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Professor Waite is seriously the best professor I've had yet. He always seemed to be trying very hard to give us the best class experience possible through class collaboration, ensuring we understood accounting principles before he moved on with the lecture, and I felt like he cared about my success in class personally.
Seriously, David is the best teacher I have had in my life at any level by far. He is truly amazing. I have never had a teacher care for his students more and have such a passion for teaching than him, it is incredible. The nature of this class is tough, it is a hard class, but David will give you every opportunity to succeed if you work hard.
Professor Waite was one of the best professors I've had here at UVU. He wants everybody to pass, and makes asking him a question very comfortable. No question is a stupid question to professor Waite. He will make sure that you understand the material. He is also very funny and sociable. He also let's you know what to expect on the exam.
He is a great teacher because I learned a lot from him. I got 99.23% on my grade, and grade 93% was needed to get an A grade. Attendance was not required, but everything he told in the classes were in the exams. The exams were super easy as long as you go to his class and do the assignments. He gave a lot of extra credits.
David, is a great teacher. He really cares about his students and wants to see you succeed. Going to class is very important. He will meet with you outside of class and answers your emails within 24 hrs. He is super funny and makes class fun. You do have to work for your grades and test's make up the biggest part of your grade.
Brother Dave was a very fun teacher. Very engaging. He seemed to teach to the low end of the class and I think we might not have been taught as much as other sections. The grading was great but I want to be ready for the next class. If you are not an accounting major I would definitely recommend him
Professor Waite: best teacher I've ever had. Honestly, if you have the opportunity, take accounting from him. I took the course over a summer block and was afraid I would get lazy or bored but I was actually excited to go to class every morning! His lectures are great, and he makes sure everyone understands the material. Transferred from BYU Hawaii
David is awesome. He has substituted my accounting class this week, and our entire class loves him. So many of us know so much more than we did before, and it became my favorite class. I texted some friends at BYU- Hawaii who were former students of his, and they even said that they considered switching to an accounting major because of his class.
He's an amazing professor and is always willing to answer questions and takes the time to make sure you understand the material. His tests and assignments are very straight forward and he gives you all the materials you need to be able to pass.
Waite is a phenomenal professor, he cares whether you pass of fail. He's also extremely fair in giving exams and making sure his students are prepared for them. He gives out study guides and messages his students with any additional information they may need. While accounting isn't easy, him being a great teacher makes the topic better.
I can't believe David has less than a 5.0 on ratemyprofessor. Seriously one of the greatest teachers alive. No matter who you are, you are important to this professor. Your success is his success. He is extremely diligent to make sure you benefit as much as possible from the class and is always very accessible, very approachable, and very helpful.
Waite is one of the best professors I've had at UVU and especially in the Accounting dept! He knows his stuff and makes sure that everyone in the class does too! His lectures weren't really lectures it was more all class participation and that helped many of us learn the material easier! Wish he taught more classes in the Accounting Dept!
This is one of the best professors I've ever had. He is VERY clear in the way he teaches and makes sure everyone understands. He writes his own exams so as long as you go to class and pay attention, you'll do great and have a few laughs along the way. He's freaking funny. 100% would take again. In fact, I'm sad he doesn't teach my next ACC class.
Loved the class and loved the professor, going into the class I wasn't excited for accounting and didn't know much, but David made it a lot of fun to be in class and you can tell he truly loved accounting and was there to teach it to the best of his ability. Super clear when teaching and only teaches what matters for the tests. Super funny as well
The dude loves Accounting and teaches it in a way that makes it fun. He is funny and actually wants everyone to learn the subject and enjoy doing so. Class is on McGraw-Hill with homework due weekly and a few small smart books assignments. Tests aren't too bad and he drops your lowest one. Awesome teacher!
His class was great! I struggle in accounting in general, but he was very enthusiastic about the subject and didn't care to show it. He cared about us as students and was willing to meet with us individually if we didn't understand fully. His classes are larger so there wont be much opportunity to ask questions during class. The book comes in handy
Seriously one of the best professors I've ever taken a class from. David is funny, caring, and genuinely makes accounting interesting which is not something I thought I'd ever be caught dead saying. The class time is basically centered around doing practice problems, and the exams are exactly like the practice problems so take good notes!
Best professor that I have ever had. He really cares, and he explains the concepts of the material in an easy, interesting and understanding way. If you are looking for a great professor, person and class you should really consider taking Accounting 2010 from Professor David Waite.
I can't say enough positive things about Professor Waite. He teaches the class in a fun, involved way and is good about answering whatever questions you may have. He really cares about his students. If you don't come to class, you won't have any idea what's going on. If you pay attention in class and do the homework, you can pass fairly easily.
Professor Waite is the best Professor I've ever had. He truly cares about each student's success and it shows! His lectures are engaging and he makes asking any questions comfortable. He will work with you until you understand the concepts, and give plenty of resources for success. Anyone can pass. Sad I won't be able to take him for other classes.
My favorite professor Ive had. He is a great instructor, and really cares hat everyone gets subjects before moving on. Hes actually way funny, and teaches very well. I would recommend him to anyone. Drops lowest test out of 4 tests which is great.
Prof Waite is the best! He makes a boring subject seem fun. He truly cares about his students and their success. He reached out to me personally a couple times during the semester to check in and remind me of homework due dates. Definitely not my favorite subject, but I'm glad I took it with him.
Professor does an excellent job of making sure everybody understands what is being taught and is on the same page. Makes sure everybody is engaged and wants his students to succeed.
Best professor I've ever had! If you have to take Financial Accounting, you have to take from Professor Waite!!
David Waite is hands down my favorite teacher. He was so funny every single class period and the homework assignments were fairly easy with unlimited attempts. The tests were a bit more difficult but I got good scores on 3 of them and he drops your lowest test so I didn't have to take the final.
Professor Waite is hilarious. His exams aren't that hard if you study. He will drop 1 out of the 4 exams, meaning if you do well with the first 3 tests, you won't need to take the final.
Professor Waite is easily the best professor I've ever had. He genuinely cares for each of his students and he is very accessible outside class. He will help you pass if you ask him! He knows each of his students and his classes are fun, entertaining, and informative. Highly recommend!!
Professor Waite made financial accounting seem fun. He is a real gem of a professor who will answer any question, and who believes that every student is trustworthy and well-intended. If you're concerned about learning accounting, try to get in his class!
Professor Waite is truthfully one of the best professors you will ever have. He cares so deeply that you understand the material and will do whatever he can to help you get an A in his class. Don't get me wrong, accounting is hard, but if you have the chance to take his class you will walk away understanding it. He is also hilarious!
This teacher genuinely made my semester about 100 times better than it would have been. Funny, smart, and has a way with teaching that makes any concept a fun and intriguing topic of discussion. I really liked this class so much that i'm looking for other classes that he teaches so I can have him again.
David is by far the best professor I've ever had. His class was tough, but if you go to class he makes it simple to pass. He sets clear expectations, and really helps you prepare for exams. The exams weigh a lot on your grade, but if you go to class and do the homework, you can pass! His lectures are amazing and thoroughly entertaining!
Waite is one of the best professors at UVU. He really cares, and in turn you care. He drops your lowest HW, Quiz, & Exam. The SI leaders are fantastic, especially Jen. I would recommend going to HER (dont go to the guy) review sessions. Waite is an excellent professor, and has the highest passing rate of all ACC inst. I wish he did 2010 and beyond.
Amazing professor! Even if you don't like accounting, you might like it after the class. He is so funny and enthusiastic about accounting. He explains everything very well and makes it interesting. Everyone pays attention in class and allowing you to teach each other was very beneficial
Super funny guy and for sure spreads his love of accounting. Accounting is going to be a tough course no matter who you take it from but Professor Waite gets you through it! I would for sure take it from him if you have the chance.
As a teacher, Waite didn't really teach us much. Most of what I learned came from the textbook and the people around me. There are no notes on exams which makes it really tough on those not planning to become accountants. You'll do a lot better in this class if you have a basic understanding off accounting before starting.
Great professor, really cares about accounting and makes it easy to understand and always willing to answer questions.
If you want to know accounting, take Prof. Waite. he seriously is a great teacher and really will help you understand the basics. Fun professor, knows what he is doing, great at explaining.
I loved Professor Waite! He is hilarious and makes sure that all of the students understand the material. I learned so much because of him and he is my favorite professor so far. If you want to understand accounting basics take his class! It takes some work but is overall pretty easy and fun. Just get ready for his enthusiasm for accounting!
Hands down one of the best professors to take in accounting.
Waite is by far my favorite business teacher. I wish he was teaching 2020 second term. He wants everyone to succeed, learn, and pass. He drops one of your exams and homework assignments. If you have any issues with turning in homework, he'll work with you.
I remember everything Waite taught a year after the fact. I am an accounting major, and he is the only teacher thus far who writes his own exams, and generates his own content. Top notch. I kept his worksheets - and I'm glad I did. Oh, and he's funny. Highly recommended.
Professor Waite has been one of my favorite professors ever. He is so enthusiastic about accounting and teaching. We gives clear lectures, and is consistent throughout his grading and assignments. If you're stressed about taking accounting, he will help you feel confident in your ability to succeed. I would take his class again!
Professor Waite was very fun to have as a professor for Accounting 2010. It was fully online this semester, but he made videos every week you could rewatch if you had questions. He's super enthusiastic and fun to listen to during his lectures. He encourages you to ask questions, take notes, and work hard. I highly recommend him!!
Prof. Waite is a stud. He is willing to work with you and be fair. Just go to class, learn the material he teaches and you'll be set. Ask questions and he'll make sure you get a good answer. I'd take this over and over again from him.
Fun and nice professor. I loved the set up of the class: one day we watched prerecorded lectures and the other would be a zoom meeting with opportunities to do example problems in a group and ask questions. Do good on the 3 tests so you don't have to take the comprehensive final, drops the lowest test score.
Master Waite is amazing!! Lover of Dr Pepper and pizza, he easily made this one the best and most engaging classes I've ever taken, let alone an Accounting class. He is so passionate while he teaches and honestly helps so much during and outside of class to make sure that not only you pass, but that you understand the material as well. 10/10
TAKE THIS CLASS. Professor Waite was amazing, if you put in the effort you will do well. I was super intimidated to take Accounting, but Professor Waite made me feel comfortable and really helps walk you through the content. He provides multiple resources to learn, and is always fair and flexible for his students. He also has a great sense of humor
Great professor with a passion for the subject. He is very intelligent and helpful to answer questions. Easy to reach outside of class and did his best to make the most of a live stream class. He is encouraging and wants you to succeed and will do whatever he can to ensure that. He also drops the lowest test score and offers extra credit!
I failed the class cause it was hard but David was awesome so I'm gonna take it again.
Professor Waite is awesome! The class has some pretty hard material, but he makes it easy to understand. If you go to class and listen, you will get an A. There is quite a bit of group work with the people sitting around you, but it is a great way to help learning.
Honestly one of my favorite professors at UVU. I wish he taught all my classes. He's funny, tries to involve you and he has a very organized class. I always new what to do and how to do it because of the organization of his class. The key to getting a good grade is taking good notes to study off of.
If you are taking accounting GET PROF. WAITE! He has been the best professor I have had in my college career. He truly helps you understand the material. Breaks down accounting to easy terms and goes above and beyond to help you achieve the best grade possible. He is super funny and makes the class enjoyable. Just show up and do the assignments.
I love Professor Waite!!!! He made accounting cool and works hard to make sure that you understand the material. The class is super organized and there are tons of ways to learn the lectures including TA's. Professor Waite is always willing to answer questions. I wish he taught all of UVU's accounting classes. Seriously take from him!
Professor Waite was a very amazing Accounting teacher! He is so enthusiastic about the class and has a good study layout to help prepare you for the tests. He does his class through Mgraw Hill Connect. This class was HARD though. My one complaint is tests make up the majority of your grade, so STUDY HARD!
Professor Waite is one of the best teachers I've ever had. He is so caring and even though it was an online class, he made it as interactive and fun as possible. Accounting isn't the most entertaining class but he made it great and I actually learned a lot. Every week there is a simple homework and quiz due. I spent about 2 hours a week.
I took this class online and he is so good at explaining the material in his videos. Every week there are five 10 min videos, 20-25 question assignment, 5 question quiz, and a short reading. If you do all the assignments and pay attention you will do great
David is hilarious and super fun! He is SO passionate about accounting, and you'll soon become aware of that! He loved teaching us, and consistently sought to help and facilitate our jobs. Accounting can be pretty tough, but study hard and do the work and you'll be fine! Plus, he gave us like 3% in extra credit because "accounting." Haha--LOVED!
Professor Waite is the man! He is very passionate about accounting and does an excellent job making financial accounting an accessible topic for all majors. His class follows a really consistent format that really translates to success on tests if you put in all the work. I loved his class and partly just because of him and his teaching haha.
Hands down one of my favorite professors at UVU. If you need to take any basic accounting classes make sure to take it from him. Professor Waite, wants you to succeed and just loves to teach. You can tell he cares and is very good at explaining potentially difficult subject matter.
I created a rate my professor account just to rate David Waite. I have seen many teachers in my time. He is the best. Such clear teaching. So helpful and respectful. Makes you feel like you can ask anything. Both his videos and classtime are such a great use of time, you can understand everything if you do both and pay attention. Truly excellent.
The greatest teacher that i have ever met. He is so energetic, jolly and very clear in every topic that he teaches. He is like your best friend teaching a entrepreneurship or accounting class. great humor too.
Professor Waite is a professor who is passionate about the subjects that he teaches. He is quick with email responses and is open to any questions that you may have. This course is very difficult and if you don't do well on the tests, you will fail.
Professor Waite is the best! He truly cares about his students and wants them to succeed. He made this Accounting class bearable and I really enjoyed having him as a teacher. If you need help, ask him! He will take the time to make sure that you understand the concepts. Also, his online videos quizzes are amazing. He can teach very well!
I LOVED PROF. WAITE! I was so scared to take this class and it was because of his excellent lectures that I was able to get such a good grade. The expectations were so clear and the way he set up his online class was was so impressive! I would refer him to any student no matter what level of knowledge they have! He was also so easy to work with.
Professor Waite is hilarious! He cares so much about students and will give of his time to help you with learning and networking outside of class. Form a good relationship with him if you are studying accounting. The work load was reasonable.
Waite was fantastic! Videos were always available for review and in person lectures helped solidify what I learned. He dropped the lowest score on exams. Class has four big exams and the coursework is not easy. He's very enthusiastic, responds to emails fast, and even gave me some career advice. Super helpful. Absolutely would recommend.
He is such a gem! So encouraging and do everything to keep the students motivated and supported throughout the semester. He is super passionate and enthusiastic about what he is teaching, which will make you like accounting a lot (Trust me, his view of accounting and lectures convinced me to change my major into accounting from a business!)
You are awesome, I wish you nothing but the best!
Prof Waite runs his online class beautifully. He posts informational and helpful videos, tells you exactly how to do the homework and prepares you well for his tests. He is always easy to reach and lets you use notes on exams. Hard class but doable thanks to his dedication!
Professor Waite is an incredible instructor. His lectures are super clear and he makes accounting fun as well as applicable to the real world from the very beginning of the class. There are four exams and he drops your lowest score. He also drops your 2 lowest quiz scores and a couple of the video assignments as well. Best professor I've ever had.
By far the best professor I have had. You can tell he really loves accounting and that shows in how he teaches. There are 3 or 4 videos a week but they are fairly short and keep your attention. If you pay attention and take good notes, you'll be golden. He responds quickly and is always available for questions.
He is such a nice guy! Always willing to help students to succeed. His lectures were not mandatory because he had recordings to watch that were very informational. Class time was to help you explain the subject to other students to help grasp concepts better. Managerial accounting is hard to understand though. I'd take another class from him again.
Professor Waite has put together the BEST online class I've ever seen. Expectations are clearly set from the beginning so if you put in the work, you will succeed. His lectures are short and to the point, filled with real life examples, and include practice problems that are just like the ones on the homework and quizzes.
Take a class from Professor Waite! You will not regret it! He has great online videos that will help you with the weekly lessons and homework. His class is extremely well organized and is structured with weekly modules and quizzes. In class, he is great at answering questions and helping everyone understand accounting principles. 100% recommend.
Prof Waite is amazing, he is so great at teaching and helps each student be as successful as they want to be. He helps with any questions you may have and honestly he was the only reason I even enjoyed school this semester! TAKE HIM IF YOU CAN!
Professor Waite is by far my favorite professor I have ever had. He is willing to do whatever it takes to help everyone learn. He is passionate about accounting and that makes a huge difference.
Waite was amazing. His lectures always made sense. He was great at providing lots of aids to help. I would totally take him again. He cares!
Professor Waite is incredible! He is so engaging, and makes accounting fun to learn! He cares about his students, and does everything he can to help you succeed. It's a hard class, but he makes it enjoyable and has a great sense of humor. Take this class from him!!
Easily the best part of this class is that the lowest exam score is dropped, so 80% of the class didn't have to take the final exam. Professor Waite loves accounting and the assignments done in class are never graded, they're simply there to help you learn the material. He wants you to succeed and his grading is generous, so hard work is rewarded.
Although Professor Waite's classes weren't mandatory to attend, I was always motivated to go to class due to his fun lectures and exceptional teaching style. Professor Waite is also super willing to help you on issues outside of the classroom in making decisions about career paths or other things. He's such a genuine guy and is seriously awesome.
Easily one of my favorite professors. His classes aren't mandatory, but they're so good that you will want to go. I gave him a 3 for difficulty only because of the material. He makes it so easy to understand and learn though! The way he structures his class is easily a 10/10. I loved how he gave us real world examples for everything we learned.
Best professor I have ever had! if I could only take classes from David Waite I would. You won't regret signing up for his class. He cares about each student and helps you achieve your potential any way he can! 10/10
the best professor I've ever had
Goes out of his way to make sure you deserve that grade you get. Best teacher UVU.
Professor Waite was amazing!! This is by far the best online class I've taken - his lectures are straight to the point, fun, and easy to follow. He gives enough work to make sure you understand the concept, but not to the point that you're overwhelmed. I seriously can not say enough good things about him. Highly recommend him as a professor!
This guy is awesome. He actually made me consider changing my degree to accounting because he made it so fun and explains everything well. The assignments are through mcgraw-hill and as long as they're completed, the class is easy to pass because quizzes and exams are all based on the homework, and there's tons of resources for studying.
Absolutely loved this professor! Online course we had 3-4 lectures per week with a lecture quiz (Lectures were 10-15 min vids, quiz had unlimited chances and shows correct answers) Weekly homework through McGraw Hill, unlimited chances. Open note quizes. Lowest quiz, homework AND exam score DROPPED! Potential for no final.
Unbelievable professor, the best in the entire accounting department! pay this man more UVU.
He is quite easily my favorite teacher I've ever had. He is a phenomenal teacher and will go the extra mile to help you if you ask him. He offered to go over the entire test with me when I told him I wanted extra help. He is amazing!! Not only is he super nice, he is so good at teaching!! His online videos explained everything easily.
Professor Waite is an awesome guy. I hate accounting but he made it tolerable. Content wise this class is very difficult, but he has a ton of resources to help you succeed. You'll have to work really hard (minimum a few hours each week) to get a good grade. Lecture videos are your best resource. All assignments/exams are done through McGraw-Hill.
Professor Waite is the reason I am now an accounting major. He cares deeply for all his students and truly loves the subject. He goes carefully through everything that gives people trouble and knows where to focus class time. He gives a lot of additional resources even on the "easy" subjects. I would 100% recommend taking David, he is AMAZING!
David is one of the best professors I have ever had! I am not a big fan of accounting, but he made this class very enjoyable. He is a great teacher that really cares and willing to go the extra mile to help out and make the class the best it can be. If you have to take an accounting course, I definitely recommend David!
He is able to make you believe everything he is saying is easy and fun when in reality its quite difficult. I appreciated his light heartedness he brought to the table.
Prof Waite is genuinely my favorite professor I've had in my entire 2 years here at UVU. He teaches in a way that is applicable to real life, and makes it so it's not boring in the slightest! He's super caring too, and makes himself available for those who need it. Most of all, he's the funniest dude ever. TAKE HIS CLASS!! You won't regret it.
I can promise that you will not find a better Accounting teacher in the whole state of Utah than Prof Waite. He takes a topic that he knows many may not know or care much about and makes it applicable to the real world. He has a great sense of humor that makes class fun to attend. The subject is hard but I cannot imagine a better teacher for it.
David Waite is the definition of a good teacher. Highlights: Amazing in class lecture, amazing feedback when you ask questions, amazing personality What to expect: Weekly 5-10 minute module videos, module homework for that week, no textbook If you don't know anything about accounting, professor Waite is who you'll want to learn from.
The best college professor you will ever have. I've never had a class so organized and geared towards helping you learn and remember. I'm not particularly a good student and tend to just pick the easiest teachers but with how difficult accounting is he somehow made it easy. I wish he could teach me every subject. YOU NEED TO TAKE HIS CLASS.
David is an awesome teacher! He's funny, personable, willing to help, and wants to make sure you understand the topic. He's super responsive. Make sure you watch the videos and do the homework. Open note tests, but once you get further in accounting classes, it's closed notes so be prepared for that in the future.
Professor Waite is great at bringing his passion of accounting into his teaching, which makes it more fun to learn. His class structure is very organized, you show up every day and get taught new things in class, work with partners, and he does a great job at making sure he answers every question. Yes, accounting is hard, but he makes it easier.
Professor Waite was awesome! Anytime I had a question and would email him about it, he would reply so fast and made sure I understood the material. Tests are EXACTLY like homework, so as long as you do your homework and understand it, you'll be just fine. Highly recommend!
Love Professor Waite. He's so good. If you're going to take any ACC 2110 make sure you have him. He's very caring and understands student life. He is very passionate about what he teaches and makes all his teaching active. I enjoyed going to his class, only class I actually liked this semester.
This class was so well organized I couldn't believe it. TAKE A CLASS WITH DAVID. He is seriously so kind and wonderful, and he genuinely cares about you. He is so passionate about his work, that you can't not love him. He will care for you even if you are not close to him.
One of the best professors I've ever had! I loved his class so much that I am switching to an accounting major after taking it. He is so good at explaining things and if you go to class and watch the videos, everything makes sense and it is super easy to pass. Plus he is hilarious and clearly passionate about accounting. HIGHLY RECOMMEND
The best professor on the planet. He gives off hardcore fun uncle vibes and really cares that you make friends in the class. He takes time to explain things to you one on one and never makes you feel dumb. Could not recommend him more
David goes above and beyond. He does extra work to make sure his students succeed. He has these awesome online videos that teach you almost everything you need to know for homework. They look like they were professionally shot and they have graphics and everything. It makes it super fun to learn. He is hilarious and personable.
Okay, the fact that this man now has 104 ratings of 5-stars is totally accurate. Professor Waite has an OUTSTANDING class, where we have many opportunities to get help from classmates around us, and many assignments that can help us receive an A. There's a lot of homework (which every lowest grade drops) and 4 tests (lowest also drops). Great class
He is AMAZING! If you are talking accounting, take it from him. His videos are super high quality and his worksheets and lectures were really helpful. Attendance isn't mandatory but going to the lectures is super helpful. David is one of the best professors I've ever had if you get a chance to take a class from him!!
If his waitlist is indicative of anything, it's that he's awsome!!!
Best professor ever. 1. Adding stuff you never learned about in the exams: No. Everything in the exam is in the homework and quizzes. 2. Fluff in lectures: No. His lectures are concise and only about what you need to know. 3. Pride themselves in how hard their class is: Instead of making the topic harder, he makes it easier for you to understand.
Professor Waite is amazing! This is an introductory accounting class, so it is kind of hard, but he makes it so doable. I took it online, but his recorded lectures were so great that it felt like I was in the classroom with him. I would definitely take a class from him again.
The dude is awesome!! He goes over the material so well and gives you so much opportunities to ask questions. Really tries to make the subject fun and is always interacting with the class.
This class was probably one of the hardest classes I have ever taken and the professor was no help. The homework and quizzes are always way harder than what he teaches in class and his teaching style isn't great either. If you can avoid taking accounting all together do it! But if you have to take it do not take it with this professor!
Pro Waite is carrying and have this sense of humor. He responds email quickly, even for the online course. Not lots homework. We get to retake the quizzes. Pro Waite definitely explain some of the hard questions before doing the homework. He cares about student and wanting them to understand. I would take his class again, by any chance.
One of the best professors I've had, Prof Waite was always caring and helpful to his students so that they could understand the material. Attend the lectures and do the pre-class prep videos and you'll do well in this class.
David Waite is by far and away the greatest professor of all time. He loves his students, he loves what he does, and he genuinely wants to see you succeed. He takes a boring subject and almost convinces you it's interesting purely based on his passion for accounting. If I could take all of my classes from David Waite, I would do it in a heartbeat.
I usually do not come on here to rate my professors but I felt like I needed too because of how much I loved taking this class from Professor Waite! I would 100% recommend taking this class from him!
For a topic that was hard for me he did an amazing job teaching it! It's test heavy, but bearably hard. You'll go into tests fully prepared as long as you apply yourself and do the work. He's always available outside of class to answer questions and help out. He's such a cool guy though, wish I had him as an uncle or something haha
Literally the best professor i have ever had! No complaints!
David Waite is a fantastic Professor. That being said, his class is a bit tricky because Accounting is a tough subject. Prof Waite helps to make it a lot easier and gives incredible feedback. He is also very flexible which is extremely helpful!
David Waite is an awesome professor, very knowledgable, and an excellent teacher. If you have a chance to take one of his classes, take it!
David Waite is pretty much my idol. If you have to take 2110, don't you dare take it from anyone else. Accounting is by no means easy, but David makes a ton of effort to make sure it's doable. Sit down, grab a Dr. Pepper, and take accounting with David.
Honestly Professor Waite is the best professor that I have had at UVU, period! Accounting is a hard subject and he made the class fun, and still made the classroom a place where you actually learn. He does a really good job at simplifying everything so that you understand and never goes faster than you are able to keep up. Highly Recommended!
Regardless of where you are in that scale of proficiency in math, you WANT to take this accounting class from Professor Waite! I promise you his lectures are so fun and he teaches the principles in a way that simply makes so much sense! Even if you aren't a math person, I promise that he's ALWAYS open to helping you out. The material is relevant!
Literally the best professor I've ever had. He was extremely engaging, when he taught us I actually learned the hard topics with ease. His class organization is perfect. He's funny and also extremely caring. I messaged him multiple times and got responses within a few hours every time. As long as you actually do his homework you will be fine :)
The best prof I have ever had. David prepares his students so well. He will throw you into the deep end day one, but don't stress. He has videos that the other profs use, and the best lectures. It is a tough class but stick with him and you'll succeed. David is also a great person and is super funny. Makes you feel like a real person and friend.
This professor is phenomenal. I hate accounting and he actually managed to make the subject interesting, and explain it in a way that always made sense. He worked hard to help out each student if we ever had any problems. One homework and one quiz per week, no busy work, and tests are open note with plenty of time. 100% recommend this prof.
Professor Waite is HANDS DOWN the best professor I have ever had! He makes a difficult class feel like a walk in the park! Professor Waite is hilarious and actually makes class fun! He is an amazing professor and you can tell he is very knowledgable in the subject. If you have the choice take davids class!
Everyone else already said it. Hands down the best professor UVU has to offer. If his class is available and you're reading this. Stop reading and sign up.
Prof Waite is the best! He loves accounting so much and makes it really fun. You can pass this class even if you're bad at math. Waite made amazing videos to help you understand all the concepts. The tests are a little challenging so be prepared for that. The last few modules are the most difficult so be prepared to double down.
Professor Waite is very passionate about what he teaches and is willing to help you with just about anything. Although attendance is not mandatory you definitely learn more when you go. If you need to take accounting 100% recommend taking it with him
One of the coolest accounting nerds I have ever met! Super passionate about accounting and never fails to let you know that. Has his teaching style down to a science and is very understanding with what questions or concerns you may have. Go to class, do the homework, study and you will be fine!
Dave tries to convince every one of his students to be an accountant. Can confirm that it works sometimes.
Professor Wait is the Best! you can tell he cares about his students and loves the subject. He has clear expectations and they are achievable. If most the class missed a question on a test he would give you the points for that question. while the course load can be heavy at times I was always given the tools to be successful.
He is the reason I want to major in acc. He is the best teacher I have ever had. I loved his teaching style, he explained it like I was a 3 year old and it was amazing, I learned so much. I wish he taught the more advanced accounting courses just so I could take him again
I knew NOTHING about accounting when I started at the beginning of this semester. Ended with an A, that is all because Professor Waite does such a good job at explaining the concepts. He is a great communicator and will answer any questions. Just don't fall behind and you'll do fine.
No joke, one of the BEST classes I have ever taken. The professor provides students with quality video lectures, clear grading requirements, and extra credit. The material in the class is super informative as well. Professor Waite makes sure to provide a great learning experience for all college students. Valuable class.
Best Professor I have ever taken in my life! Move Mountains to get into his class! it is worth it!
I'd never taken accounting before, and I'm what you'd call super average in this class. I had a difficult time with it, so I went to the tutoring lab twice a week every week, and that's literally how I passed this class. I went over the homework 3 times and made detailed notes. I passed, not with a high grade, but I passed. So don't sweat it:)
Professor Waite is one of the best professors at UVU. His online lectures are extremely professional and engaging. 4 exams in the class, including the final, and he drops the lowest one. Usually curves his tests. Homework has unlimited tries. Weekly quizzes are a little more tricky. Exams/Quizzes are open book. No late work. One paper.
He is honestly the best professor I've had. I would 100% have hated accounting if I didn't take it from him. Really funny, super good lectures, he cares about his students and their grades. Would 1000% take a class form him again
Prof Waite is the best accounting teacher at UVU. He genuinely wants to help you learn and is great at explaining the concepts and making sure the class understands. Each module has 2min videos that are SO helpful. All quizzes and exams are open book/note. Be sure to take notes off of the videos and during the lectures and you will do fine.
There are ~14 modules, each with four 10 minute lecture videos (with questions), a homework assignment, and a quiz over the module. There are four exams through the class and these are the things that matter. He drops your lowest scoring one, so you better so well on at least 3 of them! Overall, the class was fine, not too much to complain about.
I really loved David's online accounting class. I would recommend! Stay on top of all assignments and use the resources available to you!!! He creates so many amazing worksheets to help with the homework and exams USE THEM!
Accounting... what an awful subject! David Waite makes it more interesting and palatable, but not without inundating students with lots of lectures. The homework isn't too bad, you'll sometimes need to teach yourself course material. Professor is largely inflexible but lets you turn in 1 late assignment. Get ready to study, and study A LOT.
Seriously the best professor. I was nervous going into the class because you're always told accounting is hard, but I understood each lecture and assignment perfectly. He explains things so well and is also hilarious. Turned out to be one of my favorite classes at UVU.
Professor Waite is the best professor and teacher I have ever had in my entire life. Take his class, and you will learn so much. He is the reason I chose to major in accounting.
Professor Waite is the best professor that I've had at UVU. He really cares about Accounting and genuinely enjoys it, and you can see it every day that he comes to class. He gives real life examples over and over throughout each class, cares about his students' success and will walk around helping you as you have questions.
By far one of the most notable professors I've ever had. He has a passion for what and who he teaches that makes the class engaging. Lots of group work and lots of homework that takes a long time. The was the class is structured is the best I have ever experienced.
David is great!
David Waite is my all time favorite professor. Not only is he engaging and funny, he really teaches the material in a way that I could understand and apply to real life. I have passed him in the halls since taking his class and he always goes out of his way to say hi and talk to me. I wish I could take more classes from him!!
Professor Waite makes accounting engaging with his passion. Though the content can be challenging, using resources like the free textbook and unstuck AI really helps. Attend class, do the work, and you'll do well in this course.
At the end of the semester he rounded all our grades up to the nearest whole % and gave us 15 extra credit points. He drops your lowest test score as well as lowest two homework assignments and quizzes. He is very available to ask questions and help and actually makes his own online videos for teaching he is very passionate about the subject.
Professor Waite is hands down the best professor I have ever had. Accounting isn't easy but he makes the class very doable and even interesting. I had no interest in accounting and loved it at the end. The class is definitely not an easy class but if you come ready to learn and put in the work you will get an A.
Professor Waite is hands down the BEST professor for this subject. He really wants to help you succeed and provides not only interactive video lectures and quizzes but also regularly sends out helpful emails. He also posted HW help videos, which made it possible for me to understand the homework. Take him! Be aware that the HW can take awhile to do
David was the best teacher I have had at UVU. I never dreaded going to his class because I was actually learning and he's funny. Attendance isn't mandatory, but going is well worth it because he gives out paper worksheets each class so we can follow along. Tests and quizzes are open note, so these worksheets are helpful. Cares about his students
Professor Waite is an amazing professor and even better accountant. He makes his pretty boring topic (accounting) interesting by making a couple side jokes or explaining it to better your knowledge. Very easy to communicate by Canvas/email and sends great weekly emails for his online classes. I highly recommend taking accounting from David Waite.
I hate accounting so I didn't enjoy this class but Prof Waite makes it bearable. He's an amazing teacher and he puts time and effort into his lectures. Super funny too! He really wants to help you understand. Proctored quizzes & exams, weekly hw took me forever, but he drops your lowest scores. If you have to take accounting, take it from him!
(this is for ACC 2250) I absolutely loved Professor Waite, he always said hi and talked to me in the halls and knew my name early on in the semester. Whenever I emailed him I felt like he really cared and was fast at responding and giving me good responses. This class is fun and really applicable to real life bookkeeping. 110% recommend this class
David Waite is a good professor! No text book, text is online through connect, which has a cost. Good video lessons every week (2-4) with short quizzes for each video. Every week there is a homework assignment and a proctored quiz. The quizzes and exams are timed and and can kill your grade if not completed on time so be prepared.
The homework load for this class was insane and required a great deal of time. He has lots of required videos with questions at various points in the videos. His lectures were informative and interesting. His grading was clear and consistent. The assignment load was hard to manage because he had assignments locked and only open for a short time.
I took this in the summer, and although the homework took a little longer to do(20 questions) i feel like i genuinely learned the subject. You can tell he really loves the subject in the videos/lectures. If you are taking ACC online, and have the chance to chose Professor Waite, it definitely is worth it!
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David Waite is a saint! He made accounting fun and understandable. Do not take this class from anyone but him! He was super helpful when I had questions and genuinely wants each of his students to succeed in his class. If I ever need to take an accounting class again, I am 100% taking it from him. Best professor ever!!
Don't walk, RUN to choose this class! David Waite was a superb professor. Their lectures were entertaining and easy to follow. There is a lot of resources for help as well. They use the infamous McGraw Hill but the homework has unlimited "Check your Work" and the tests are open book but you WILL need to study. 10/10 looooooved this class.
Probably the most useful accounting class I have every taken that is all goodbye.
Accounting can be difficult to understand it's like a new language but Professor Waite was great a working through examples throughout class. Even though attendance isn't mandatory, 100% you should go. It helped me to understand a loooot more. overall 10/10
This guy is great! The class did feel like it did not need to be in person, which was frustrating, but he's a good guy who really wants his students to succeed. He's super flexible and willing to work with you. He also really cares about creating a relationship with his students. The class was very easy.
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