3.5

Debbie Musil

Accounting - Kwantlen Polytechnic University - Surrey

3.5
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
57%
Would Retake
92
Reviews
3.5
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
3.5
Helpful
3.4
Clarity

57%

Would Retake

92

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

35

4

21

3

15

2

8

1

13

What Students Say

She is also demeaning when reviewing exams - refers to some questions as "easy" marks

ACCT1210 - 3.0 rating

As long as you study it really wont be that bad

ACCT1210 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

33%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

86% confidence
Based on 12 grades
Most common grades:
A- (6)
Not sure yet (6)
A (2)
Grade Distribution
A(2)B(0)C(1)D(1)F(1)A-/B+(8)
Based on 21 reported grades
A-: 6
Not sure yet: 6
A: 2
Rather not say: 2
Common Tags
Test heavy (7)
Tough grader (6)
Caring (4)
Lots of homework (4)
Accessible outside class (4)
EXTRA CREDIT (3)
Amazing lectures (3)
Gives good feedback (3)
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Reviews (92)
3.0
4.0
1230
Jul 15, 2002

Hard course anyway

3.0
5.0
ACCT2293
Dec 10, 2002

Hard course, hard teacher

2.0
5.0
ACCT2293
Dec 25, 2002

Hard course, teacher is ok. Take acct 110 instead!

5.0
4.0
1110
Mar 18, 2003

Awesome teacher.....good examples...very knowledgable.....knows her stuff.....make sure you do the homework....its pays off !!

3.0
5.0
ACT2293
Mar 31, 2003

She just goes through power point the entire class, doesn't stop and ask if anyone is understanding anything, the tests are marked unfairly and she isn't afraid to fail half the class

1.0
5.0
ACCT1230
Mar 31, 2003

No Comments

4.0
2.0
ACCT1125
Apr 9, 2003

nice lady,easy final.

3.0
3.0
ACCT2293
Apr 10, 2003

not very helpful, hardly ever there during office hours

4.0
2.0
1210
May 1, 2003

do the hw and u'll be fine. Tests are ok. gives a good outline prior to an exam.

5.0
1.0
3320
Aug 17, 2003

knows her stuff.

5.0
1.0
ACCT1210
Nov 6, 2003

nice teacher

4.0
3.0
3320
Jan 3, 2004

hmm..her teaching methods have changed a bit. i guess shse not tht easy anymore but a good teacher overall no doubt

3.0
3.0
ACCOUNTING
Feb 27, 2004

Fast pace. Average instructor. Inconsistency in markings as weights are given disproportionately to less important errors. Seems to lecture to white students only while ignoring the rest.

5.0
2.0
ACCT1110
Apr 8, 2004

Debbie rocks!! She's got a great attitude. She DOES NOT assume you know anything- therefore teaches you step-by-step at a very good pace! She's very clear! keep up with homework youll be fine!!

2.0
4.0
ACCT1110
Jul 7, 2004

YOU THINK YOUR DOING OK THEN BANG A B- AND YOU HAVE TO GO THROUGH HELL TO GET YOU MARK CHANGED

1.0
3.0
ACCOUNTING
Aug 16, 2004

Definitely has issues with her grading. Many high scoring students who took her class said that the final exam dropped their grades by more than 10%. Most likely she got a personal agenda that got nothing with accounting.

4.0
2.0
ACC1110
Nov 29, 2004

No Comments

3.0
4.0
ACCT3320
Dec 2, 2004

do not take it. so so hard. lower gpa soo much

3.0
2.0
ACCT1210
Dec 18, 2004

she is not very nice...but her test is easy

4.0
3.0
ACT1210
Dec 27, 2004

Average instructor. Lectures by reading the notes provided by the author. Quiz and assignments are ok, but exams are bit hard.

3.0
2.0
ACCT2293
Apr 15, 2005

She is an average teacher. Knows alot about accounting and is passionate about the cource. Its a hard class and she goes too fast. Read the text throughly you'll be fine. Dont rely on her teaching.

3.0
4.0
ACCT3320
Sep 7, 2005

she is fair in first 2 midterms but she put totallly different exams in the final.if you take her study hard and get good marks in your midterms then you end up with c+ in the final. you grade will definatley fall in the final so study hard for midterms. she expects that students know everything she is there to show you answers on the transparency

3.0
4.0
ACCT3320
Nov 22, 2005

The course is so hard, I barely passed with a C. Her final exam is crazy hard, beware.

5.0
2.0
ACCT1110
Grade: A-
Dec 11, 2005

Amazing instructor!!Easy exams and quizzes.Fun classes and very interesting course.

5.0
2.0
1110
Dec 19, 2005

She explains material very well, but it's too much to do cuz you get assmt almost twice a week and some of them are very long, but tests are easy and final wasn't too hard at all as long as u did all the assmts and if u understand it u'll be just fine

5.0
3.0
ACCT3320
Jan 12, 2006

Debbie is very helpful, patient and explains things very well. Uses powerpoint and the text as well as in class homework. The only "negative" was that she did not use the web, for example to post answers to in class questions. An excellent teacher, was sorry I couldn't get her for the second half of the course.

4.0
3.0
ACCT1210
Mar 14, 2006

she always has an angry face,after seeing her u dun even feel like sitting in her class.she teaches ok but she shud learn to encourage too.

5.0
1.0
ACCT2293
Mar 28, 2006

easy as pie

1.0
5.0
ACCT3320
Apr 20, 2006

she doesnot know how to teach. she thinks student knew everything she shows you transparency and that's it. her midterm was fair but final exam was very very hard. don't take her class if you have choice and if you take study very hard for midterm and then in final you will hardly make up to C+. i don't know why she gave such a hard final exam.

5.0
2.0
ACCT1110
Apr 25, 2006

Kinda talks to students like they're kindergarteners but apart from that she's pretty approachable.

2.0
4.0
3320
May 1, 2006

she mean..very hard test mostly really complicated questions..her final exams can screw u up big time..also another thing her test and the final are largely based on the last chapters..and for the final nearly 70% is from ch 11..she will bring ur gpa down dont take her

3.0
4.0
ACCT1210
May 3, 2006

Her midterms and final are so tough, unlike questions she does in class. Explains material well though, just that expect something different in the midterms and final than what she goes over.

5.0
3.0
ACCT3320
Sep 17, 2006

Much Much better than Barbra Katz. She is affable, nice and happy teacher in our life.

2.0
5.0
ACCT1110
Oct 22, 2006

No Comments

5.0
2.0
ACCT3320
Nov 7, 2006

I thought this was an easy course. Got good marks for both midterms HOWEVER, the final exam was much harder compare to the midterms. The questions were tricky..... but If you can do all the questions from her notes then you should be successed. Her notes r really helpful and I never read the textbook.

1.0
5.0
ACCT3320
Jul 29, 2007

People who took her either dropping her class or re-take the course with another teacher again. This lady talks too fast and no one can approach it. As she is a GPA killer, I AM TIRED OF HER! NEVER TAKE HER AGAIN!!!

5.0
4.0
ACCT3420
Oct 2, 2007

Fantastic teacher, very involved with students. Very social, excellent understanding of concepts.

5.0
3.0
ACCT1110
Oct 4, 2007

Great teacher! Always a pleasure to come to class. She is very willing to help if you need it and goes over countless examples to ensure student understanding. 100% Fair!

1.0
5.0
ACCT3320
Oct 13, 2007

This lady is TOO TOUGH & TRICY for ESL students; in addition to, many people cannot approach her lecture when she talks TOO QUICK. Also, she has NO incentive to motivate student to learn a lot. If you want to take ACCT 3320, take it with Laura Dallas!!!

2.0
5.0
ACCT3320
Oct 17, 2007

Unfortunate that she has developed such a dispassion towards motivating/cultivating student minds. The opportunity cost of going to class is nearly off the scale (I could read the book and get much more out of it per unit time). Simply placing generic transparant slides on the projector is mind numbingly painful. PILLOWS SHOULD BE MANDATORY!!

5.0
4.0
ACCT3420
Apr 10, 2008

I had Debbie for both ACCT 3320 and ACCT 3420. She is an excellent instructor, and is very willing to provide extra assistance IF you do your work. Don't show up for help, not having attempted the questions on your own first. At this level, you should be doing this already. I highly recommend Debbie for any accounting class.

4.0
4.0
ACCT3420
Apr 18, 2008

She is an excellent Pro if you do your work ahead of class. You will be fine. Especially for an ESL student, if you are well-prepared, you will find she is an excellent teacher.^^~

1.0
5.0
ACCT3320
Apr 26, 2008

Ouch, this lady is tough, quick, vague, mean and tricky. She has NO incentives to make students to do the work as her assigned homework consumed most of the study time and no time to work on others. In addition, her exams took a lot of time to write and never ended. If you take ACCT 3320, NEVER take her, take with other instructors.

5.0
2.0
ACCT3320
Nov 27, 2008

She is pleasant and the pace of class is perfect. I understood every concept she presented and will most certainly get an A+ in this class. I would take all my acct classes with her if I could!

5.0
3.0
ACCT3320
Dec 16, 2008

nice teacher; what you need to do is showing up and listening to her lecture. If you want to get good marks, do every exercises she suggested and make sure that you really understand not just memorize them.

4.0
1.0
ACCT1110
Dec 22, 2008

Even though it is not worth marks, do the homework she assigns in class because it will be on the test just a little bit different. Its an easy class and shes pretty funny!

4.0
3.0
ACCT3320
Feb 16, 2009

nice teacher..go over examples in class together..i would take her again

5.0
3.0
ACCT1100
Apr 16, 2009

there is a lot of work for the class and it can be tedious but its accounting so it should be expected. she is clear with examples and homework and marking is fair

5.0
3.0
ACCT1110
Apr 20, 2009

I took Debbie for intro and cost and she is awesome, I don't understand these people's ratings, she goes over questions the entire class - if you attend there is very little outside of class studying done - just do the homework (even though it's not collected) and you will excel!

5.0
2.0
ACCT3420
Aug 6, 2009

The problems of midterms and final are negotiable! And there are bonus oppotunities.

2.0
5.0
ACCT2293
Jan 12, 2010

Seriously, I don't really like Debbie. her lecture is boring and telling us useless story. she acts pretty mean to people and grab their exams violently before the clocks run out. I say there are better accounting professors to take! I just hope Kwantlen can fire that witch and wish her happy 2010

5.0
3.0
ACCT1110
Dec 14, 2010

She's got her pros and cons. Debbie's a very nice and friendly lady, but her lectures move along quite quickly and it's easy to get a bit lost. She tries her best to help students understand material. She's a bit of a picky marker (I've lost a whole letter grade because of tiny details) and her exams can catch you off guard.

5.0
2.0
ACCT1210
May 25, 2011

Great Prof. If you are coming to class and do your homework you can easily pass this course. Exams aren't hard as long as you make some effort to study.

4.0
2.0
ACCT1210
Sep 13, 2011

Great Prof. Attend class ans do your homework you are guaranteed to past this course. Exams are very straight forward, so if you don't study lower your expectations. Overall I enjoyed 2 great semesters with her.

5.0
3.0
ACCT3320
Nov 19, 2011

Debbie is the best accounting teacher in all of kwantlen! trust me i know what im talking about cuase im a 3rd year acct student & most acct don't give a crap & pretty much hate their jobs. Debbie has quizzes that keeps u on u're toes and forces you to keep up no way u will get a bad mark if you keep up! i also did ACCt 2293 with her and got a B.

4.0
2.0
ACCT2293
Aug 27, 2012

I took the online version of this class. If you do all of her weekly assignments and the quizes, you'll have no problem getting at least a B+. The difficulty of exams are no where near that of the quizes. I went in to write the exams with little confidence each time and managed to get an A.

5.0
2.0
ACCT1110
Dec 3, 2012

Debbie is the bomb! haha. She relates accounting with her funny real-life stories. I'm taking an online version of this class next term just because her class is already full. If it wasn't, I would totally spend another term with her. Bottom line: STUDY. :)and email her if you have questions. She does her best to help you!

5.0
2.0
ACCT1100N1210
Apr 17, 2013

SHES THE BESTTTTT, she replies to emails so fast, SO easy to approach, covers all material very well, sometimes she would give bonus marks and full marks on quizzes, TAKE HER !! you wont regret it :)

4.0
2.0
ACCT3320
May 1, 2013

Very friendly and helpful teacher who provides enough practice material and resources to thoroughly understand the course. Being 3320, effort has to be made to do well. On the other hand I feel she takes too long to marks exams and such. besides that, i think she's a fantastic teacher and a very friendly person.

5.0
3.0
ACCT1210
Nov 2, 2013

Debbie is a great teacher and person. Do the homework, review before class and treat your prof with the respect they deserve and you will do well and learn lots!

5.0
2.0
ACCT1210
Dec 5, 2013

She has in class quizes, wileyHW and hand in quizes all worth 10% so you have a lot of room for error and lots of practice. She marks ok for midterms not super easy but shes not super hard. Just pay attention in her class and show that you want to learn.

3.0
4.0
1210
Nov 17, 2014

Very nice and approachable, makes the class laugh.

5.0
3.0
ACCT1210
Dec 1, 2014

Great instructor, gives part marks for exam questions for calculation errors, etc. WileyPlus homework and 3 at home quizzes are basically mark boosters as the quizzes are out of 10 based on completion (not accuracy). Tells you exactly what needs to be reviewed before each exam and teaches the material in the simplest way possible. Would take again!

3.0
4.0
ACCT1210
Feb 21, 2015

Unlike other accounting instructors, Debbie does not award part marks for selecting the correct accounts as they pertain to journal entries. She is also demeaning when reviewing exams - refers to some questions as "easy" marks.

5.0
2.0
ACCT1210
Grade: A-
Mar 26, 2015

Debbie is a great professor. Class lectures are very well done, and very informative. Give previews of key points that will be on exams, which is very helpful. Debbie is also always available to help. Exams are exactly like recommended practice problems and in class problems. Would definitely take Debbie for accounting courses in the future.

4.0
2.0
ACCT1210
Grade: A-
Apr 29, 2015

She's an amazing prof, she hands back assignmentsquizzestests back the very next class, she is a fair marker, show up and you'll easily get an A!!

4.0
4.0
ACCT3320
Nov 27, 2015

powerpoints, ex/problems help but sometimes there are mistakes in them she is very slow with posting marks. a week should be the max amount of time for marking. doesn't post the details of the exam until a week before it should be posted 2 weeks in adv since its an online course her exams are like the ex/problems some q r a bit tricky

4.0
4.0
ACCT1210
Dec 12, 2015

Debbie is a great proff i really liked her, but her exams are very hard ! She does her best to give you good feedback and gives lots of homework which helps with the course! If students do well on the first midterm she makes the remaining exams extremely hard. I would take her again, but be prepared to study hard

4.0
2.0
ACCT1100
Grade: A
Jan 26, 2016

Really nice and gives good explanations with examples she does in class, I was glad I choose her for the class because she made everything simple. I found her exams were not hard at all as long as you studied what she told you to. If you do the homework and pay attention, you will be more than fine. Also good with giving marks if you understand

4.0
3.0
ACCT1210
Grade: A-
Aug 12, 2016
Would take again

Debbie was a really good accounting prof. She's clear and easy to understand, plus her sense of humor is pretty great. It's not the easiest class ever but Debbie doesn't make it too hard. Uses WileyPlus. As long as you study it really wont be that bad. Definitely recommend Debbie

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
ACCT3320
Apr 28, 2017
Would take again

Her lectures are very clear and easy to follow, she does several example problems on the board each class and is very receptive to questions. It can be a tough class, but if you do the homework (but there is a lot) you will be well practiced for the quizzes and tests. If you don't do well, it's not Debbie's fault

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
2.0
ACCT1210
Grade: A
Aug 14, 2017
Would take again

Debbie is one of the best accounting professor in KPU. She gets boring sometimes but only if you don't listen to her. She explains the stuff very clearly and care for you that you get marks. Her slides are really helpful. She does not go off topic. All in all Debbie is a really nice professor.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
ACCT3320
Dec 16, 2017
Would take again

I have taken a few acct classes with Debbie and I have to say that she's one of the best at KPU. The powerpoint notes she provides are very clear and helpful. Lots of hw but the quizzes will help you do well in the exams. However, the Connect hw was pretty useless and very time consuming. Take if you have the time to put into the course!

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
Would take again
3.0
3.0
ACCT4455
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Debbie does not host lectures online, we have to read the textbook ourselves and watch a tutorial that's 20-25 mins/chapter that's posted on moodle. More than 75% of the course is done and I have not received a single grade on any of the homework or midterms. Her exams are similar to the homework.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Caring
1.0
5.0
ACCT4455
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I've taken Debbie for past accounting courses and they went well however i would not recommend taking her for 4455 online. Super slow grader, difficult exams and not understanding whatsoever.

Get ready to read
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ACCT4455
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 14, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Her tests are super heavy and hard, and she doesn't give enough time for students to finish. This class was really unfair, as she didn't even host lectures online for us to learn. We had to learn this course ourselves AND have super tough exams. She is a super tough grader as well. I guess all the good comments are from her in-class teachings.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
ACCT4455
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 25, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The worst prof ever. Yes, her midterms are similar to her practice questions, but she doesn't grade them the same way. No part marks. Super rude, expect you to know everything already. If she is only teaching it's better to wait for someone else.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ACCT4455
Grade: C+
Mar 6, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She is the worst professor ever!!!!! It is impossible to do good in this class with her, why does she even bother teaching when she fails most of the class. One mistake and she'll put a big fat 0 for your grade.

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ACCT4455
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 21, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This is my second time taking this class with Debbie as she failed me the previous semester, and it is not getting any easier. The amount of effort I have put in this class is ridiculous and I still can't get more than 60% on anything. She doesn't give part marks so it's close to impossible to pass this class.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
ACCT4455
Apr 9, 2021
Wouldn't take again

For most students, the exams will be too short to complete what is expected. While exams and assignments are similar, there will be gaps in understanding (which you will need to fill on your own). It's a difficult course to take online, and there doesn't seem to be consideration for this. I would much rather take this course in a classroom.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
ACCT4455
Grade: A-
May 10, 2021
Would take again

This is a difficult class. If you take it with Debbie, do every question you can find while studying (class examples, practice homework questions, and assignment questions) and you will be fine. Be prepared to spend a lot of time on these questions or you won't pass. There are some curveballs on the exams but not enough to make you fail.

1.0
5.0
1210
Grade: F
Oct 26, 2022

very tough grader. Barely pass any student . No matter how hard they try . If you're great at accounting you can still barely pass . Not recommended.

5.0
3.0
1210
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 22, 2022
Would take again

Debbie explains concepts and encourages questions. Promptly replies to emails. Do the Wiley assignments and her practice assignments before midterms and final and you will be fine. Gives part marks on answers that require problem-solving. Very approachable. She put bonus questions on tests and bonus marks if you go to learning centre reviews.

Test heavy
Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
3.0
2.0
ACCT1210
Apr 28, 2023
Would take again

Debbie is very good at teaching accounting. She does not waste class time, in fact, she goes straight to the point. She is accommodating.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
ACCT4455
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 4, 2023

Very bad proffesor

5.0
3.0
1210
Grade: B+
Nov 23, 2023
Would take again

Debbie care about her students. She gives out bonus marks to students for attending the online centre learning reviews. She replies very fast via email (even on weekends) and gives out plenty of practice exams and questions. Put in a decent amount of work and you will get a good grade.

Gives good feedback
Caring
2.0
4.0
ACCT4455
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 2, 2024

OH MY GOD! HER TESTS ARE ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO COMPLETE ON TIME. i managed to complete midterm but I was DEAD BY END OF IT. Also, she does not give complete 2 h 50 min to complete exams. WTF! Teaching wise she's alright I guess but her lectures are draining. This course is very hard and she makes it even more so. Idk choose someone else if u can.

4.0
2.0
1210
Grade: A-
Jul 3, 2024
Would take again

She goes very slowly through her lectures giving you plenty of time to grasp the concept, however it can make the lectures quite boring if you already do understand well. Taking it online gave me the ability to go back and re-watch her lectures at 1.5 or 2x speed. She has 1 midterm that she only gives 40 minutes for and it's very stressful.

EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
ACCT1210
Grade: Rather not say
Jul 11, 2024
Would take again

Debbie is great and gave us a cheat sheet for final in-person even- attend the workshop cause they teach u similar to exam; kinda hard to follow since it's fast tho - like it's not her fault KPU needs to fix the whole all ACCT classes finals worth 50% cause if you're in the 90's and don't do well on the final an a+ can turn into a b its horrifying

Caring
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
ACCT4455
Grade: B+
Jul 18, 2024
Would take again

I found Debbie very helpful and caring prof.She is an excellent resource and provides so many resources to go over. She responds to the emails on time and is always ready to help students. This course itself is hard and requires 3-4 hours a week beside the class timing, in class examples and assignments helps a lot.

5.0
3.0
1210
Apr 8, 2025
Would take again

She is a very nice professor. Always taking opinions on how students can easily do the exams. She wants u to succeed and provides alot of resources. Exams are related to what she tells u to practice. She lists all topics that will be tested for problems seperately and for theory only. Loved her.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
1210
May 1, 2025
Would take again

I enjoyed her class, she's always willing to help you understand the concepts and formula. She responds to emails quickly. The final exam was 50% of grade but if you do well, you'll pass. I'd take her class again for future accounting courses.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

33%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

B+

86% confidence
Based on 12 grades
Most common grades:
A- (6)
Not sure yet (6)
A (2)
Grade Distribution
A(2)B(0)C(1)D(1)F(1)A-/B+(8)
Based on 21 reported grades
A-: 6
Not sure yet: 6
A: 2
Rather not say: 2
Common Tags
Test heavy (7)
Tough grader (6)
Caring (4)
Lots of homework (4)
Accessible outside class (4)
EXTRA CREDIT (3)
Amazing lectures (3)
Gives good feedback (3)
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4.3

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