for that; there is simply to many chapters for this class and it's impossible to cover all of them in one quarter PERIOD!

The best teacher I have ever had for accounting. If you go to class, read his notes and do the class questions you are set. He breaks everything down so good that its hard not to understand him.

AWESOME --- The material is hard so hold on to your seat belt the class moves fast. Keep up with each chapter or you will be lost. Prof. Ryan is funny and is crystal clear when you are confused. He has high standards for his students. I wish all of my ACC Prof. were half this good! Take him for ACC 383 too.

The professor is great. He makes Accounting as fun as you can make it. He gives real life examples and keeps class interesting. Definitely the best teacher I have had for Accounting.

Great- applies otherwise difficult accounting concepts to real life business scenarios. Makes Accounting more interesting than I thought it could be!

Professor Ryan uses real life examples to help clarify his points, which is good if you do not have an accounting background. Test are not easy but they are fair and he gives you review questions to assist in studying. Overall, I would highly recommend him and would take him again if need be.

Professor Ryan is very good at what he does - he definitely understands Financial Accounting and tries to incorporate what is currently happening in the business world into his lectures. He is tough though. I would not take this course during summer - very fast paced. Overall, I would probably take him again.

Stern but fair.

I liked Bob and his class. Randomly calls on students but not in an intimidating way...you will get used to it. Spends much of class time giving examples, so it requires studying outside of class if u want a good grade. 20% 6 quizzes (1 drop) 35% midterm and 40% final and 5% lab. Recommended, take Bob if you get the chance!

Professor Ryan is a great teacher who cares about his students learning basic accounting principals. He breaks everything down and uses real world examples to help make his point. Test were not easy but fair and he gives out a practice Midterm/Final to assist in studying. Overall, he is a great professor.

Great teacher. Would highly recommend taking ACC 548 with him.

Good professor in depaul. Even though had a lot of things to do, he provided useful notes and clearified the concepts. A recommend professor!!

Great professor!

Ryan is the best teacher at DePaul. His exams are hard but no impossible. You will learn a lot in this class. Highly recommended teacher

His stories blend perfect with this tax teachings and helped a great deal during tests! I felt as thought I was pushed and challenged as a student. He will make u CPA ready, but will help with any trouble spots during office hours. Really a great teacher

He is hands down the best accounting teacher at Depaul! If you have a chance, take him! He sends out notes for each chapter and does what he can to help each student.

Mid-Term Review: Professor Robert J. Ryan is currently the adjunct professor of DePaul University. He obtains the M.B.A. from famous Northwestern University, M.S.T. and Bachelor degrees from prestige DePaul University. By utilizing long term teaching and practical experiences, Professor Ryan shows us the interests of the accounting profession.

Prof. Ryan is not only a great teacher, but also a great guy. I would recommend him to anyone at DePaul.

The best ACC 101 professor you can take. He does examples on the board, goes over homework(doesn't collect/grade), interacts with you during class and doesn't just lecture, and holds incredibly helpful review sessions before the midterm and final. I probably gave this class a 6-7 effort out of 10 and got on B+.

I really liked Prof. Ryan. At first, he is very intimidating because he knows what he is talking about and will call you out. But with that being said, you do need to do the work he assigns and study your butt off because, at least for me, accounting didn't come easy. If you ask for help and show that you care, he will help you out!

Hands down best professor ever. Wish he taught everyy class. Provides notes and quizzes(not collected) to help you. great lectures that are also clear which helps when it comes to the crazyness of taxes. Tests are very similar to quizzes and review. AND he cares about his students.

I worked by butt off in this class. I'm not the smartest person in the world, but ended up with a B in this class. But enough about me, Bob was a really good Instructor and cared about his students. Won't give you any extra credit, or show you any favorability. But WILL help u as a student and wants EVERYONE to do well.

Best Accoounting professor I have had. He is really helpful and cares about all of his students. He hands out outlines of each chapter and makes it clear what you have to know for the exams. Besides all of that he is a great individual with a wonderful personality.

GREAT Professor! His lectures are interesting, he always tries to make them fun and relate them to real life. Make sure you do the class questions because his exams are exactly like them. The final exam is definitely harder than the midterm, so STUDY HARD!

The professor is very helpful. His stories are easy to relate to the material. He has a great command for the subject and knows how to teach students. One of the best accounting professors here. You will have to put in a great deal of work. He is not easy, but you will learn from him. Exams are tricky. Do study guides, and HW questions.

Ryan is amazing at teaching. The material itself was very difficult to comprehend. I thought his final was much more difficult than his midterm. This is definately not an easy class. Study hard!

The best professor ever. He makes the class extremely interesting. However, be sure to study, Tax is not an easy class, lots of information to remember. Definitely recommend him.

I recommend taking him since he teaches clearly and ensures you understand the material. Quizzes and test are a tad difficult, but manageable if you study hard plus he drops 2 of your quizzes. he calls out on you so be prepared to provide an answer. attendance also mandatory

He was a great professor who took all the time his students needed. We did countless practice problems, and he told us exactly what would and would not be tested. Exams were easier than the quizzes and practice problems from class. Students did not do HW and talked during lecture, not his fault!

Ryan is an awesome teacher. He was one of the only professor's that I liked to listen to and enjoyed him as my teacher. He is a tough grader, but prepares you well for the midterm and final. They were much easier than his tests. Listen in class and do what he says and you will get an A! Awesome guy and I can't wait to take him again.

Great teacher. Probably the best I've had throughout college. This is not typically an interesting class but he makes it one. He genuinely wants you to succeed. I strongly recommend taking him. It's not easy but he will teach you what you need to know and the rest is up to you. An A is definitely attainable in this class.

IDK how to feel about the teacher. He wants you to do good, picks on everyone in the class, which could be good if you are distracted easily. quizzes were easy, midterm ehh, final was fairly easy if you study class notes. nothing to tricky.

He is a great professor. His midterm and final are from the class questions and quizzes. He uses real life examples from his own career that really make class interesting. Really keeps you on your toes during class.

Great Professor! I highly recommend. Go to almost all his classes/ do well on his "take home quizes" and he'll hook you up with 3% or more on your final grade. Man was extremely successful so he knows recruiters too. If accounting is your major get yourself noticed. Also really nice guy

Excellent professor for a generally challenging topic. Highly recommend taking him. Classes are interactive and his examples are a great help in understanding the material.

One of the best professors I have had at DePaul! He uses a lot of real-life examples from his wide background in accounting and finance, which makes the class interesting. Takes a lot of time going over problems that will be on tests. Very personable, very helpful if you need it. Really wants his students to do well and he makes it easy to do so.

He doesn't lower your grade for missing class, but the quizzes are based on the lecture more than the book. Attend all classes. The material is difficult but he makes it as easy as possible. He will award extra points for attendance. He really cares about his students and patiently explains all material. Take his class!

Mr. Ryan makes 380 a lot more enjoyable than it could have been. He is very interactive in his presentations, which helps to remember a difficult subject. The topic takes a lot of studying if you want to do well though, so don't expect to squeeze by. A lot of students did not like him, but I think it's because they were not willing to study.

Professor Ryan is one of the best professors I have had at DePaul. He cares about all of his students doing well and tries not to leave anyone behind. He picks people out in class to use in real world examples which will help remember stuff for the tests. Do all of the class questions and you will be prepared for class. Take him!!

Very clear and helpful. Very nice notes and class questions. Quizzes are helpful and he wants his students to succeed. One of the best and most fun teachers I've had.

No power points. Likes to keep class alert. Class questions helped, the test questions are similar in difficulty. If you understand the class questions and why answers are right AND wrong it will help you. Your grade is 3 exams which is good bcuz it means less material for each test. Use an old edition of the book, I used a 2 yr. old edition & A.

He will provide you with everything you need to pass! Study class questions and quizzes and you'll pass

This guy is a great professor. He puts you on the spot and makes everyone stay on their toes with learning the material. Lectures always seem to go by quickly and students have a good time in class cuz the guy's hilarious. He makes you work hard but gives you encouragement and a good reason to do well. Assignments are not graded but essential

One of the best professors I've had by far. I would definitely recommend him if you're not the best at accounting. Makes everything clear, and encourages you to do well. Homework isn't necessary but a must do to better understand. Take him!!!

Really great professor. Always available if you need help. Tests are hard, but a lot of the time you have seen something on the test in the homework. Go to class to understand what he is talking about. Really enjoyed class.

One of my favorite professors. Definitely not the easiest, but you will learn a ton in this class. If you're an ACC major I highly recommend taking a class with Prof. Ryan. You'll have to work hard for the A, but he'll prepare you for future classes better than anyone else.

He was the best professor I have ever had. He explains everything very well. Class participation is huge. There are three tests, the first one is the easiest. The final is cumulative. Lots of studying but he manages to make tax interesting. Take him!!!

3 tests - 1) 15% 2)30% 3) cumulative at 45%. Tests are tough but you can do well if you understand the lecture and have completed the class questions prior going to class. Don't buy/read the book, focus on class questions and the bullet points during the lecture and you will do fine. The final is cumulative but focuses on the basics.

Bases class around CPA exam questions. Big curve on tests. Explains material clearly, but refuses to answer questions in class. If you need to ask questions to understand the material, plan on spending a lot of time at his office hours, where he is very helpful. DON'T BUY THE TEXTBOOK, ITS USELESS costs about $300 and you wont use it once.

Attendance is mandatory. Class is structured around 3 tests. The first test is much easier than the other two. Conveys the material clearly, also a very nice guy. Questions on the tests come straight from the Class Questions. He does not go over all of the answers to the class questions. See him in office hours and he will show you how to do them.

GREAT lecturer, but tests are HARD, slight curve. Hes great at connecting the dots, so to speak, but a lot of that gets lot when you take the tests. Material is difficult to understand, expect to reteach yourself when it comes to the heavy math. He likes to put kids on the spot and make them answer questions about the lectures, its uncomfortable.

Fantastic professor! Professor Ryan uses the Socratic method. Make's you more confident in your answers and decisions. A great professor to get to know! He is fantastic!

After reading some comments, I think many do a disservice to Mr. Ryan. People seem to agree that he is a genuine person, which he is. During his lectures, he'll occasionally call on people and it might make people uncomfortable. Personally, I find that to be a positive. Leave your comfort zone people! His test questions are a tad confusing.

Walked in terrified of accounting, left loving it and genuinely interested in the subject. Great lectures and awesome real world examples. One of my favorite professors thus far. As a Kellogg grad and ex CFO, you will gain valuable business knowledge through Mr. Ryan. I would highly recommend.

Professor Ryan was among the best professors I've had. He's a seasoned professional giving back to the institution by sharing his knowledge with the students. Grade is based off 5/6 quizzes, midterm and final. You aren't required to go lecture, but his notes and examples best help you understand the material. He's very interactive, too.

Mr. Ryan is THE BEST professor I have ever had at DePaul. The class is not easy, but Mr. Ryan really knows how to deliver the material so everybody understands it. He is very intelligent and nice person. Definitely would take him again!

Amazing professor, not easy but makes everything relate-able and easy to understand. Cares about the students, great notes. 10/10 recommend.

This is not an easy class but Bob does a really good job explaining the material and preparing you for every test. He goes over every homework assignment, provides test reviews. I walked in his class thinking Tax will be very annoying but i left the class with a lot of knowledge and really liked the class. Totally recommend he is simply awesome!

Prof. Ryan is overall a very good professor. He has real world experience and presents challenging material in an easy to learn way. Lectures can be dry, but pay attention in this class and you will succeed - his expectations are clear. I am not into accounting in the slightest, but I do feel that I understand it much better thanks to Prof. Ryan.

So the review below is completely blown out of proportion. Professor Ryan is a great teacher. He tells you exactly what is on the midterm (which he stated was multiple choice, T/F and matching. Nothing is surprise to us on tests and quizzes. He explains everything to real life situations. He is always available for any help outside of class.

Bob, is a fantastic professor for accounting. Whether you are a student who is majoring in ACC or need to take this as part of your BUS requirements, this is the guy to take. Also, I would advise anyone taking him to understand that what you put in is what you will get out. He by far is very clear on what will be on the exams and quizzes.

This professor is great! This will not be an easy class, the professor will challenge you to understand the material. This is awesome because you learn a ton and his class is not boring at all. For an accounting professor, he does a phenomenal job! Put in the work and you will get a good grade! Extremely brilliant man! TAKE HIM FOR ACCOUNTING!

bob has easily become my favorite professor at depaul, and i genuinely wish i could take him for every accounting class. he directly relates his material back to real world examples and makes lectures relatively easy to understand. fair warning, he makes earn your grade, but you will genuinely take away a lot from this course.

He is awesome. One of the best lectures you will sit in. The class is for sure difficult, but very achievable. He does make you work for it, and you MUST pay attention in class to do well. His lectures are very engaging and he makes everything very relatable.

Hands down the greatest professor at DePaul. Can come off as a little rude time to time, but he never actually means any hard. Super helpful and definitely worth taking if you want to learn and prep for the future.

Some of these reviews surprised me, I had Professor Ryan for an online class and really enjoyed it. When you think of an online accounting class during the summer term you cringe. But this was one of the best online classes I've ever taken. Keep up and study adequately and you'll do fine. DO THE CLASS QUESTIONS!!

No book needed. Study the note packets and class questions and you will pass with at least a B. Attendance isn't mandatory but is mentally noted for future references. No surprises as far as tests. Be prepared to participate in real life scenarios. They aren't to intimidate you but to put things into perspective. Very friendly NO PHONES!

can be a little intimidating cause he likes to call on students, but not too bad. Class is clear, so as long as you go to class and do the work in his packets you should be good. Textbook is not needed at all so don't bother buying. Posts lectures online so you can go over anything you are having trouble with. Would recommend

One of the best Professors. You will learn so many things that you will be able to explain to others easily as well. Tests are challenging, pay a lot of attention to HW and Quizzes handouts and be very attentive to details (most fail here when taking the exams). He will do a lot to see everyone successful, and easily fail you if you put no effort.

Good real life examples. Talks slow and doesn't always say what he means. Be ready to put time in outside of class. Tough material for sure but he lets you know what to study and gives you ample material to study. Grades were final, midterm, and 6 quizes. He drops the lowest quiz. Show up to lectures. no talking or phones during class.

This professor is amazing. He uses real life stories and engages the entire class in discussion which makes the class so much. Just the perfect amount of challenging. I learned so much from him beyond the scope of the class. He is a truly gifted teacher. Unfortunaly, he is the only great teacher I have experienced at DePaul so far.

Robert J (The accounting one) Ryan is a tough but great professor. He uses real life examples in his lectures to connect with course materials. The six quizzes were all good resources to see what you needed improvement on and the lowest is dropped. There was nothing on the midterm or final that we did not discuss and both had a small curve applied.

Kind and open-minded individual. Might seem intimidating at first, but he's actually very nice, and he's patient so ask questions.

The course material is very difficult. Professor Ryan often tells stories to teach a topic, so pay attention. Also, he will call on random students during class, so pay attention. The key to this class is mastering the homework and studying the notes. Final is cumulative so it's a good idea to review tests 1 and 2 during office hours.

The class consists of weekly quizzes, 15 questions, that are not too difficult. If you study the class questions, a weekly homework assignment, then you should do fine on the quizzes. They are basically the same questions on the quiz just with different numbers.

I just graduated from the accounting program but I had Bob Ryan in my freshman year. Top tier accounting professor, highly recommend if you want to get a good foundation to set yourself up for success in the program.