This teacher isn't as bad as those mentioned below. He gives us review before each test, and it's easy to get a "A". Of course, you need to read the testbook.

Expectations for the course were clearly outlined w/ xtra credit. Read class materials! He's great at answering acct questions. He's great if you're preparing for a career in acct. People w/ a bad attitude about earning their grade - Stay Away!

Good lecture and activities. Very friendly and helpful. Quizes is sort of hard. If you looking for good and easy professor, you would wanna take this class.

good teacher, very helpful. explians everything clearly in class. courses using real life incidents as examples. his courses requires lots brain storming. easy course with just listen to his lecture. if u are intresting in accounting or business, take his course. it's fun and u will learn a lot.

Chris is an excellent teacher, he knows accounting very well and makes it interesting for 1st timers. This guy is a total character. Material is difficult, need to study and do HW. If you're a ghetto thug or homie who hates learning, this class is not for you. I highly recommend for studious minds.

It took me awhile before I got used to his accent. However, I think I learned a lot in his class. There are plenty of extra credit opportunities.

Very good teacher If you want to understand accounting take his class. If you want to have only a grade or a diploma ,Chris Kwak is not for you. He didn'l like the stupid people !!!

Extremely funny and teaches well, but not easy.

He's a the "golden key to success" He's very funny. He knows very well his stuff. Many opportunities for extra-credit.You have to participate in his class, do the homework, the project and you'll get an A Accounting is not hard with him You understand everything.I did Acct 1B (and I get an A)with somebody else and I took an auditing in his Acct B

Verry good teacher You have to study a lot but if you did HW everything it's OK He give a lot of extra credit, so you can get an A if you want.But the most important is that you understand what you learn His tests,and exam are very useful The hand-out and the demonstrative problems are very good too.Take his class! You will never disappointed

If you're serious about having an accounting career, take Chris Kwak's courses. He really knows what he's teaching, and cares about his students alot. Also, it seems hard, but if you come to his classes everyday, do the homework, do extra credit assignments, I don't see why you can't get an A.

Chris Kwak is an extraordinary teacher. His passion for accounting is clearly evident. I hated the subject before I started, and loved it after Acct.1A.Come to class,do his handouts,and ask Q's.He will meet you half way.It is sad to see all of the negative comments about him(THEY ARE ALL ****).Students don't do well, and lie on the internet!!

Kwak is one of very few teachers who teach because they are interested in having their students really learn what they need to know. He is not bound by useless situations that will rarely occur in our lives. Instead, he teaches how to cope with unexpected events in our business careers. One's that are NOT in the books we read.

i just took his midterm exam n wanted to tell all those who think kwak is hard...if u take good notes, go thru the assesment n quizes ,,u r totally prepared for his exam...i did that...even though i didn't do that well..i knew if i had worked harder i'm sure to have an A..u really learn business when u take his class.take him n don't listen 2 hypes

He is a nice teacher who is fun and willing to help. I got A for both of his classess. The class itself is easy when you understand the principle of accounting. His jokes are fun too!

He is nice and funny teacher but he's never be on time. Ooh boy, the final showing up late in 25 minutes is unacceptable. Anyway, I got an A.

I AM CURRENTLY TAKING HIS AUDITING CLASS AND I AM WONDERING WHY SO MANY HAVE RATED HIM BADLY. BUT I TRULY LIKE THIS GUY. HE IS EASY, HELPFUL, AND HIS EXAMS ARE EASY TOO. IF YOU DO THE QUIZZES WELL THE SAME QS WILL BE IN YOUR MIDTERMS AND MAYBE THE FINALS. I HAVE STILL NOT TAKEN THE FINALS YET BUT I AM SURE HE IS NOT GOING TO BE HARD. I LIKE HIM

Funny and helpfulguy. People who said he hard seem should not major in accounting

Provide explanation for accounting theories very easy to understand.

Very interesting class and very useful lecture.

he is an excellent professor. He goes out of his way to meet with students and arrange a classroom session.At De Anza they didn't want to give him classroom for the session but he made it possible for us to have a 3 session meeting. His online discussions are excellent too.. very challenging which I like!

He is an excellent teacher. The problem with most of the students who have graded him have not put in the amount of work required for the class. Most of the students are expecting the prof to come in do the lecture and that is not the way this prof works.If you read your assignment and come prepared and talk with the prof he is helpful.

I took 4 classes from him. He is very motivated, passionate about teaching. His use of CPA exam questions are very hard, but gave me the confidence to sit for CPA exam and pass for the sections I took his classes on. Once you get used to him, his classes are great. You learn a lot more than just whats in the chapters.

He is very passionate about subject, and really knows the material. I learned every thing I need to pass BEC on CPA exam from this class. Text book was great. If you really want to learn, then he is great. He goes above and beyond the text book to teach you.

He is very passionate about subject, and really knows the material. I got the fundamentals of AUD, so studying for CPA exam was a breeze. Got a 90% on CPA exam in this section. Class was interesting and fun - and auditing is dry material.

Professor Kwak knows material very well. Some of his questions are even harder than CPA exam problem. I strongly recommend all the CPA candidate take his class. It will help you well prepare for CPA exam.

He demonstrates some of real CPA problems in the class. His class would help you well prepare for CPA exam.

Great Teacher take him for sure. Give Kwak a 1C already!!! The guy cares and has real life experience in the field. Will take time to mentor and also not that hard a class if your study hard and try. As for all the Kwak haters get a life. Fun class + fun teacher = TAKE THE CLASS. You will have to work ,so good luck if your a lazy hater.

Great class loved every minute of it.Would recommend to any person trying to become an accountant.The man cares for his students and has an optional Friday class for Q&A, or to work on the group projects.If you are not stupid or a jerk you will like this class.Fun,entertaining,and educational.What education is supposed to be about. GIVE KWAK A 1C!

A professional instructor. A nice person.

good professor, try with him

An excellent professor to learn from, if your are serious about Accounting !! The best accounting professor I had had!!

execellent professor! Take him~~

I feel I am very fortunate to have him as my professors with my intermediate accounting. Everyone knows Intermediate Accounting is very hard, I wasn't majoy in Accounting,but Chris helped me to understand the basic accounting concept better through his unique teaching. He is really take effort to help us, also he is very nice person!

Professor Kwak is very knowledgeable, is enthusiastic about the subject he teaches and has the ability to convey difficult concepts in a way that is more easily understood. DeAnza is fortunate to have an instructor with his ability.

Good concept explaining.

His lecture helped me understand the accounting concept and the subject very much. In his lecture, using various problems, he showed us how to solve them step by step explaining in detail.

I can only recommend this teacher! Acct51b is the hardest class in accounting, but if you read your textbook and go to his lecture classes the class will be easy for you! His classes are fun and very interesting!

He gave us his own understanding/explanation about the subjects, not just from the book. His lectures have deep. He has been sick from a car accident, but still teaching us. I really appreciate that. Some times, the lectures were too fast though. Parts of the problems were because we only have 1 quarter for a 2 quarter subject for Acct 51B.

He is a very knowledgeable professor and a nice man. He knows material very well and his real life experiences may help you understand the accounting concepts.If you read the book and go to his class, you will learn a lot.

I thought Kwak was pretty good. His lectures were mostly more problems like the ones assigned as homework. Both were consistent with problems on his exams. Lots of extra problems (and solutions) were available on his class website. I'm taking him again for auditing this quarter.

Auditing is the last accounting class of this major which mean it's the hardest subject class. Auditing is a conceptional class that really hard to master the concepts unless you have auditing experience. Pro. Kwak helps us to build up the concepts and the whole picture of auditing process. You will get a lots by attending his lecture class.

Very knowledgeable professor. In his class you will get both deep understanding on the concept of auditing and a key to learnig.

An excellent for Accounting major student to learn from !! Thnaks for your teaching Professor Kwak!! We, the Auditing class students, all love you !!

He really knows about what he is teaching,especially in auditing class.He explained very clear and in some interesting way.I like him.

Prof Kwak is very, very helpful and wants everyone to do well. He is fair and gives interesting lectures. I enjoyed his class and would take it again. Linda

Absolutely wonderful class. Very interactive teacher I loved going to class. I didnt get an A because i had a low HW average but I was able to get As on the Tests. I suggest doing the HW though, I have a tendency to slack off. If i could learn here You will Do AWESOME! Best Accounting Teacher at DA.

I took Auditing and Intermediate Accounting Part 1 with him. I thought I'd get a B+ but ended up getting an A. I think he curves the grade. I am now taking 51B. Please don't take 51B first! The second part will be harder to understand without reading the first half of the book. Even if you're waitlisted in 51A, everyone gets in.

This is an upper level class, more difficult than ACCT 1A, 1B, and 1C. Professor Kwak really focused on the framework of this subject. Instead of using textbook questions, he created his own with easier numbers which helps to understand the ideas. His exams are very easy, as long as you listen to his lecture, you'll pass for sure!

He is a very good professor, and I really enjoyed his class. His class is very easy. I took ACCT 1A with him also. He has worked for PWC and HP for many years. He often tells us his stories when working there. He always related the actual business world to accounting which is very interesting.

Took Acct1b online. Seemed like a lot of work at first but the ppt & his lecture notes are very helpful. He will extend some dues dates occasionally when the chapter is more intense. I emailed him several times about a variety of questions & issues I was having with homework. Kwak was responsive, very helpful & most important he was encouraging.

Currently taking Acct 51B, also took 51A and 1C from Kwak. Excellent professor with both industry experience and teaching ability to frame the subject areas to provide a deeper understanding of material. His expectations are high so class attendance, participation and attention are important. Online homework w/ in-class tests. Super class.

I had Acctg 51A in Fall '11. First quarter using Connect Plus/Blackboard homework and learning system. Homework is online with some quizes taken in class. An entertaining lecturer, Mr. Kwak gives many examples from real life experience to supplement the book. Read book, be prepared, participate in class, and get an A. 1 pg notes allowed for exams.

Kwak really has his sense of humor which makes the lecture interesting. He uses lots of real life example and jokes but sometimes goes off topic. Homework is absolutely mandatory and can actually determine your grades so make sure to do it

Kwak is not horrible like comments state. Most likely those people where ones who showed up and did nothing and expect to get a good grade. If you go, do the reading and participate in class I don't see how you can fail. Dont take him if your lazy because he will call you out.

Kwak is awesome. He's a funny guy who's always busting jokes. He's got a ton of real world experience that he translates into the class which is something that I believe is really helpful. Not an easy A though, you have to constantly study and study but then again, it's accounting. Not an easy concept to grab right off the bat. It takes time.

Kwak really pays attention about his student and make his lecture interesting. Homework absolutely mandatory.

Chris Kwak is an extraordinarily committed professor who goes the extra mile to facilitate student learning & success. His eagerness to impart knowledge comes across in his frequent excitement in class over an otherwise dry topic. If you loose where he is going in a lecture, he does repeat the main points to ensure that nobody is left behind.

Great accounting teacher! Is willing to help and answer any questions you have and responds to your emails in a timely manner. Learned more in 6 weeks then I did last quarter. Would definitely take Prof. Kwak's class again.

Both classes require a decent amount of dedication and work, but Kwak was lenient on due dates, extensions, and grading in general. Quizzes were graded by peers, or ourselves, on the honor system. Tests were difficult, but were never to the point of blindsiding students with material outside of the book/lectures. It's hard to fail either class.

First time taking an online course but he was extremely helpful and responded to all my email questions in a short period of time. You will need to read the book for the HW and Exams but he gives you a lot of chances to do well. Loved the class discussion online.

Pretty knowledgeable. Not easy, though: come to class prepared.

Professor Kwak is one of the rare teachers that sincerely cares about his students. I took his auditing class and found it to be very practical. It is an intense course so be prepared to learn a great deal! I completed a business program at UC Berkeley before and found Professor Kwak be more engaging and helpful than my previous professors

Professor Kwak is one of the rare professors that actually care about his students' career growth. I went to UC Berkeley's business program and find Professor Kwak to be more engaging and teaches more practical knowledge than my previous professors. Be prepared to learn a great deal!

I highly recommend Prof Kwak’s Auditing class if you’re preparing to sit for the CPA exam. His lecture will be helpful in grasping the concept. At the end of the quarter,you’ll realize how much you’ve mastered the concept due to his lecture.He genuinely cares about his students’ career growth.I’m very pleased that I took his class.Thank u,Prof Kwak

This is the 2nd Class I have taken with Kwak. He really knows his stuff. He is helpful and responds right away with any questions you may have. Kwak is a great teacher and I would def take him again.

Prof Kwak is a great professor. He answers all questions. He explains very well. He encourages you to study a lot. I would like to take 1B with him.

Kwak is a really great professor. I took accounting 1A with him. He is very helpful. he focuses a lot on cengage & he has unlimited homework attempts.

He speaks in fairly accented English, but I had no problem following his lectures. The material is difficult and he wants you to think, but he is very helpful and has a great sense of humor. Best of all, he used to be an auditor, so you have an instructor who has real experience in audit both at a CPA firm and within a company.

Mr Kwak is kind of boring but adorable. He likes jokes but they are not funny. He might be a little tough in midterm and final. But quizes and tests are pretty easy and you can even talk to classmates before turning them in. HW is not bad. Will continue to take his class.

Good teacher. Responds to emails and helps with questions. You have to leave plenty of time to do the reading and the lengthy HW problems Overall a very good course but you need to put in the time and work. I took the online class. Difficulties with Pearson MyAccountingLab while using both Chrome and Firefox, finally resorted to using IE.

I will recommend Mr Kwak if you really want to learn something in the class. It is not a super easy class, you have to read the book and do the hw and stuff if you want to get an A. But quiz and tests are easy because he allows students to discuss in quiz and always prepare you for tests. Don't be late for class. Will take again if possible.

Prof Kwak may just be the best professor at De Anza College. It's very rare for professors to take the time to learn everyone's name but Prof Kwak does just that. He teaches by providing many real life examples and makes accounting more relatable to our everyday lives. If you are looking for a great professor with a lot of passion, look no further.

I took accounting 1a, 1b, and 1c with Professor Kwak online. Just do the work, participate in the discussions, and watch his lectures. He will respond to your emails as well. I passed all three classes. I had to go to tutoring for the comprehensive problems

I liked 1A class, lots of homework though. Ms. Kwak has an interactive type of lectures that I like a lot, also he explains everything in very easy way. I feel that I have made a right choice by having him as my Accounting 1A professor.

Chris Kwak is probably the best teacher I have had in a long time! There aren't very many teachers like him anymore. He is the reason why I love coming to school and learning. He is hilarious with his cheesy jokes. I'm taking him again for 1B and I hope he's also teaching 1C. Pay attention in class, be involved and you'll pass.

The best accounting teacher I have had. His class has never been boring and his lectures are amazing because he provides so many real-life examples. Very motivated and willing to work with you individually to ensure you understand the material.

As to be expected the class is harder than 1A but Mr. Kwak is does help a lot. Just have to be on top with homework and attend the class. Out of all classes that I had I enjoyed the best Mr. Kwak's lessons.

Very straight forward. Read the chapter before attending class, then ask any questions you may have. Homework correlates to class, and though he uses Cengage for homework, he allows plenty of "check my work" and submissions to easily get 100% on all assignments. 1 quiz per chapter in class each week. Several opportunities for Extra Credit. LovedIt

Mr Kwak is the most caring and great professor. to explain any concept, he gives real life examples which makes it superrrr easy to understand even the tough concepts. If one is fully in the class mentally, you will understand everything, literally. And so the test would also be easy for you to solve. Great, caring and understanding professor.

He is a very good professor He really wants you to understand Accounting I know he has very good Accounting knowledge and if you give attention you can learn lots of thing from this prof. If you don't know anything about Accounting take his ACCT-1A class he is the best of teaching from the beginning

Professor kwak is so awesome

This is my second class with this professor. He is very easy to access , and he always make sure that you understand the topic , so many helpful lectures and notes on canvas, Cengage has extra work check. He remembers all of students name. Its not about passing the class its all about learning, if you work hard you will pass with good grades.

Don't enroll in a class with him if it's just a prerequisite to you, or if you're expecting an easy A. His teaching style reflects his passion for the subject, so of course he's going to have high expectations for his students. He's not going to hold your hand nor change your diapers, but he will inspire you if you're willing to learn.

Pro Kwak is one of the best teacher. Being in his class you actually learn something. Im really interested in accounting since he is our teacher. He explain any subject very well and even after class he spends time with students that have some questions.

Great professor all in all. Took him for 1A and 1B and I learned that showing up in class and paying attention is access to a great grade. While he might not give you an easy A, he acknowledges the time you spend putting into your work and will not give you a bad grade if your effort is shown. He makes lectures interesting and easy to follow.

Prof. Kwak is my teacher for 3 quarters. I really satisfied by his teaching method. he explains every subject with good real life examples. he always accessible after class time for answering our questions. thank you prof. Kwak for being our teacher.

I had Professor Kwak for 1A, 1B and 1C. He is very funny and ties stories and funny examples into the material in such a contagious way that I still remember material from 1A after 2 quarters. He is the best professor and one of the greatest people I've met at De Anza. He is very clear on his expectations and extremely reasonable on test material.

After taking 1A with Kwak, I needed to take 1B with him. His lectures break down the material in a very comprehensive way and you can tell he knows it well by how deconstructed he makes the complicated chapters. 1B is a more complex continuation of 1A so i suggest you take a professor who is able to articulate the material clearly. Plus hes funny.

Kwak is a very well rounded teacher. Before going into the material, he examines the entire process of Managerial accounting so it makes sense when actually getting into the chapters. He gives great analogies and examples to help solidify the material. His lectures are very detailed but simple to understand.

His lectures are all over the place but he knows his stuff. The homework is clearly explained and well laid out. Projects are easy enough and graded kindly. If you are late or don't participate, best to find another prof.

You can get an A if you do your work every week. With that, there's roughly 2 chapters a week that include HW, quiz & discussion board, so I felt it was workload heavy, but there's a clear structure for passing & you learn a lot. Plenty of online resources, lectures/feedback was a bit overwhelming, hard to keep up. Teacher is passionate!

He is so passionate for his class and he took lots of his time to prepare many media resources for each chapter, which are posted in Canvas, and you can't find these resources in your textbook. Someone said his class is too heavy, but I think if you really want to learn something, you really need to spend more time on it. I recommend his class.

I took 1A and 1B in-class before COVID and very informative and funny professor. He would never let a student get behind. Even with online class (ACCT1C), he kept everything simple, organized, and flowed nicely. I had him 1A-1C and had an amazing learning experience

I had Professor Kwak for 1B/1C. Tons of well-made resources available for you to learn the content and EC available. All work through Cengage, 1 video, 2 HW's, a discussion and a 15-20Q MC quiz every week. Easy final comprehensive problem. Midterm + Final questions are all repeats from the weekly quizzes with numbers changed, gives you ample time.

Professor Kwak can be a little strict but he cares about his students and wants to help them succeed. He is very understanding and supportive when students approach him for help and show effort. He gives out extra credits and lots of well preparation for final exam. If you work hard on the preps, getting an A on the final should be easy.

Professors enthusiasm and real-world examples made the course simple and entertaining. He is very inspirational, he wants us to understand the concepts instead of just memorizing them. Zoom sessions were very insightful. The assignments and discussions that we had also were very helpful and it gives you an opportunity to evaluate yourself.

Prof. Kwak makes the lecture interesting by applying the concepts critically in real-life scenarios, this makes it unforgettable and easy to understand. I attended accounting 1A and 1B with professor and I will be attending accounting 1C as well .

Outstanding Professor, the best of De Anza College. I learned so much! The retention of the subject will help your future success. The course was designed to enrich the student and make them understand the material, and succeed. In addition, his feedback and participation on a weekly bases give the student motivation and direction. Take this class!

Professors Kwak outstanding in teaching the student the material and will be retained. His passion is contagious, making a majority of students love the subject. He designs the modules with extra materials The book, tests, discussions, and feedback are part of achieving your success in his class with ease if you need extra credit/available. Caring!