4.3

Daphne Palmer

Accounting - University of Alabama

4.3
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
84%
Would Retake
139
Reviews
4.3
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
4.3
Helpful
4.3
Clarity

84%

Would Retake

139

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

98

4

17

3

7

2

8

1

9

What Students Say

Highly recommend anyone to not take this instructor

AC310 - 1.0 rating

Her attitude was poor & I do not recommend her for AC 310

AC310 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

18%

Textbook Required

0%

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Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 113 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (26)
A (25)
B (16)
Grade Distribution
A(51)B(25)C(15)D(9)F(0)A-/B+(20)
Based on 130 reported grades
A+: 26
A: 25
B: 16
A-: 10
Common Tags
Amazing lectures (39)
Hilarious (38)
Caring (38)
Participation matters (33)
EXTRA CREDIT (30)
Inspirational (21)
Accessible outside class (19)
Respected (16)
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Ratings by Course

AC210

4.5

(109)

AC389

4.2

(18)

AC371

4.0

(1)

AC310

3.0

(11)
Difficulty by Course

AC310

4.3

AC371

4.0

AC389

3.6

AC210

3.3

Reviews (139)
5.0
4.0
AC210
Grade: A-
May 5, 2014

Mrs. Palmer was awesome. She wanted us to understand the material and would thoroughly explain things if we did not understand. I think she is a GREAT teacher.

2.0
5.0
AC310
Grade: B
Jul 6, 2014

This is already a tough class, every accounting student knows that. With that said, avoid Palmer at all costs. She doesn't seem to care much about teaching or the success of her students. She doesn't want to help where it is needed. She makes a hard class even harder.

5.0
5.0
AC310
Grade: A
Jul 8, 2014

I took Palmer over the summer and really enjoyed her class. Obviously 310 is pretty difficult, but she is funny and keeps things interesting. The course is demanding, but the projects and quizzes help your overall grade. If you prepare for class, keep up with the material, and work additional problems from the book, you will be fine. Study a lot!

4.0
4.0
AC371
Grade: C+
May 4, 2015

Was her first time teaching tax. Did a good job explaining and giving examples. Online quizzes every chapter-must read because they are VERY hard and have a time limit, there are some work out questions and some multiple choice-google the multiple choice questions. Only three tests, they are very hard. Attendance isn't required but is very helpful

2.0
5.0
AC210
Jul 24, 2015

Avoid her in the summer. She doesn't want to be there, and therefore doesn't put much care into her lectures or whether or not you pass.

4.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: A+
Nov 25, 2015

One of my favorite professors, I took her over the summer same time as the poor rater 7/24/15 & she was more than accommodating. Loves if you go to her office hours & show you care as well as particpate in class. She'd rather you be vocal and wrong than quiet and right. She uses abstract examples that help get the point across if you are struggling

4.0
3.0
AC310
Grade: B
Dec 7, 2015

310 is obviously going to be a hard class no matter what, but Ms. Palmer goes above and beyond to help you understand the material. Her lectures and in-class examples help you to learn the material. Her tests are tough but she prepares you very well for them. If I had to take this class over I would take it with her again.

3.0
4.0
AC310
Grade: C+
Dec 18, 2015

A good professor and wants students to do well. Class is hard overall; she does her part and you have to be willing to work. I had a great time in her class. She was always available for a few moments after to clear up the material. I worked hard, always went to class, but ended up with a 79.5 in the class- let's just say she did not round it.

5.0
2.0
AC210
Grade: A+
Apr 7, 2016

AC 210 isn't fun for most people, but Mrs. Palmer was an amazing teacher. She won't baby you, but if you work you will get the grades. Liked her enough that I changed my major to AC and I'm taking her again.

4.0
4.0
AC310
Grade: B
Apr 7, 2016

AC 310 is tough, but if you go to class and ask her for help it makes things much easier on you. She genuinely cares and is always willing to help. If you take her class, make sure you ask questions and listen, because she'll remember that an help you not only in the course, but outside of it as well.

4.0
4.0
AC389
May 3, 2016

Mrs. Palmer was really great and made the class as entertaining as possible. AC 389 isn't tough, but it does take a lot of work. You'll have to work for it regardless of the teacher, so you might as well take a professor that makes it entertaining.

5.0
4.0
AC210
Grade: C
May 10, 2016

Take Mrs. Palmer!!! She makes this class as fun as it can be and is pretty hilarious. Also she does a really good job of explaining the material. She gives mock exams as extra practice before the actual exam which really helps with the material.

3.0
4.0
AC210
Jul 15, 2016
Wouldn't take again

While Daphne is a good teacher, I failed the first time taking her. When I took another professor, he was so much better at explaining. There's nothing to rave about her. If you have to take her, make sure you come to class prepared.

5.0
3.0
AC310
Grade: B+
Oct 18, 2016
Would take again

Daphne is the bomb. Highly recommended. I had her for two of my accounting classes. Take it from a senior accounting major. You will not find a better teacher at UA. The fact that she does not have a 4.5+ on here baffles me.

Gives good feedback
Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
4.0
4.0
AC389
Grade: A
May 8, 2017
Would take again

Mrs. Palmer did an excellent job explaining the material. She definitely gives you all the study tools you need. Worst part of the class is Project 3, so pay VERY CLOSE ATTENTION in class. She is very entertaining and funny. She makes you work for your grade so if you put the effort in and show up and actually learn the material, you'll do great.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
4.0
3.0
AC389
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 27, 2017
Would take again

She is a great teacher.

Participation matters
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
AC389
Grade: A
Jul 17, 2017
Would take again

Mrs. Palmer is an amazing professor who genuinely cares about her students. Yes, she makes you work for your grade, but she does it with the intent to prepare you for the work force. She doesn't just hand over the answer, she makes you work for it. When it comes to taking the tests, that makes the world of the difference.

Participation matters
Inspirational
Caring
1.0
5.0
AC310
Grade: D+
Jan 10, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Absolutely terrible. Highly recommend anyone to not take this instructor. You would be wasting your time, and especially your money.

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
Tests are tough
2.0
5.0
AC310
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 11, 2018
Wouldn't take again

By the end of the semester there was only 15 students still in my section, and compared to the other professor the test averages were significantly lower. She seems like she cares at first but by mid-semsester she put all the blame on students if they didn't do very well. Her attitude was poor & I do not recommend her for AC 310.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Tests are tough
2.0
4.0
AC389
Grade: B-
May 4, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Very indirect in her teaching strategy. Tells you to ask someone beside you to explain it when you ask questions. This would be ok if I were a second or third year MIS/CS major asking a dumb question, but you cant teach a database class to someone who has never touched a database like that. Very Displeased. If it says anything, I did better in 311.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
3.0
4.0
AC389
Grade: A-
May 11, 2018
Wouldn't take again

There is likely a more straightforward way to teach 389 than how she taught it. The material is not that bad but the class is harder than it probably should be. That said, she is very accessible outside of class and genuinely cares about her students and their futures.

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
3.0
3.0
AC389
Grade: A-
Jun 4, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Be prepared for her attitude and rude comments. If you ask her a question it is a hit or miss if she is in the mood to answer it. However, 389 is not a difficult class in comparison to 310 or 311.

Participation matters
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
3.0
4.0
AC389
Grade: B+
Aug 29, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Professor Palmer made this course way harder than the material had to be taught. She would carry her attitude into the classroom, for example she would tell people to ask questions but then if you were to ask anything she would make you feel dumb in front of the entire class. Overall, I am disappointed I had her as my professor for this class.

Tough Grader
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
AC310
Oct 3, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Did not like the way she spoke to her students. Being straight up is one thing, and something I usually respect people for, but she was demeaning and made you feel overwhelmed with the difficulty of her quizzes and tests. Taught you like you were already expert accountants, and would criticize your work ethic if you did not do well.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
AC389
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2018
Would take again

The projects in this class are a lot of work, but she goes out of her way to help you as much as possible. If you go to all of the classes, participate, and put in the normal effort for an upper level class, she will do everything she can to help you get a good grade. Really cares about students and tries to get to know you throughout the semester

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
AC310
Dec 6, 2018
Would take again

Mrs. Palmer is an amazing teacher and person. In class, she is straight forward, but likes to have fun. She explains the material well. Accounting is just a subject were you must put the effort in outside of class. She is very inspirational. She offers great advice and she also offers personal life coaching. I would definitely take her again.

2.0
4.0
AC389
Grade: A-
Feb 20, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Daphne is a nice lady, but honestly, this class has made me want to change my major. She teaches it in a way that makes it super hard to study for tests, and the tests/quizzes themselves are not specific at all and have multiple right answers (she gives questions that say "choose the answer that is the most correct"). Stay away if at all possible.

Accessible outside class
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
AC389
Grade: B-
Apr 22, 2019
Would take again

Reading some of these made me think about switching professors. BUT SHE IS LITERALLY THE BEST!! She is always willing to help you! She is always such a light and an amazing professor! She has a great sense of humor and it helps on the days where the information can be tough or boring. I have throughly enjoyed every class!

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
AC389
Grade: A
May 3, 2019
Would take again

She's probably the best teacher for 389. She makes the class interesting with her humor. The class has three projects, but she walked us through them and made them really easy. Participate in class and go to her office hours!

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
AC310
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 29, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I have never hated a teacher, or even disliked a teacher at all really, like I do this woman. She belittles you, is rude, and is extremely close-minded when it comes to hearing constructive criticism. Starts off acting like she cares then "I don't have a teaching problem you all have a learning problem." "You all are too stupid to be in my class."

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
AC389
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 8, 2019
Would take again

Mrs. Palmer is by far one of the best teachers Ive ever had for Accounting classes. She is so sweet and funny and makes the topic super interesting. Really is a great teacher. Wish she taught more upper level classes.

Participation matters
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
AC210
Grade: C
Jul 30, 2020
Would take again

professor palmer has easily been one of my favorite professors. she really works with you and helps you out if you put in the effort. I did not test well, but after every test she went over everything with me and gave me tips on how to do better. she was always available for office hours and made an online class very easy to adjust to!

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
AC389
Grade: A
Aug 17, 2021
Would take again

Mrs. Palmer is clear and firm about grading criteria, but she wants every one of her students to succeed and she has a good sense of humor. The material in this class can seem a little boring, but she tries to make the class interesting by connecting the material to the actual workplace. Work consistently on the project at the end of the semester.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
AC210
Grade: B
Oct 5, 2021
Would take again

Ms. Palmer has honestly been one of the best professors I have had at UA. She genuinely cares about her students, and is willing to help anyone. This class is also very hard, so if you don't go to class you probably won't pass. So I recommend doing the extra credit and going to class everyday.

5.0
4.0
AC389
Grade: A
Nov 10, 2021
Would take again

I love mrs. palmer, she is a great person who cares about her students. If you think she is mean then you are just not tough enough for the real world. She is so entertaining and fun, as fun as you can be for this course. This is not a normal accounting class, pay attention to cs 285 to take this class. She is one of my favorite teachers ever.

Respected
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
AC210
Grade: C
Nov 23, 2021
Would take again

This is my second time taking AC 210. So far, she's the best at explaining it. I unfortunately took an L and didn't attend too many lectures, but when I did go I would always understand the material. She's really funny and loves to interact with students. Will help you, but definitely sometimes belittles you if you don't know what's going on.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
AC210
Grade: B+
Nov 30, 2021
Would take again

Great professor who cares about her students. If you attend her lectures you will pass. She gives plenty of examples of what the homework, quizzes, and exams will look like.

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
4.0
AC210
Grade: C
Dec 6, 2021
Would take again

Daphne is a great teacher that tells many hilarious stories. Accounting is a bear so it will take a lot of willpower. She always has office hours that can really help. Use the Learn Smarts for the test, not homework!

Test heavy
Graded by few things
Respected
5.0
4.0
AC210
Grade: B
Apr 21, 2022
Would take again

Mrs. Palmer is a great professor. She goes through each chapter very well. Accounting is very hard but she makes it easier to understand.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
5.0
4.0
AC210
Grade: B-
Apr 21, 2022
Would take again

Mrs. Palmer is very personable and relatable. She really cares about her students and tries her hardest to help you. The class is hard and the workload is really heavy. If you dont go to class you won't pass. Do the work along the way or you will pay for it come test day. Mrs. Palmer is very open to her students and she is funny.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
5.0
1.0
AC210
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 26, 2022
Would take again

Mrs. Palmer is the best professor I've ever had. I am definitely only going to pass accounting because she makes it interesting. She is an amazing person and is so accessible to her students. She even zoom called me while she was in the nail salon once to help me with homework. The course is definitely hard, but she's the best!

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: A
May 5, 2022
Would take again

Mrs. Palmer is a great professor to teach this material. She did a really good job in quickly getting through material while also making it easy to understand. She emphasizes working the practice problems online to really understand the material, and they do really help. Anyone who does poorly in this class simply did not put enough effort into it.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
AC210
Grade: B
Jul 6, 2022
Would take again

Teacher really loves to teach and cares about students and is very relatable .

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Respected
2.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: A
Sep 29, 2022

Palmer doesn't teach so you have to teach yourself the most basic aspects of the class. Spends class wasting time talking about herself or making us do problems, like we don't already have homework, instead of teaching us how to do our homework. Fill handouts with useless info. If you can teach yourself take her or there's a lot better professors.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: B+
Oct 5, 2022
Would take again

Daphne is the best professor to take for accounting. Accounting is a weeding-out class but she makes sure everyone passes. She is so funny and is so good at explaining stuff in class. If I had another professor, I would have failed. Attendance is not mandatory but sometimes she does surprise attendance quizzes. She is also super nice.

Lots of homework
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
5.0
5.0
AC210
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 6, 2022
Would take again

Mrs. Palmer is one of the best teachers on campus. The class is very hard and requires a lot of effort but she makes it worth it. She reminds you to be grateful and is a very well rounded person. I respect her very much.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 7, 2022
Would take again

Palmer is an amazing professor and cares deeply for her students and their success. The tangents that people have mentioned are stories she utilizes to make the class more personal in order to have a better understanding of the material. Going to lecture isn't unbearably boring. Deadlines are harsh and the required energy is high but doable.

5.0
3.0
AC210
Nov 7, 2022
Would take again

AC 210 is a hard course but Palmer is the best professor to teach it. She cares about her students and actually wants to see you succeed. She will take attendance randomly but not for credit. If you don't show up to class you will not pass. Lectures are long but she helps students stay engaged and interested in the material. 10/10 recommend.

Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
Caring
5.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: A
Nov 30, 2022
Would take again

I absolutely loved AC 210 with Palmer. She is caring, funny, engaging, and explains things well. There are a lot of assignments and a lot of people struggle but reading the textbook before class helps a lot. If you want to pass attending class is very necessary. I am actually sad this class is over because I enjoyed her lectures so much.

Caring
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: C
Dec 3, 2022
Would take again

I feel the need to preface with the fact that I am awful at accounting. Mrs. Palmer is able to keep the lectures fun and informational. She doesn't sugar coat. You have to work for your grade and if you need help, she will always be there. She cares for each student and wants to see everyone succeed. If you put the work in, you will do well!

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
3.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 7, 2022
Would take again

All accounting to the side she is a really good teacher and has the enthusiasm in her however accounting is hard and she does not give a lot of leeway . So you have to REALLY work for your grade and its ton of work to be done. I suggest taking it alone at a community college even if the conversion is 2 classes its worth it.

Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
AC210
Grade: A+
Jan 12, 2023
Would take again

I LOVED Professor Palmer. She always brought her all to lectures, and she truly cares about her students. Yes, accounting is hard, so you will have to work for your grade. She is very helpful in office hours. She does not sugar coat lectures and gives you all the information that is needed for exams.

Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
Hilarious
4.0
4.0
AC210
Grade: C
Apr 18, 2023
Would take again

Professor Palmer is a great professor, this class is challenging and she really cares about her students succeeding. When you take this class you have to be prepared to study and work very hard outside of class because it is challenging to pass if you don't. But Professor Palmer makes learning the material fun and easy to understand.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: B
Apr 18, 2023
Would take again

Ms. Palmer is the best professor I have ever had. As long as you put in effort in this class, you will do just fine. Lectures aren't mandatory but help tremendously for the weekly lab quizzes. As long as you learn and not memorize in this class, you can do well.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: B
Apr 18, 2023
Would take again

Professor Palmer is a fantastic teacher for AC210. I am currently taking it as a second-semester sophomore for the first time. The class is challenging not because of Professor Palmer, but just because of the material. Professor Palmer is super helpful, fun, and engaging in lectures. She strives to make them as entertaining as they can be.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
AC210
Grade: B
Apr 18, 2023
Would take again

Its a really hard class, but as long as you really put in the work its dueable. Cannot say enough good things about her as a teacher. 100% dedication to her job and cares about each one of her students success. She makes it clear how badly she wants everyone to do well in her class and she makes it her job to make it possible for everyone.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
AC210
Grade: A+
Apr 21, 2023
Would take again

As long as you keep up with the homework and go to lectures, I don't see why everyone finds it so difficult. Professor Palmer made this course as straight forward as it can be. She is also like the best professor there is. Honestly, I would take this course again just for her.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
AC210
Grade: B
Apr 28, 2023
Would take again

Best professor I've taken at UA. Gives out extra credit you can do for practice before tests. Lectures are great and she makes accounting fun. Although the class is hard, take her class over Lloyd's at all costs. She is also working on making labs easier for students since it's currently weekly quizzes but they're still not hard.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
AC210
Grade: A
May 1, 2023
Would take again

Ms. Palmer is one of the best instructors not only in the buisness school but the whole university. Her lectures are always entertaining and she makes it a point to show that she cares about every student she teaches. After taking her class, I actually switched my major to accounting. I will actually miss going to her lectures. Take her for AC210!

Caring
Test heavy
4.0
4.0
AC210
Grade: C
May 6, 2023
Would take again

Tough class. Don't take it in the morning if you don't have to. Just happy to pass and I'm an A average student.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
AC210
Grade: A+
May 8, 2023
Would take again

BIGGEST advice i can give for Ac210 is READ THE CHAPTERS BEFORE class and familiarize urself with the material. Accounting is different to learn but easy to do once you UNDERSTAND it! You will want to prioritize this class!! Daphne is great and inspirational.

Inspirational
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
AC210
Grade: A+
May 10, 2023
Would take again

Mrs. Palmer is the best! She is hands down the most engaging and entertaining lecturer's I have ever had. She works hard to make sure that accounting is relatable and understandable. Biggest advice is to READ THE TEXTBOOK! Attendance isn't mandatory but you will want to go for sure!

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Accessible outside class
3.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: D+
May 10, 2023

I understand that this class is really hard. She does a great job of explaining things and attendance is not mandatory. The only thing I would say is that the tests were nothing like the practice tests or study guides she would give out.

5.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: B+
May 10, 2023
Would take again

Mrs. Palmer is the accounting goat

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
AC210
Grade: B+
May 12, 2023
Would take again

Loved her, great professor. Attend every class you can or you will not succeed. The content is very challenging, but Palmer makes it not so bad. She is funny in class and genuinely wants you to pass the course. Do all of the LearnSmarts for extra credit they are very helpful.

Participation matters
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: A
Jun 28, 2023
Would take again

One of my favorite teachers, even though the subjects hard. Really enjoyed her class as she cares about her students a lot.

Lots of homework
Caring
5.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: B-
Aug 24, 2023
Would take again

The absolute best! I had to drop it twice because It was so hard, but I can say she really cares and she will help you a lot! I ended up taking it in the summer and passed with a B.

Inspirational
Caring
Respected
4.0
5.0
AC210
Grade: A
Aug 31, 2023
Would take again

This class is not for the faint of heart. It WILL REQUIRE adequate amounts of effort in order to succeed. With that, as long as you show up, ask questions, and care, you will do well. Mrs. Palmer consistently breaks down the material in ways that allow for easier understanding. Very fun and energetic.

Participation matters
Caring
1.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 1, 2023

So the thing is that the 2-hour average homework that you have to do every week has almost nothing to do with the exams. I got a 90 on almost every homework making sure I understood the material and I still got a 50 on the first and the second exam. The exams are not similar at all to what you are given to study. It is a weird class.

So many papers
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: A-
Nov 8, 2023
Would take again

Mrs. Palmer is a great teacher. The class can be difficult but she will provide plenty of help in and out of class. She is funny and is good at explaining things. And a heads up, tests do make up 75% of the grade, the quizzes every Friday are difficult but you get a few drops, and the homework can be really difficult but help for the tests.

EXTRA CREDIT
Hilarious
Accessible outside class
5.0
5.0
AC210
Grade: A
Nov 13, 2023
Would take again

The class will be hard regardless of which teacher you take, but I will say that Daphne made it a lot easier to understand. You will still have to put in the same amount of work if you want to get a good grade in the class. Definitely take her!!

Lots of homework
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2023
Would take again

AC210 is a tough class, but Mrs. Palmer makes it enjoyable and easier. Her lectures are engaging and helpful and she clearly cares about her students. Attendance isn't required, but you're going to struggle if you have to teach yourself everything. She also men a few points of personal finance (credit, savings, etc.) which are great to learn

Hilarious
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
AC210
Grade: B
Dec 15, 2023
Would take again

Daphne Palmer is hands down one of best professors at UA! Accounting is hard, but she makes it easy. She uses real life examples that college kids could relate to in her lectures to make them engaging, fun, and easy to understand. She's also hilarious! She genuinely cares about each of her students and wants them to succeed.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
5.0
AC210
Grade: C
Dec 18, 2023
Would take again

I'm normally an A student and was happy to pass this class with a C. Hardest class I've taken, but she is the best professor to take. She cares about her students and is very engaging during lectures. If you have to take accounting, definitely take her.

Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2023
Would take again

My favorite class I have ever taken. As long as you go to class, do the HW, & study, you will succeed. It is not a very hard class if you put in the effort. There are many study tools, and she is always willing to teach you in office hours. Also, 3 lowest quizzes and HW get dropped, and extra credit on tests. Daphne is engaging and inspirational.

EXTRA CREDIT
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
AC210
Grade: B-
Jan 7, 2024
Would take again

BEST TEACHER EVER! She made accounting so easy to understand and compares everything to real life examples. Very understanding of students and knows that her class is hard materials but she does her best to helps the students understand it. DEFINITELY take her!!!

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: A+
Jan 9, 2024
Would take again

Professor Palmer was outstanding. The class is naturally hard because of the material but she genuinely tries to help. There are lots of extra credit opportunities and you get drop homework's and quizzes. Overall would recommend to anyone taking 210!

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: A
Jan 23, 2024
Would take again

Not an easy class by any means but if you put in the work, it isn't as bad as people make it seem. Daphne is easily the best professor I have ever had in my entire life. She will do anything in her power to help you succeed. Go to class and sit in the front it really does help. She makes lectures as fun as accounting can be. DO LEARNSMART!

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
AC389
Grade: A-
Mar 27, 2024
Would take again

She's an amazing teacher and most definitely the most caring teacher I have ever had. She genuinely cares about her students beyond the classroom. She expects a lot from her students, especially knowing they have done harder work before, and this class is not the hardest accounting course. As long as you show effort, you can do well in this class.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Respected
1.0
5.0
AC210
Grade: C-
Apr 29, 2024

This professor would somehow point me out every single day and grill me on why my answers were wrong, once even bringing me to the point of tears. the labs were impossible. Mrs.Palmer doesn't teach the same material as the homework, quizzes, or tests have. , my lab was full of over 30 students and ended with around 12.

5.0
1.0
AC210
Grade: A+
May 6, 2024
Would take again

This is an easy class if you sit in the front and engage with ms palmer.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: A
May 7, 2024
Would take again

It's a hard class but Palmer puts in the effort to make the content easily understandable -- just meet her halfway and you'll be fine. Go to class, do the hw, and do the extra credit (she offers a good bit of it). You have so many resources at your disposal, so use them. This is not gonna be an easy A but it also shouldn't ruin you.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
AC210
Grade: A+
May 14, 2024
Would take again

Your grade solely reflects your effort in here. The information is not easy but she explains it well. You have to go SI sessions, homework, and extra credit. This class isn't an easy A. As long as you put in the effort, you will do great.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
5.0
4.0
AC210
Grade: A+
May 15, 2024
Would take again

This is not an easy class, but Mrs. Palmer wants to see you succeed and you need to use your resources. SI sessions and Smartbooks are extremely helpful. She posts filled out notes on blackboard and holds review sessions. Labs and pretty difficult but study in advance and ask for help! I would take her again for sure!

Participation matters
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
AC389
Grade: A
Jul 11, 2024
Would take again

Definitely go to class even if AC-311 is stressing you out and she's very understandable when it comes to this. A very relatable professor and approachable. DONT wait to the last minute or it might be too late, especially when it comes to the projects. I would say the class is overall very balanced

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Online Savvy
2.0
5.0
AC210
Jul 18, 2024

Quite honestly these reviews confuse me because while in her class I would study multiple hours a day, weeks before her exam, and I just couldn't get it. This class was impossible for me, and I'm a dean's list student. I exausted every single resource she gave me and I couldn't grasp what she was doing or prep for her exams correctly at all.

5.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: B+
Jul 23, 2024
Would take again

I took this class online, I usually have trouble in these kinds of classes but her lectures were great. this class was easy to follow and she seems to really want you to learn and succeed.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
AC210
Grade: A+
Jul 24, 2024
Would take again

AMAZING,had her for AC210 this summer. Class is easy if you watch lectures, do the homework, and smart book. Tests were multiple choice and easy, the quizzes were the hardest part, but you get drops. Also, smartbooks are extra credit, and so are some homework and quizzes. Her lectures were interesting and she did well at communicating concepts.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: B+
Nov 2, 2024
Would take again

Mrs. Palmer does quite well at teaching material, however you're taught new material almost every class and expected to have a quiz in lab later in the week. It feels overwhelming at times but as long as you go to study sessions and get all the bonus points she gives you. You should be fine. She makes accounting interesting, would recommend.

Hilarious
Respected
5.0
4.0
AC210
Grade: B+
Nov 5, 2024
Would take again

This class is difficult but she is an amazing professor who wants you to do well. I really enjoy her lectures and you can do well if you go to class and follow her advice for the class. she is very upfront about how to do well in the class and knows that the class is difficult but does a good job of making it as straight forward as possible.

Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
Caring
5.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: A
Nov 11, 2024
Would take again

I genuinely can't rave about Ms Palmer enough. She makes one of the most difficult courses a lot easier to understand. She really wants her students to do well but it's so important to go to class. She puts a lot of work into it and explains thing so well and keeps it entertaining. If you're taking this course it'll be so much better with her.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 12, 2024
Would take again

Mrs. Palmer is one of the most personable professors here at Alabama. She makes a boring subject very interesting and engaging because she is very funny and outgoing in her lectures. AC210 is notoriously a difficult class, so it is very important to attend lecture and take notes because this material is difficult to teach to yourself.

Participation matters
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: A+
Nov 20, 2024
Would take again

Mrs. Palmer is easily one of the best professors I have had at Alabama. It's obvious she cares about her students and wants everyone to do well in her class. Her lectures are very entertaining and she has a good sense of humor. There are also built in "reinforcement" points (extra credit basically) added to the overall grade at the end.

Hilarious
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
AC210
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 7, 2024
Would take again

Palmer is one of the best teachers at this University. Class is not mandatory, but I advise that you go. Her lectures are entertaining, and although accounting can be challenging, she explains it very well. The course consists of 4 exams, ten quizzes, smartbooks, homework, and a project. Her class is not crazy hard, and she has great resources..

Inspirational
Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: C
Dec 11, 2024
Would take again

Great teacher, even though its a hard class you can tell she cares about her students and tries to help everyone succeed.

Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
4.0
AC389
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2024
Would take again

This class is project heavy, and the projects can be difficult. Daphne was a great professor and does what she can to make lectures not boring and the material easier to learn. Great professor.

EXTRA CREDIT
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: A-
Dec 13, 2024
Would take again

Mrs.Palmer is the BEST professor I have ever had. She cares so much about her students and their well being in and outside of class. She truly wants everyone to succeed. She explains everything clearly and makes class fun with all her amazing stories. If you do your part and put in the work you will end with a B or above.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2024
Would take again

I went in wanting nothing to do with accounting, and I literally added an accounting minor because of her. She cares so much and makes the lecture entertaining and easy to follow along with. She cares so much for her students and you can tell. For any AC 210 go to SI sessions as well, they genuinely help so much. She's amazing. Take her if you can.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: B
Dec 17, 2024
Would take again

Professor Palmer was a great teacher! She took the time to thoroughly go over materials and handouts, the homework helped a lot with the quizzes, and tried her best to relate each chapter to us students for better understanding. Also there were resources outside of class for help.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
AC210
Grade: A-
Dec 19, 2024
Would take again

I took Lloyd and Palmer and I can say with certainty that Mrs. Palmer is a far better teacher who treats each student like her child. Her class is easy to understand as the semester goes on and you start off with 7% built in on your final grade. It is a lot of information in a class but she gives a ton of EC if you do all your assignments/quizzes.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
4.0
AC210
Grade: A+
Dec 21, 2024
Would take again

BEST PROFESSOR! She is so caring and knows her class is challenging but she tries to make it as easy as possible. 4 tests, 10 quizzes, one project, and homework every week. As long as you do the homework and understand it, you'll do fine in the class. It is the hardest class I have taken at Alabama, but that is not because of Daphne.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
5.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: B-
Dec 30, 2024
Would take again

Really really good lectures that are easy to understand. She gives all the resources you need to pass the tests. Not too much homework but put in the work and you'll pass

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: A-
Feb 3, 2025
Would take again

she is honestly the funniest and sweetest prof ive had here. she is helpful and great at explaining the material. lectures are mandatory but she tries to make them fun and interactive. the test are difficult but if you study hard, you should be fine. its a hard course but she makes it fun. take her!

Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: B
Feb 11, 2025
Would take again

Tough class for non-accounting majors, but amazing teacher who really cares for her students and wants them to succeed. Walked away from the class still hating accounting but loving Mrs. Palmer

Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
Caring
1.0
5.0
AC210
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 19, 2025

Horrible. I don't really have much else to say. This class was awful and made me feel defeated everyday (and not because it was accounting). Take any other AC 210 class besides this one if you can help it.

Tough grader
Participation matters
5.0
4.0
AC210
Grade: A
Mar 27, 2025
Would take again

The best professor I have had so far at UA. She cares so much about her students and wants all of them to succeed. She comes to class everyday ready to engage and teach. This is a hard class but I you put in the work necessary, you will pass.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
AC210
Grade: A+
Mar 30, 2025
Would take again

Daphne Palmer is my all time favorite professor at UA!! Her lectures are easy to understand, entertaining, and she always has something funny to tell the class. Absolutely love her!!!

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: A+
Apr 2, 2025
Would take again

Probably the best AC210 Prof out there. Really funny and cares a ton about her students

Amazing lectures
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: A
Apr 7, 2025
Would take again

actually one ofnthe best professors I've ever had. This class was not easy but it would have been much harder without her

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
AC210
Apr 23, 2025
Would take again

Honestly the most relatable professor I've ever had. She makes a class that would otherwise be the worst, very entertaining. The subject is still hard, but she makes it enjoyable. I honestly love her so much. She is so precious and treats us like her own kids. I don't understand how someone could fail with her as a professor.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: B-
May 1, 2025
Would take again

This class is just difficult in general. Best professor to teach this class.

Test heavy
5.0
4.0
AC210
Grade: A+
May 1, 2025
Would take again

Best professor at the University of Alabama and this isn't even an exaggeration! The perfect balance of a mentor and a friend at the same time. She made learning Accounting something to look forward and I 100% would take this class again.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: A+
May 1, 2025
Would take again

Mrs. Palmer truly makes accounting sexy. That was her tagline for the whole class, and she certainly held up to it. AC210 is a challenging class, but she explains it well and provides many extra resources. She is a professor who genuinely cares about her students and their success. I would take her over and over and over again!

EXTRA CREDIT
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
AC210
Grade: Not sure yet
May 4, 2025
Would take again

Mrs. Palmer was an amazing professor! She had a great sense of humor and made a challenging class fun. She was extremely inspirational, and you could tell that she cared for all of her students. Going into accounting, I thought I was going to be miserable, but it ended up being my favorite class! Her tagline was "let's make accounting sexy!"

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: A-
May 6, 2025
Would take again

Realest professor on campus

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
4.0
AC210
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 21, 2025

I LOVED Mrs. Palmer! It was the material for the class that was awful. She is an amazing teacher and great person, but I do think she went a little fast through the material. I would recommend taking this class at a community college, but if you can't, she's the teacher you want. Very funny and kept the class entertaining.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
2.0
3.0
AC210
May 29, 2025

Doesn't respond to emails and if students call her out she will cry about her autistic son in front of everybody and use that as an excuse. Also talks about baby daddy's and twerking all the time. (They're jokes but I know you didn't talk like that in your job interview so maybe try to sound professional while at work?) Waste of time.

5.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: A+
Jun 30, 2025
Would take again

The best professor I've ever had at UA. Accounting SUCKS but she made the material less horrible. Anyone who gives her a bad rating probably dropped the class and didn't try. You have to work for your grade but she gives extra credit points. I ended with a 101 thanks to the recovery points. Take her you won't regret it unless you just don't try.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
1.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 1, 2025

Terrible communication skills, would always have an attitude if I ever needed to talk to her

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: A+
Nov 3, 2025
Would take again

This class is going to be hard no matter who you take but she gives you as many resources as you need to succeed. Attendance is not mandatory but going helps a lot. Not a hard class if you actually show up and review the handouts as well as doing the homeworks and smartbooks before quizzes.

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: A
Nov 12, 2025
Would take again

Class is hard no matter what prof you have, but her lectures help a ton and she has a lot of bonus points built in.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: B
Nov 13, 2025
Would take again

Ms Palmer is probably the best professor for all of the AC 210 classes. The course itself is difficult, but if you put in the effort and listen to her advice, you'll be fine. Going to lectures isn't required but I would highly recommend going cause you get extra credit and you'll learn something.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
5.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 13, 2025
Would take again

Mrs. Palmer has been my favorite teacher at UA. Lectures are engaging and fun and she does a great job explaining. Accounting is hard and you do have to apply yourself, but she genuinely wants you to succeed and obviously cares deeply for her students. No cumulative exam as well, and bonus points. Love Mrs. Palmer!

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 16, 2025
Would take again

Mrs. Palmer is the best professor I have had at UA. If she is available to take, I could not recommend her more. She is very funny and engaging, it is traditionally a hard class but she tries her hardest to help students understand. She has extra points built into the grading system, and gives out bonus before each test based on certain criteria.

EXTRA CREDIT
Hilarious
Respected
4.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: B-
Nov 18, 2025
Would take again

She's great and funny and interesting but I always learned way more from tutors/SI than I ever did from her lectures. Hard class but easy to pass if you put in the effort, lots of opportunities for office hours/TA/SI. Bonus points given out for attendance, doing smartbooks, etc. Offers helpful grade calculator halfway thru. In person tests!

Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: B-
Nov 21, 2025
Would take again

She was absolutely amazing. She was very accessible outside of class. She made otherwise boring subject matter very fun and related it to real world situations in her life and our lives. I don't like accounting, but I loved going to her class. She hilarious and she loved her students. I loved her, and I highly recommend her for any AC classes!

Inspirational
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: A
Nov 24, 2025
Would take again

EVERYONE WHO TAKES AC 210 SHOULD DO THE ABSOLUTE MOST TO GET IN HER CLASS. She is the best professor I have had at Alabama. She does such a great job keeping the class engaged even if the class is quiet. She tries her best to get the class involved. She makes difficult concepts easy to understand. I would 100% suggest taking her class.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
4.0
5.0
AC210
Grade: C+
Nov 26, 2025
Would take again

Daphne is great, accounting however, personally victimized me on a weekly basis.

1.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: B+
Dec 2, 2025

I was not a fan of her teaching style at all. Maybe it's just me but I think her handouts weren't helpful and I ended up just teaching myself the material anyway at home. She emphasizes "class learning and participation" but I think she should be the one teaching us how to do the problems instead of relying on classmates as she is the professor.

Test heavy
5.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: A+
Dec 6, 2025
Would take again

Mrs. Palmer is a great instructor that truly cares about her students and their success in the class. There are plenty of opportunities to boost your grade through extra credit opportunities, so even if you aren't the best at Accounting, it's not difficult to get an A. She makes Accounting easy to understand for all students.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
4.0
4.0
AC210
Grade: A+
Dec 7, 2025
Would take again

AC is heavy for most people, Mrs. Palmer does a great job of instructing though and the class very much made sense for the subject, I did not feel like it was overwhelming at all, except for the exams which requires a lot of studying but are not at all impossible to figure out. Would take again.

4.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2025
Would take again

Whether you like Mrs. Palmer or not, I think she's the only teacher who actually makes me excited to go to class. Overall, the class is a moderate difficulty, but if you just do what you're supposed to do, an A is very manageable. Mrs. Palmer always says, “Try your homework without your notes,” and honestly, that's the best advice she's given.

5.0
4.0
AC210
Grade: B
Dec 11, 2025
Would take again

Couldn't say enough good things about her. Yes accounting can be hard but she makes lectures funny and engaging as well as giving more than enough resources to pass the class. She gives a bunch of bonus points and the study guides and practice exams directly relate to what you will see on the real ones. Do the work, and study, and you will be fine.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
AC210
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2025
Would take again

Professor Palmer was the only class that I would go to that would genuinely make my day better. Accounting isn't an easy subject, but she makes the learning entertaining and keeps us engaged all class long. Her personality is awesome, and if you don't give her a reason to dislike you (which is hard to do) she truly shows how much she cares.

Participation matters
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
AC210
Grade: C
Dec 13, 2025
Would take again

Accounting 210 is not an easy class but Palmer makes it so much better. Lectures are amazing and she was the reason I actually woke up and went to class at 9:30. Has a lot of extra credit built into the course that will help your grade. Accounting requires a lot of outside work and can be time consuming but would 100% recommend her.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: B
Dec 15, 2025
Would take again

Daphne is an amazing professor. My advice is to do all the extra credit assignments, I would have gotten a C+, but with all the extra credit I ended up with a B. In general, take this class serious and study for the labs, because it will help if you have bad exam scores. LOVE Daphne, she makes the class fun, she's also easily accessible.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
AC210
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2025
Would take again

By far my favorite professor, she keeps lectures engaging, which made me look forward to class. The class is challenging and fast-paced, but if you put in the effort, you'll do well. Weekly quizzes help prepare for exams. It's very test-heavy, so study weekly. Bonus points help your grade. I changed my major to accounting because of her class!

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
AC210
Grade: C-
Dec 18, 2025
Would take again

She is the best professor I have ever had. She cares deeply about her students and is always there to help. She also makes class so fun and engaging. There is so much bonus opportunity in this class too so you definitely need to take advantage of that because it is not an easy class. She is awesome and is the reason I learned to love accounting.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
AC210
Grade: A+
Dec 27, 2025
Would take again

The subject Mrs. Palmer teaches is hard for some people and that is completely understandable. You have to put in effort and if you don't you won't be successful in this class. Go to class pay attention attend help sessions if needed. I averaged a 91 on the exams completed all the extra credit and still finished with a high A+

Participation matters
Hilarious
Caring
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