GREAT!!! Enjoyed her class and lectures. Goes off subject at times but it's okay. Makes material as easy and understanding as humanly possible. She gives handouts for the most difficult chapters for the students benefits. She tells you exactly what to expect on the exams with NO tricks. I would LOVE to take her again.

Great teacher. Quite possibly the nicest I've ever met. I failed the class through nobodies fault but mine. I'm taking it over with her.

As far as teaching goes, she's pretty hard to follow. At this level, 90% of learning comes from the book anyway. Her exams are difficult but not impossible (and multiple choice), and she gives 10% for attendance, which helps a lot.

I don't agree with some of what's been said. She is FAR from rude. I found her to be nice & helpful. Someone said, "she expects you to read the book on ur own." Who else is gonna read ur book? This is college & at this level, the material itself is challenging. For her 1st time teaching this class, she did OK. Tests are not that hard & she curves.

I really like her. She talks a lot but she is very nice and helpful, could be rude but ina funny way.she lectures out of the book so if you prefer the power point type of Prof. you wont like it. She knows her stuff has real world experience and gives many examples. I would recommend her, she is FAIR...but study ;)

She is an amazing teacher. She cares for you if you care for her class. Take her if you really do want to do well and learn.

Don't believe the lies. She's GREAT! Can be a bit rude but in a sarcastic, funny way. You'll love her. Tests aren't that bad; it is ACG so you need to study. 3 exams, 1 project. She doesn't always curve. She really cares about you and wants you to learn. She also likes to talk about past experience at BK and also her personal life. Avoid Sharma!!!

This class is hard but Prof. Elias makes it interesting. She will give you a lot of examples and guide you through the material. She is a great professor!!!!. If you take her class you will learn a lot like I did.

I took this class in summer 08. She is awesome, funny and very sarcastic... I actually had fun during her lectures. I wish she would teach more classes. But you need to study, Accounting aint easy at all.

Prof. Elias is great. She does an amazing job in explaining the material. However, as with all accounting classes you need to read the book chapter before the class.It will help you get the most out of her lectures. She is the kind of professor that wants her students to succeed academically and professionally. Therefore, be ready to be challenged.

Super intelligent, witty, fair and very nice personality. Makes you feel like it is upper division college course. Constantly tries to come up with new ways to explain material. As far work it is your typical ACG class: quizzes every week, group project, 2 midterms and a final.

Overall shes a good professor if your an independent student. (Meaning you dont NEED a prof.) Shes very knowlegable on the subject and can explain practically anything with refering to the book. For those who think she is self-centered and sarcastic, your just mad because you didnt do well in her class because shes trip. Sense of humor is required.

Great Professor. Extremely knowledgable and very willing to explain and help, it's to your own advantage to ask for her help. Very fair in grading. She is sarcastic but only in a funny way. If you are not prepared, you will definitely have a hard time.

She is always late to class, and yes she does talk a lot about her experiences. 2 tests, daily quiz, and an end of the year project. Tests are HARD and she moves on to other chapters fast. Shes a good professor but the class is not easy.

Best Accounting teacher that I ever have. I really like the way she explains the material. She knows what she is talking about and uses the accounting language whe she is giving a lecture.

I took her class in Summer 2011. she is very fun and knowledgeable and really know how to use the accounting terms when speaking. She is great and always willing to help. What I like the most about her is that she doesn't mind being challenge by her student. She is very nice and will go to bat for a "good" student.

Amazing class!! much better if you do not take it online though. she will help you out with what ever you need. most of her online students dont know but she is damn hot for her age. but dont lets her looks fool you, she really knows her stuff.

Professor Elias is a wonderful professor. Her class is better to take in person than online. She is funny and willing to help anyone but you really gotta study for her tests. Read the book 15-20 hours a week to prepare yourselves.

Professor Elias provides the students with practice tests, study guides, and has extended office hours. She replies to emails promptly and answers questions in class when in doubt about something. The class itself is not easy, but with lots of practice, it will be easier to pass the class. Going to class helps as well.

ACG2021 is pretty hard, and Prof Elias is a really one of the best. She goes out of her way to help students. She basically gives and teaches you everything you need to pass. I have friends in other classes who take the extra study materials she gives our class because of how useful they are. Do the work the way she says, and you will pass.

This is my 4th time taking this professor, the course itself is very difficult and require a lot of time and practice. Furthermore, I like taking this professor because she makes time for us and care that we learn and understand material. The class is straight forward all you have to do practice the homework, quizzes, post questions and you PASS!!

This is my 4th time taking this professor, the course itself is very difficult and require a lot of time and practice. Moreover, I like taking this professor because she makes time for her students and care about her student on how the learn and understand the material. Do the hw, quizzes, post questions, study guide online and you will Pass!

The course itself is very difficult and require a lot of time and practice. Moreover, I like taking this professor because she makes time for her students and care about her student on how the learn and understand the material. Do the homework, quizzes, post questions, study guide online and you will Pass!

Hard class. Good Professor. She respects her students. She has flexible office hours and she is always willing to help you. Again, it's a tough class because the material is hard.

The class itself is time consuming and you must read and practice. The professor does her best to help, but you still have to put in the work and time. Online weekly quizzes and hw. Midterm and final are worth 60% in total but if you understand the material and study guide you'll be fine. Attend class!

Great teacher, really knows her stuff. Weekly online HW and Quizzes really helped me the most. She really gives you so many things to studypractice from whether its from the online HW or study guides, power points, practice problems. etc. I would definitely taker a class with her again.

Difficult class, great professor! It is a hard subject but if you put in the effort and utilize all the resources given by the professor you will pass. It is essential to complete all the HW and mid-week quizzes. It will help your final grade. The professor is always willing to help. STUDY! STUDY! STUDY!

Accounting is the Weeder Class of Business. If you take it with a math oriented professor, you're cooked. Elias is more business focused and gives you the essentials, understanding what you need to have a basic knowledge of accounting. If you do the work, you'll pass. If you don't, you won't. She makes it really simple! She answers emails quick too

Sadly she is only online now but i recommend you take her online than do any of the grad students who are teaching in person!! She is an amazing teacher and will help you pass the class, STUDY for the midterm its not as hard as the final. she knows her stuff. She is amazing, best accounting teacher, the project is not as hard as it seemseasy grader

I am NOT an accounting major and had taken this class before to no avail. Prof. Elias definitely goes above and beyond to make sure that you understand the material and has no problem re-explaining whatever you need in a way that you truly understand. The class was difficult, but she is there to help. Use the resources she provides, it truly helps.

Not only does she care about her students, but she is extremely helpful if you go talk to her. She has years of accounting experience and it really shows when she teaches because she brings real world examples into class in order to teach the material better. Take this professor, she is tough but she cares more than any professor I've ever met.

Professor Elias gives a practical approach to teaching the subject matter. She encourages her students to come prepared for class and uses quizzes of this weeks lecture to do so. I highly recommend any professor for ACG4111, however Elias will prepare you better for the theory portion of the class.

Great overall experience.

This class will only be hard if you don't make the commitment required to learn the material. Yes, there is a lot of reading and three online assignments due every week. She went above and beyond to make herself available to help students, but no one takes her up on her offer. Don't complain if you don't do the work or seek help.

Accounting is a difficult subject and although it is my field of choice, not the most interesting. She provides real life examples and makes sure students understand the material covered. I took her for the entrance exam review class and passed. I will be looking for her when I register for accounting classes.

She is hands down an amazing professor. There is lots of work involved, reading the text book, mid week assessments, quizzes and homework each week. Proctored midterm or final, which you can take in person with her. She even prefers you to take it in person to answer any questions. Got a 68 in midterm and 58 in final and still got a B-, so take her

The class is tough regardless of which professor you take it with. I would recommend her. She truly cares about her students. Professor Elias brings real world examples to class to help students understand the material. Take her!

Prof Elias is extremely diligent & dedicated in her curriculum delivery. She left zero gaps thru out the entire semester. I always knew what was expected of me and if I struggled on any topic, she was thorough in providing resources/additional help/material. Treat this class as you wld a job in the real world and you'll do great.

I almost had to drop the class due to extreme extenuating family medical circumstances (verifiable - don't take advantage). She has been extremely accommodating. This class isn't an easy A, but she preps everyone from day one on how to study efficiently. She is available way more than most in-person professors let alone online. STUDY!!

3 assignments every week (2 quizzes 1 hw). You are pretty much on your own to develop study habits on a weekly basis. If you need help, she is very helpful. There is a midterm and a final, which if you do the hw and quizzes with honesty they will prepare you greatly for the exams. She does reviews after each 3 ch. in person but records them as well

I came into this class knowing nothing about accounting and now I have learned so much thanks to her! Although this class is very hard and requires a lot of study time, she gives great study recommendations, emails you weekly to keep up with the class, is extremely organized and is always available to help. Recommend 100%!

I loved this professor. At first I was afraid of taking accounting online and It was a breeze for me.. make sure to read every chapter assigned and complete homework ahead of time so that you don't fall behind.. Study at least 8 hrs a week and you will be fine.. You have a midterm and a final.. if you get at least 50% on the final you pass!!

ACG 2021 is a tough class. This class will determine if you are serious about pursuing a business degree. She assigns a lot of homework and quizzes so you keep up to date with the material, so its for the best. She is accessible if you need extra clarification via email or in person. I would definitely recommend her.

I took this class in the summer and it was harder than regular semesters bc it's shorter by 4 weeks. This is the hardest class I've ever taken but Prof. Elias helped us get through it with her lectures. She tells you what to focus on, and she's considerate with students who stay till the end of the class. Don't underestimate 4111, you won't pass.

This professor is great, she'll help if you need it. Really just ate **** in class and studied the week of exams so take my review with that in mind. Accounting teachers are there to explain something if you do not understand the reading IMO not to teach.

Amazing Professor. ACG is a subject that requires full dedication outside of class. No matter what professor u take, class lectures will NEVER be enough. EVER! That being said, Desiree makes ACG simple. Doesnt lecture off powerpoints. Covers material in the simplest way! She really makes accounting easy. I'd take her for every class if i could!!

Accounting is hard so take it with her, she cares and knows what she's talking about. If you failed it once already take her! you get a lot of homework and midweek assignments and quizzes to keep your grade up. theres no way you didn't know you were gonna fail bc she literally tells you if your failing or not and how to not fail

Great professor for accounting. She is understanding and helpful. Midterm and final on proctorU. Hw and quizzes on Pearson. Not that bad hw and quizzes once a week due Sunday.

Professor Elias is very intelligent, she makes accounting easy to understand. I can tell that she is passionate about teaching and truly cares about her students. She can be sarcastic but is a very kind person. ACG4111 is a tough class, it doesn't matter who you take it with, you need to work really hard to pass. I would recommend prof Elias.

Take Elio. He gives 9% extra credit overall and Desiree only gives 2%. He writes the tests so he gives hints while Desiree can't. Her quizzes are harder and gives less time. Very unfair. Desiree is a way better professor though. She is very dedicated and passionate about teaching. I regret taking her but at least I understand the material.

She is a real university level professor. Definitely isn't some online professor that's there for a paycheck or a research professor that doesn't like teaching. She's a great lecturer and knows how to explain concepts. Witty too. It's a hard class though so prepare to spend A LOT of time on it. More so than 4101.

She is the most knowledgeable professor I have ever had. If you listen to her, study on a daily bases she is awesome and you will pass the class for sure. She is extremely smart and will help for anything you nee. Love her so much!!!! Even before I started the class I thought she is irritating, but I was soooo wrong!

Accounting is a TOUGH course, one of the hardest I've taken so far. Professor Elias understands that not all of her students are majoring in accounting, and sets up her course so that even if you don't pass the proctored exams, you can still pass with a C! She will work with you to help you pass. If you're willing to work, I'd 100% recommend her.

She is a great teacher! Take the class. I took her spring 2019 online. On day 1, she tells you her class is HARD, but if listen to her tips, study, do the assignments, then you will PASS. You have homework, pre/post quizzes on each chapter weekly, and 3 proctored exams. If you do the assignments and quizzes, you can fail all tests and still pass!

Mrs. Elias is one of the best professor of accounting I have taken . Class is tough but her explanation makes to understand the difficult concepts. Shes fair grading. I don't lie, it's hard, even more if it is summer, but if you study hard you can pass with A or B.

She's the best Accounting Professor I've had. She is a professional that knows how to teach and she's devoted to helping her students. She explains great! whatever she explains in class, its in the exam. there's quizzes every week on the chapter but it helps practice and keeps on track w/class. She is also quite funny..

My honest review: She gives 2 quizzes a week, extensive hw, 3 tests, and a final project. (Some extra credit) Tests are about 25% each of your grade. You can easily get A's on Hw and quizzes->Drops lowest grades. Tests are closed book. Test 2&3 only 1 page for notesratch paper. None for the 1st. Def. Study HARD. Can get an easy B with hard work.

Professor Elias gives you every chance to succeed. The course is pretty work-intensive but she provides guided reading notes, Zoom lectures, and tons of practice questions to prepare you. Tons of extra credit opportunities. She also genuinely cares about her students and their wellbeing.

I was afraid of this class because of what everyone said, but its definitely manageable. Its by no means an easy course, but prof elias offers extra credit and tools to help you be successful in her course. Id 100% take her again and recommend her! Go to her zoom exam reviews she basically tells you exactly what will be on the upcoming exam!

Unfortunately I was only able to take her online because of Covid, but she set forth clear expectations for the class and provided many resources to study from. Generally speaking, accounting tests aren't something you can cram the day before and expect a passing grade. In order to succeed for this class you will have to commit everyday to study.

Professor Elias is a great professor at FIU. She makes sure we know the "Big-ticket items" on the powerpoints which is really helpful. She gives out CPA questions during class for practice. I personally love her teaching. Also, review your exam with her. She lets you know where you went wrong at

This isnt a class where you can cram the night before, you have to be dedicating a few hrs to it every week. Prof Elias does a lot to help you, extra credit and lots of hws that help your grade a lot. She also has great reviews and resources that will help you a LOT with the tests. Put in the work every week & especially during test week.

Professor Elias was a great teacher. She really tries to help. Always responds back to emails quickly. The subject matter is no walk in the park and will require time and effort from you. Every single adult should be motivated to learn this extremely relevant subject to better understand their own finances, taxes, and investments.

How I studied: For HW, use help me solve this feature to learn, read ch, study QC Quiz in book, watch her past lecture vids, attend her optional meetings, go to tutoring appts at least 1x/wk (its free). Use acg2021fiu dotcom to help you through exam 1. Prepare to dedicate 15-30 hrs/wk. Use syllabus wk wisely. Grading structure is more than fair.

She is a very good professor and wants you to pass but you have to make sure to do all of your work if you are not the best at accounting, I did all of my homework and quizzes as well as extra credit and still got a C+, you really have to study and understand the subject very well.

Give her a chance. Although she has a poor rating here, the problem is the class itself, not her. This intro class for non-accounting majors covers too much. She has appealed to reduce the curriculum with no luck. The biggest problem is Pearson. The text and online tools are terrible. Very tough class, huge time suck.

I took the online class on Pearson. This is a pretty challenging class but the grading scale honestly helps most people to pass. Homework each week with a pre-quiz and post-quiz. Three exams are done on honor lock and a project/extra credit modules. She has a chat each week and is helpful but to understand the material you need to read & study.

The class is really made up of 3 exams that are done on Pearson with Honor lock. There was a homework assignment, pre-quiz, and post-quiz assignment due every week. Homework was hard. Overall the professor was nice, but the curriculum does not set students up for success, especially those new to accounting. Hardest class I've taken.

Its really just accounting and the material that is forced down our throats that make this class hard, but the professor is easy. There are proctored exams that you HAVE TO pay 5 dollars for each time (theres like 4). The tests are not like the book or the study modules, but the professor is really great and quick to respond.

Professor Elias is by no means a "nice" lenient teacher. The homework requires an average 15 hours a week and exams are challenging, but I think this is the exact appropriate workload for an advanced financing accounting course should have. And also, she delivers amazing lectures that really explain all the important details of this course.

This is not an easy class but she delivers amazing lectures and truly cares. I honestly like the challenge of her class but then again i like the subject. I love the way she teaches. Only thing is you will be studying everyday!

Amazing Professor who explains complex topics in simple words. Very respectful of students. Understands religious obligations. Gives very clear directions to you to follow. Would definitely take her again.

Considering how difficult the context is, Desiree does a great job of teaching it. The class in general IS hard my class got decimated by the first exam & you do have to really commit time to this class. Very helpful, worked with me even though I work full time with 4 classes. Enjoyed her lectures & felt like we made accounting enjoyable -Anthony:)

Professor Elias genuinely cares about her students. She has a unique way of explaining concepts. She truly cares about our learning and emphasizes understanding and applying the material rather than just memorizing it. She is definitely the best professor I have had since starting at the university.

4111 is hard, She makes it doable. The lectures, the content, and everything that Elias puts into her course, truly does help. She gives you a literal outline of what to do, and it's the guide on how to pass. Not only that, you'll come out actually knowing the content, rather than just having a grade. Truly the best professor at the school of ACG.

Her class is difficult, but she gives you everything you need to pass. She uploads recordings of the lectures, so if you're still confused about the topic, you can watch them. The recordings and CPA questions were especially helpful when reviewing for exams. She will let you review your exams. I thought she was quite funny. 2 pts for extra credit.

This was my second class with her and she was stellar again. If you just do what she says she will pass. ACG4111 is one of the hardest classes I've ever taken way harder than 4101 but Prof Elias makes it much less stressful telling you exactly what you have to do. No reason you don't pass this class if you have the discipline to do what she says.

Don't be frightened by the negative reviews. Anyone can pass this class with an 'A' by using her condensed powerpoint notes. The class itself is interesting as it covers the basic language of business. She is also accessible outside of class and always willing to help.

Elias does a decent good job teaching and gives multiple resources and questions to help practice. Before class you really should read the chapter and do the questions she tells you to do. The main thing is if a there is a topic from a previous ACG class she will not go over it, she will say you should know this. If you try and study you will pass.