understands material, fun easy going

interesting teacher easy going

pretty easy, just make sure you pay attention

easy class, fun teacher

easy teacher,questions are multiple choice

very good teacher, explains the solution to problems in detail and gives out important financial advice, i also like his stories about submarines

Best teacher in the university. Easy exams and he's so ho-hum about everything.

He's totally cool! Do the exams and study directly from them. Do not take Mcwilliams for man. accting or you'll be dyin'!! Definitely take Buck instead.

Had him for Managerial and Financial... Great guy and you learn alot, not too tough.. Make sure to ask him submariine questions.

This guy is awesome! Tests are easy, since he takes most from quizes and practice exams. Talks about other stuff besides class, like car payments, mortgages, and real estate. I come more for the interesting stuff he talks about.

first half of class is jokes, second half is lectures, powerpoints, and practice quizzes which eventually becomes the exact questions on the quiz. class is done 30 mins early everyday. on a lecture day about 15 out of about 50 students show up to class.

Jokes in the beginning of the class. 3 exams and a final. Just study for his quizzes and practice exams. He curves the exams and the final.

great teacher, funny, lectures is always fun.. just study his quiz and practice exam and you got almost 50% of the exam... you can easily get an A in this class...

Great professor but a little fast during the lectures. Study his practice quizes and you'll do fine in midterms. Drops 1 out of 4 exams. No final.

The actual lectures were not helpful at all. What does help is when he goes over the practice quizzes and problems in class. You take 4 exams and drop the lowest. Professor is always willing to help if you ask. Study off the practice problems.

He reuses all of the midterms, so find someone who took his class and see if they have the old tests. If you do well on the midterms, you don't need to take the final. VERY easy A. :)

Great professor, down to earth, do the exercises and you will be good... no homework or bs...

He's the easiest accounting teacher at SJSU. A half dozen quizzes and 4 exams, with the lowest score dropped. He goes over practice exams in class which have the same content as the real ones. You have to teach yourself most of the material, though...

If you want an easy A, PLEASE take him. His exams are exactly like the practice exams. He goes over everything before the tests. He curves sometimes. He loves to talk about stuff that are really actually important in life so his lectures can be quite useful in reality.

He's a very nice, and funny guy. He makes the class very easy, just study his quizes and reivews, then you should not have any problem getting B or even A. Take his class!

Easy A/B if you get all review sheets and attend class 80% of the time. Many MT ?s copied from review. Funny guy, tells personal stories to break monotony of acct. People that gave him poor ratings either didn't attend class or didn't get review sheets.

Go to class and try to pay attention. you always get out early anyways. make sure you get all review sheets and review them as if they are the actuall test. will get atleast a C. drops lowest test score. awsome guy

Funny guy, very laid back, and cool. His tests are easy if you prepared for them. I didnt and ended up with B in his class.

Very fasinating professor. Really cares for his students. Didnt learn much accounting from him, but he taught me more about what is important to succeed in life. Really cares for his students. 4 tests drops lowest one. Material isnt hard. Practice tests, and all that good stuff. Take him, you will be inspired.

Best teacher ever. The jokes he says in the beginning of class are funny as hell. I smoked cigarettes with him every time after class. Like i said, best teacher ever.

Solid teacher, willing to help out durring his office hours w/ school questions and other healpfull advice

Buck is quite knowledgeable, but he doesn't like to teach accounting, just how to make money, real estate, or submarines. Has 4 multiple guess tests, drops lowest score. I never cracked the book or did the online homework and still got an A, but I cannot tell you much about accounting.

I didn't learn much from this class. He goes through the material really fast. He is a pretty decent grader, he gives three tests and drops the lowest one. If you study and know the material you will do fine.

Keep up to date and you will do fine. Great teacher. Helps to go to class but even I haven't all the time and I find this teacher still extremely helpful when I need to catch up. He knows what he's talking about so if you don't understand, just ask and it should become pretty clear.

he's a very helpful professor only if you ask him questions. his class is easy b/c the hw is online n is due at very end of class meeting. you can even drop final if you want to, but his exames aren't so easy b/c honestly he doesnt teach material tha much, it's all about other stuff than the textbook n i don't learn much from him.

Excellent Professor w/ lots to bring to the table. Ideal for graduate students who like stimulating debate and open discussion on just about anything.

Very nice guy that wants his student to do well. Grades very fairly with a very generous curve. Drops lowest test score. Just remember to study the practice quiz and exams along with any handouts and you will do fine. Keeps students engaged. Twos problems, he moves to fast during lecture and he doesn't show his mathematical work although very simpl

Very cool guy! Know his stuff very well. He curved the class pretty good. Didn't really study but still got B...Higher Recommended!!

Socratic method to the max. If no students ask any questions about accounting there is very little chance it will be covered. Occasionally did some accounting stuff but mostly learned about real estate, golfing, and submarines. Just show up to raise your grade by 5%. Likes telling jokes about his wife (they're funny too).

he is so cool! take him, you will learn only the things people will need to know when they get out into the real world. he is generous with the quizzes, just make sure to study off the quizzes and lecture for the tests and you will pass his class. :)

You don't need the textbook for this class. Just show up to class everyday and pay attention. He explains things THAT well. Pretty chill dude, I highly recommend! Since everything was explained so well in the lecture, I only had to study about 30 minutes before each exam and I was good to go.

hes a good guy, remember to study the practice quizes and practice tests, droppes lowest test. ask questions or hes gonnna quit!

uses a lot of questions from the in class quizzes and practice exams. those are most helpful when studying. very approachable. teaches you more about life than just accounting. not a hard class at all.

all he does is read off the ppt and do problems on the board. way hard class. but he really does want you to pass. make sure you study the in class quizes because a lot of those questions are going to be on the exam too. and make sure you show up the days EC is offered cuz its a free grade point and those are wut saved me 2 pass. dont need book tho

THE BEST EVER...APPLIES ACCT TO HOW IT ACTUALY WORKS IN THE REAL LIFE...GREAT JOKES...ALWAYS LIKED GOING TO HIS CLASSES AND GIVES YOU HINTS ON HOW TO BE RICH...DO REVIEWS AND COME TO CLASS...

Awesome Teacher! Bright guy when it comes to real estate and accounting. Makes it very easy to learn and always fun to go to class. Cracks jokes all the time!

All I have to say is that this is one of the nicest professors I've had. He uses a lot of questions from quizes and practice exams and they are ALL multiple choice. I bought the book and have yet to sneak a peak...highly recommend this professor.

not as easy as people say because his teaching method is kinda weird. he skips a few steps during the math part and everyone will ALWAYS ask: how did you get x? his answer is usually: well i just added this and multiplied this to get it. so basically you really need that book/cd-rom thing for a B or better

I personally thought this was a tough class. I need teachers to show how to solve problem, which he doesn't do a good job. He reads off the ppt slides, which u can get from the book's website, so you don't need the book. He's a cool teacher, but i don't like teaching method. There are only 4 test, and it's all 100 points. He drops the lowest test.

God I love this teacher!!! I failed one midterm and didn't take the final and still got a B in the class. It is totally possible to get an A in this class. He is very helpfull when you ask him questions. He explains material well and shows us only what is the most importaint. Really great guy!!

VERY EASY PROF AND CLASS. TELLS YOU WHAT'S IMPORTANT AND WHAT WILL BE ON THE TEST. QUIZZES WERE ALL FREEBIES, AND FINAL WAS OPTIONAL(EVEN THOUGH U HAD TO SHOW UP). WOULD DEF TAKE HIM AGAIN. TEACHES OFF PPT SLIDES, BUT JUST DO THE IN CLASS REVIEW AND QUIZZES AND YOU'LL BE SET FOR THE EXAMS

He is a super cool teacher! He tells jokes and shows funny videos to get you awake and interested. He teaches the lecture well and tells you what he thinks from HIS experience. The material isn't too bad but he helps everyone who needs help and will stay after class.. he stayed with my class until 9pm for those who needed help.. I would suggest him

Funny, knowledgeable on subject, fair grading, hard to get lower than a C, easy to get an A. Sounds like the perfect prof. wait hes a Boston fan.

Cool guy. Love his style of teaching. Gives 3 midterms-which he drops 1, and has a final on the last 3 chapters. Gives in class work and quizzes that arent graded, as well as gives a practice mid-terms/final before hand. Also offers extra credit that count as 1 % point to your overall grade. He also has a funny personality. Take this guy!

Really experienced professor. He whips through his lectures really fast but he goes over a ton of example problems to make sure you understand. Doesn't take attendance or collect hw but go to class since most of his exam questions are right off his handouts, which he goes over in detail.

Best professor i have had during my academic years at SJSU

if you are reading this and looking for a bus21 teacher, take this teacher! i forgot everything i learned in bus20 and yet i still have a high A in this class. Don't read the book, show up everyday, print out his slides, and he goes over everything you need to know in class. tests are multiple choice. drops lowest test score and takes avg.

funny guy. reads funny emails and shows youtube videos during class. passes out practice quizzes and tests. study these and how to get these answers and many of the same questions will be on the midterms and final. no homework.

Prof. Buck is a great professor, the tests are straight from the in-class worksheets and quizzes. Remember the formulas and read the text. With his wealth of knowledge, you'll get more value if you have questions from the reading or personal financial matters. A+ prof.

He is the easiest professor ever at SJSU,even though he has extensive handon business experience. Love to discuss real problems with students and teaching. Will take his class anytime.Highly recommend him!!

A great professor. Pay attention and you'll do just fine. He can actually create an environment where students ask questions and actually discuss things. Prof. Buck does an amazing job of relating the material to the real world. He really wants to help his students in class or out. He's a credit to SJSU and teaching.

Buck was simply put the best teacher around. I took his night class and he knows how to keep students engaged when it's dark out! He is straightforward and teaches real life not just the textbook which was great. SJSU is lucky to have him so if you have the opportunity you should take his class hands down.

Cool guy. Tells jokes every class. Explicitly states problems and what he expects for exams. No mandatory homework, attendance, or in class quizzes. 4 exams, drops lowest so if you pass the first 3 then you don't have to take final. Get a 69.5% in the class and he will give you a C. I hate accounting with a passion, but I passed easy in this class.

i dont know what the other people are talking about. seriously relaxed teacher and just does it because he loves it. he was never late and wasnt unorganized. also you dont have to teach yourself or else i would have failed. hes clear and willing to answer questions. my worst subject, but great prof. plus no mandatory attendance...

Best professor I have taken and SJSU. Tells you exactly what you need to know for the exams. Don't necessarily need to attend lectures but he gives practice quizes which do not count for your grade but have the types of questions you'll see on the tests. I literally got an A+ and barely tried.

Took the class over cuz i wanted to get this professor. He teaches cuz he wants and teaches students the things you really need to know in the real world, not by text book.he gives you many chances to raise your grade. I didnt take the final and got B-. 1st exam was 85%,2nd 65%, 3rd-80%. Your stupid if you dont take him...he curves too.

Prof. Buck knows his stuff. Keeps the class interesting by telling jokes. One of the most helpful teachers I've had at SJSU. Highly recommend 3 midterms 1 final and he drops the lowest score. Very approachable and explains info well.

you can talk to him about ANYTHING such as making money and he'l give you advice.but when it comes to teaching accounting.AVOID HIM.1/3 of the class is spent on telling jokes and the rest is on his attempt to teach.he lectures of off ppt slides from the book and does not prepare you at all for upper division accounting.teach self class by reading.

Great professor. Its great that he tries to keep the class entertained with jokes but he spends way too much time telling jokes. Its a winter class - and time is very limited. He spends sometimes 30 min telling jokes then he rushes through the material. Should spend more time on the material by going over it in more detail.

The best professor in the college of business at SJSU! This guy is both a CPA and CMA; needless to say, this guy knows his accounting and teaches it very well. Also, he gives the best advice I've ever heard about growing your own wealth. Visit he his office hours, he's a blast to chat with!

The best professor I have had since I've been at SJSU. Accounting has never been an interesting subject in my opinion but he made me want to go to class. Very informative about the real world & constantly tells jokes. Learn to write quickly because he does. Complains about not being voted as hot here so lets all vote him yes for hotness!

I've taken him for financial (failed it previously) and managerial. Really easy and goes through material in lament's terms. However, he should spend less time on funny material and more time on teaching. Good if you're not interested in accounting; bad if you're majoring in it.

It's a very easy class if you just study the studyguides and practice tests he gives you. They are exactly the same on the midterm and final! I advise you don't buy the book. There is a mandatory assignment to join a club or having another option of doing the paper.

I took winter intercession with Mr. Buck, he is funny, you watch youtube vids first 30 min of class. Got through without book, strictly studying from slides and handouts. Lets you know exactly what will be on test and grades on curve! He also has much experience and will provide very helpful advice.

This prof has incredible real world experience and business insights, fair grading, and very good with the material. He is very passionate about teaching and helping students reach their goals. NOT an easy A, but it is achievable if you take advantage of all of the opportunities to get help.

Easy A professor. Book is not required, so don't buy it. 3 midterms and 1 final. Drops the lowest one. I got an A on midterms so didn't have to take final. You learn from the in-class handouts and practice exams. If you want an Easy A, this is your class, if you want to learn something, this is not the prof to take.

Had no interest in accounting but managerial accounting is quite different and Buck teaches the concepts well. Would recommend future students to pay attention to practice problems/exams and focus on understanding what each formula means/yields in the context of business decisions. Buck entertains class with videos and jokes too. Ask him questions!

Not hard concepts, but he speeds through material. Grade is best 3 of 4 tests so you can skip final if you want. Join a club and do it early. I did FMA and it was 1 hr. a week for 4 weeks. To get a C you need to avg. 67% on 3 tests and the other 10% of grade from joining club. Super nice guy with lots of advice but teaching style not for everyone.

Awesome / Amazing professor. Really cares about his students, is always available in office hours to talk about anything from the next test to any other questions he can help with using his vast life experience (pretty much anything from buying your first house to questions about the navy.)

Professor Buck covers the material in PowerPoint, makes all materials available including in-class work, quizzes and prep exams. He is knowledgeable, has practical experience and a great sense of humor and is very helpful. His goal is for students to understand concepts; he will not try to fail you. If you do all the work, you will pass exams.

Show up 15 mins after the start time since he usually chit chats at the beginning of each class. Joined a club for 10% of the grade, which was actually really fun for me. Gives great supplemental study guides/quizzes. Study the practice exam and practice hw problems and you'll pass no problem!

Nice and extremely approachable guy. Seems to really want to help students out. Exams are not that difficult if you do the homework & study guide. Spent a lot of time on tangents and would speed through lectures, so you really need to study a lot on your own. Drops lowest exam. Usually lets class out early!

By the end of the year a lot of people will skip class because no one likes accounting. If you stick with it then you will get an easy A because he will hand you a practice guide for every single quiz, midterm, and final. Additionally, he grades midterms on a curve, drops the lowest grade, and has extra credit.

Professor Buck makes it accounting pretty easy, which is saying something because I'm a bit of a dunce when it comes to accounting. His notation is kind of hard for me to follow sometimes, but he's very approachable and stops to answer questions. Make sure you know your conceptual stuff for his tests though, knowing how to do the math isn't enough.

THIS IS THE PROF YOU MUST TAKE. Easy A+. Just go to lectures, study handouts and you will get an A+. Mr Buck also has a sense of humor. I highly recommend him!

Class going over important worksheets, power point, discussions. 3 midterms, lowest one is dropped. one final. a project, or you could join the a some kind of accounting club, believe it was CMA? Very knowledgeable teacher, smart guy, he's got a lot of experience.

He grades on 3 midterms and joining the IMA club. He used to be an executive for a utilities company in Maine. You gotta take him, he gives a real world, business perspective for the class. He's also extremely knowledgeable in life tips and making it to the top in the industry. If you want to learn more than just the textbook, take Carroll.