4.1

Dori Danko

Accounting - Grand Valley State University

4.1
Quality
3.1
Difficulty
63%
Would Retake
268
Reviews
4.1
Quality
3.1
Difficulty
4.1
Helpful
4.0
Clarity

63%

Would Retake

268

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

156

4

56

3

29

2

17

1

10

What Students Say

Dori doesn't teach a whole lot

ACC240 - 3.0 rating

Expects a lot of outside studying

308 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

62%

Textbook Required

57%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 62 grades
Most common grades:
A (18)
A- (9)
B+ (8)
Grade Distribution
A(23)B(12)C(10)D(2)F(0)A-/B+(17)
Based on 70 reported grades
A: 18
A-: 9
B+: 8
B-: 7
Common Tags
Skip class? You won't pass. (14)
Clear grading criteria (12)
Lots of homework (11)
Test heavy (11)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (8)
Caring (8)
Group projects (8)
Tough grader (7)
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Ratings by Course

680

5.0

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MANAGERIAL

5.0

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ACC321

5.0

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ECO212

5.0

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ACC

5.0

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Difficulty by Course

ACC310

4.4

308

4.0

ACC210

4.0

ACC333

3.7

ACT213

3.5

Reviews (268)
5.0
4.0
ACC213
Grade: A+
Oct 19, 1999

Great teacher, really makes class fun even for non-accounting majors

5.0
2.0
MANAGERIAL
Oct 19, 1999

Very organized and detailed in lectures. Very easy going, and student friendly

5.0
3.0
ACC212
Oct 20, 1999

Enthusiastic, direct teaching style.

5.0
4.0
ACC212
Oct 26, 1999

If you know your stuff, you'll do fine in her class.

5.0
2.0
ACC213
Nov 23, 1999

She was a very good teacher. She was very clear in her teachings.

5.0
3.0
ACC212
Dec 9, 1999

Professor Danko was the best prof I have ever had. Not only did she have a

5.0
1.0
ACC213
Dec 9, 1999

Very easy,

5.0
3.0
ACC213
Dec 13, 1999

Good Prof. Teaches on a general level, does not assume everyone is an acct major

5.0
1.0
ACC213
Mar 27, 2000

I loved this class! I only wish I would be able to have Dori again as a prof.

5.0
2.0
ACC213
Apr 11, 2000

the best prof I've ever had, very friendly, great class!!!

5.0
3.0
ACC321
Apr 22, 2000

Excellent teacher. Very clear.

5.0
2.0
212
Aug 31, 2000

Nicest teacher ever

5.0
2.0
ACC212
Nov 3, 2000

I looked forward to going to her class every day! The best professor ever!

5.0
2.0
ACC212
Nov 8, 2000

Very friendly... I look forward to her class everyday!! Love this professor!!

5.0
2.0
ACC212
Nov 21, 2000

Dori is a great prof. she makes accounting fun and easy!

5.0
2.0
ACC212
Nov 28, 2000

Best Prof ever! Tke her if you can!

5.0
4.0
ACC212
Dec 10, 2000

You'll never fall asleep in this class and God will always bless you ifYouSneeze

5.0
2.0
ACC212
Jan 30, 2001

Awesome teacher. Always willing to help!! :)

5.0
2.0
ACC212
Feb 16, 2001

She's one of the best out there.

5.0
2.0
ECO212
Feb 26, 2001

Very nice.God bless you (sneeze)

5.0
2.0
ACC212
Mar 1, 2001

No Comments

5.0
2.0
ACC212
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 25, 2001

Dori is awesome. She's very helpful and just an all around great prof to have.

5.0
3.0
ACC213
Grade: A+
Mar 27, 2001

she is a good teacher,nice, but gives some hard tests and many projects.........

5.0
3.0
ACC213
Mar 30, 2001

acc sucks, she takes notes fast, but i would recomend her. pretty cool

5.0
3.0
ACC
Apr 8, 2001

Take this prof if you can. She is the best.

4.0
4.0
ACC213
Apr 8, 2001

tests very hard, many projects, also hard. very nice, but hard class

5.0
3.0
ACC212
Grade: A
Apr 10, 2001

She's great I had her 2 semesters in a row what a treat to wake up to every morn

4.0
4.0
ACT213
Apr 16, 2001

Proff is nice, Act is still hard. Expectations are too high for all Act classes.

3.0
5.0
ACC213
Apr 20, 2001

This class is really really hard! I don't think she makes it any better....

5.0
3.0
ACC213
Apr 26, 2001

Spreadsheets took a LONG time to do! Goes through lectures fast.

5.0
2.0
ACC213
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 26, 2001

hard tests, easy quizes, projects long - not many, very helpful when you ask

5.0
4.0
ACC213
Grade: B+
May 8, 2001

Class was challenging, but she is very helpful!

5.0
1.0
ACC213
Grade: B+
May 24, 2001

No Comments

5.0
1.0
212
Jun 3, 2001

HOT! HOT! HOT! I got an "A" and re took the class anyway!k

5.0
3.0
ACC212
Jun 12, 2001

WONDERFUL Prof!!! Great examples and very clear!

5.0
2.0
ACC212
Aug 1, 2001

A great person to have to go to class and see. Very nice.

5.0
2.0
ACC212
Aug 6, 2001

Good examples, always blesses a sneeze, great person if accounting is new to you

4.0
4.0
ACC212
Aug 24, 2001

Hard class, but she makes it fun... uses real world examples and very friendly!

5.0
4.0
ACC212
Aug 28, 2001

Words fail me, she is one of the best the University has

5.0
2.0
ACC212
Oct 22, 2001

Great prof, Helps all the time, Hottest prof i have had, Take her if you can

5.0
2.0
ACC212
Oct 25, 2001

nice, awesome w/ explanation!

5.0
1.0
ACC212
Nov 5, 2001

take her if you can, she's a great prof, sweet lady and looks good for an acctnt

5.0
1.0
ACC212
Grade: A-
Dec 5, 2001

She was an excellent prof. I would recommend to anyone.

5.0
3.0
ACC212
Dec 7, 2001

If you have a choice, take ACC w/Dori! Knows her stuff & willing to help!

5.0
1.0
ACC212
Dec 19, 2001

excellent prof, but doesn't like to be questioned about her grading on tests

5.0
2.0
ACC212
Dec 7, 2001

exams can be tough...very helpful...highly recommend

5.0
3.0
ACC212
Dec 19, 2001

Best Business or Accounting teacher out-there, def. a university best!

5.0
3.0
ACC212
Dec 21, 2001

No Comments

5.0
3.0
ACC213
Grade: A
Jan 4, 2002

Nice Lady! Great teacher, tests are not easy but she is a fun prof

5.0
3.0
ACC212
Jan 8, 2002

She is a great professor and if you sneeze you will always be blessed!

5.0
4.0
ACC212
Jan 30, 2002

Very sweet lady, HARD TEST if you don't study. STUDY AND RESTUDY!! goto class.

5.0
2.0
ACC212
Feb 22, 2002

Wonderful prof. Take her for 212, your degree AND gpa will thank you

5.0
2.0
ACC212
Mar 20, 2002

The Best Prof. for 212! Very personable and willing to help any way she can.

5.0
3.0
ACC213
Apr 18, 2002

Great professor - Had her twice - Very pretty and an even more beautiful mind!!

5.0
1.0
ACC212
Apr 18, 2002

Definetely take Dori, she is the BEST!!!!!

5.0
2.0
ACC213
Jun 19, 2002

Great teacher

5.0
2.0
ACC212
Jun 28, 2002

Explains problems well, step-by-step; tests hard, read book and how to do probs

5.0
3.0
ACC212
Sep 15, 2002

Had Mrs. Danko for 212 and decided to go into accounting!

1.0
1.0
ACC212
Sep 29, 2002

Students love her because she causes GRADE INFLATION!! Easy A, I guess.

4.0
3.0
ACC2122
Oct 10, 2002

Very nice. Attractive woman. Nice, takes time out for 1 on 1 help.

3.0
3.0
ACCT212
Oct 14, 2002

Moves quickly, but gets to the point and tell's you waht to study for.

5.0
3.0
ACC212
Oct 19, 2002

Awesome ACC teacher, very clear, take her at all costs! Shes attractive too!

4.0
4.0
ACC212
Nov 15, 2002

Wouldn't mind learning a little extra credit

5.0
2.0
ACC212
Nov 23, 2002

Great Prof, makes concepts VERY clear, us non-majors love her!

5.0
3.0
ACC212
Dec 5, 2002

Dori is incredible...very clear and fun, makes a tough class easier

4.0
3.0
ACT212
Dec 13, 2002

Awesome Prof. Definitely take for 212

5.0
1.0
ACC212
Dec 16, 2002

Bottom line there is no better prof for accounting then Danko.

5.0
3.0
ACC212
Dec 21, 2002

Best teacher I've ever had at GVSU. Makes class fun and cares about students.

5.0
5.0
ACC213
Jan 8, 2003

She kicks ass

4.0
4.0
ACC212
Jan 26, 2003

Tells you exactly what to study, tests hard, homework not graded on accuracy

5.0
3.0
ACC212
Jan 26, 2003

best acc prof there is...have to study lots though!

5.0
2.0
ACC308
Feb 24, 2003

She was, is, and always will be one of the best. Don't graduate w/o taking Dori!

5.0
3.0
ACC
Feb 25, 2003

the best accounting class I've ever had, clear, consistent & extremely helpful

5.0
3.0
ACC21221
Mar 10, 2003

Great professor. Her notes are all that you need. She is more than willing to help her students and although tests are challenging, she really wants you to succeed

5.0
3.0
ACC213
Mar 17, 2003

best acc prof there is. sweetest lady ever

5.0
2.0
ACC213
Mar 19, 2003

Dori is great

5.0
2.0
ACC213
Mar 20, 2003

I hate accounting but I like her class, very helpful and she presents material so its easy to understand..great prof!

5.0
3.0
ACC213
Apr 16, 2003

She's a good prof, take her if you have a chance. Just be ready to study.

4.0
1.0
ACC213
Apr 21, 2003

EASY class, but moves at a very slow pace..only got through half the chapters other classes did, so dont take if an accounting major

5.0
2.0
ACC213
Apr 20, 2003

great prof! tests are challenging, but she makes class fun. teaches the class clearly and is very willing to help students with homework etc. take her if you can get her, she's one of the best.

3.0
3.0
ACT213
Apr 21, 2003

Don't get me wrong, she's really nice. If you memorize the book, you will be fine. I didn't retain anything.

5.0
3.0
ACC212
Apr 23, 2003

Good professor, very friendly. Plus she's easy on the eyes!

5.0
3.0
ACC212
Aug 27, 2003

Great Prof, hard class. LOTS OF HOMEWORK AND TOUGH TESTS/FINALS.

5.0
4.0
ACC212
Aug 29, 2003

Dori explaines almost everything clearly (she does not make her students feel STUPID when asking a question). She's just a nice person altogether!

5.0
2.0
ACC212
Sep 15, 2003

Dori is a GREAT teacher! I would recommend to everyone. Lots of homework, but she explains very well and is always willing to help. She is a very nice lady.

5.0
4.0
ACC212
Nov 7, 2003

She is a really great prof and she always makes herslf assessable to her students

5.0
2.0
ACC212
Dec 4, 2003

Dori is an incredible prof. If you need accounting, try to get into her classes, you will learn so much! Very clear, and super nice.

5.0
2.0
ACC212
Dec 7, 2003

ACC is difficult all in its own, but Dori explains it pretty well. Test are a little hard, but do the HW and its an easy 50pts. helps your grade a lot

4.0
4.0
ACC212
Dec 8, 2003

Accounting can be a difficult class; she can be very helpful but moves quite fast. Read teh book and do all the homework asignments. Get a tutor or go to the accounting tutor lab.

5.0
3.0
ACC212
Dec 9, 2003

Accounting is a HARD subject. Dori is a really wonderful lady, very nice and helpful. It doesn't mean that her class is easy though. Homework and book reading is a MUST in this class.

5.0
2.0
ACC212
Dec 11, 2003

Very nice prof makes a dificult class a lil easier very very helpful the grading scales makes it possible to do well on test Do all HW and quizzes cuz they help and go to class or you will be left behind

4.0
3.0
ACC212
Dec 12, 2003

She is nice. MSU fan and hates U of M. A little hyperactive and sounds like a teenager.

5.0
2.0
ACC212
Dec 12, 2003

She is a really nice lady. She actually teaches the class. She doesn't use power point-she actually writes on the board. She gives really good examples and will answer any questions that you have.

5.0
3.0
ACC212
Dec 13, 2003

Energitic teacher that keeps your attention.Shes very helpful when it comes to clearing up confusion.Although she gives a lot of homework.

5.0
3.0
ACC212
Dec 15, 2003

Dori did an excellent job of teaching accounting. Her enthusiasm was top knotch every day and she was very helpful with any problems I had. If you want a prof. who teaches well then she is the one for you!

5.0
3.0
ACC212
Dec 15, 2003

One of my favorite professors at Grand Valley!! Have to work for your grade, but very helpful and fair!

3.0
3.0
ACCT212
Dec 19, 2003

Nice lady...she stands in front of the board when she is writing examples so you cant see them. Tests are fairly easy. usually 15 multiple choice and 2 problems. Homework almost every week and a quize every two weeks.

5.0
3.0
ACC212
Mar 10, 2004

Tough class but she teaches it well. Must read the book and do homework to understand what's going on! Very helpful if you ask.

2.0
4.0
ACC212
Apr 2, 2004

Dori is not bad, but compared to some of the other ACC 212 teachers she is not that great. Often she is not clear on her lectures and tends to babble. Also she reviews the homework which takes an entire day, which is fairly useless.

5.0
1.0
ACC212
Apr 7, 2004

She makes a nasty subject easy! She tells you everything you need to know and explains very thoroughly. Excellent insructor, just go to class, do the homework, everything has to do with the chapter before, so you have to stay on your toes. Take Her!!!

4.0
3.0
ACC212
Apr 19, 2004

Doesn't give a lot of examples in class BEFORE homework is due but goes over it afterwards. You either have to just get it or read the book...otherwise you're lost.

5.0
3.0
ACC212
Jun 30, 2004

Dori Danko is one of the best profs I have had! She is cheerfull and makes class interesting. You really need to read the book and do you homework, but then again you have to do that for every class. Grades some tests on a curve, drops worst quiz score.

4.0
2.0
ACC308
Jul 9, 2004

She is a really nice professor. I only say she is unhelpful, not because she is unwilling, but because i did not think she knew non profit acctng well. Probably GREAT in other classes

5.0
2.0
ACC
Aug 3, 2004

Excellent teacher

5.0
1.0
ACC
Aug 13, 2004

She's awesome. Nicest lady ever. A breath of fresh air in the GVSU ACC Dept

4.0
3.0
ACC212
Sep 24, 2004

What can I say? Dori is great at waht she does. Goes a lot farther than most profs would. She will help you in anyway and encourages to attend tourting with her if you need it. Take Her :)

5.0
2.0
ACC212
Oct 1, 2004

Dori is awesome!! She is so nice, helpful and clear about whats on test and quizzes. She moves fast but just keep up on the homework like any acct class and youll get an A.

5.0
3.0
ACC212
Dec 6, 2004

I think she is the best prof I have had a grand valley. The subject is tough but i think she explains everything pretty well. Do the homework and keep up on everything and you will do fine in her class.

5.0
1.0
ACC212
Dec 8, 2004

Great personality! Willing to help...wants you to understand!! She moves kind of fast, but tehre is a lot of material to be covered! Pay attention, do the homework, review for quizzes, and look @ test study guides, you will do FINE! I mean it!!!

5.0
2.0
ACC212
Dec 16, 2004

TAKE DORI! That's all I really need to say! (she WANTS students to understand, and is literally bubbling with excitement for accounting. she explains why an answer is right, and why other answers are wrong...TAKE DORI!)

5.0
3.0
ACC212213
Grade: B+
Dec 17, 2004

Dori is an excellent instructor. Her choice of husbands is questionable, but she has superb taste when it comes to her dog, Maxine!

5.0
3.0
ACC212
Dec 17, 2004

Dori is the best professor I've ever had... hands down. I'm not saying the class is easy, because it is a lot of hard work, but her willingness to help students learn is above and beyond her call of duty.

5.0
2.0
ACC212
Dec 18, 2004

Don't listen to anyone who says Stovall is the best, Dori by far wins the award. She is the most understanding lady, very clear, gives you great handouts that will help to clarify anything. Absolutely the greatest...take her :)

5.0
3.0
ACC212
Dec 20, 2004

Dori is a wonderful accounting prof. She definetly knows her stuff! For future ACC majors, register for her class. Seemed like we had quizzes and homework due everyday of class, but there is a lot of info to cover for this intro section.

5.0
2.0
ACC212
Dec 22, 2004

I hated accounting, but Dori was very clear, willing to answer anything, laid the course out as easily as possible, and if you did all your homework honestly they you should have done fine.

5.0
1.0
ACC212
Dec 29, 2004

Her class is just GREAT! Her handouts are really helpful! If you just do what she asks you to do, you can get A with not much effort.

5.0
2.0
ACC212
Jan 10, 2005

Great class interaction. Very helpful with the outlines and what was expected on each upcoming assignment. Made the class a good time and taught a lot. Best prof I've had.

5.0
3.0
ACC212
Apr 25, 2005

Good interaction in class. She is very clear on what she expects on quizzes and exams. I really liked her teaching style, because as weird as it sounds, she made ACC 212 fun. Do the homework, and you will pass with flying colors.

5.0
1.0
ACC212
May 6, 2005

Very good Professor. Very clear and easy. She makes the materials very clear and understanding to the students. There's a lot of homework but they're easy. Do the homeworks, pass the quizzes u'll pass the class with flying colours... Take her class u'll be happy if do that.

5.0
3.0
ACC212
Jun 27, 2005

Dori is very fun and interesting. The class is not hard as long as you go and pay attention. Read the book and do the homework and you'll do well.

4.0
2.0
ACC212
Sep 15, 2005

Definitely take her! She makes accounting seem easy. Very clear and helpful but it does help to attend class too. Would take her again if she taught more classes!

5.0
2.0
ACC212
Grade: A
Sep 26, 2005

She is THE BEST! She's so nice and helpful and really good at explaining things. Lots of homework, but if you just try it doesn't matter if it's right or wrong. She gives good reviews for what to study on tests. She will make you like accounting.

4.0
4.0
ACC212
Oct 22, 2005

i can't stand accounting, and she does not make it any easier. she is very confusing, but it is also the subject that is very hard. the second test our class average was in the low 70s, which is bad and she says that is normal. usually people end up with C's in her class. i think that sucks!

5.0
2.0
212
Dec 11, 2005

SMOKIN HOT! She's also pretty good at accounting

5.0
2.0
ACC212
Dec 16, 2005

very good prof! tests are not easy but her study guide helps a lot. lowest two quiz scores are dropped. class was curved 12 points out of 550 at the end of the semester! take her!

5.0
2.0
ACC212
Dec 17, 2005

Class for me at least was hard, but Dori was there to help me every step. She let me know exactly what I had to do to pass and helped a lot. Very good prof and really nice. Don't skip out on homework, it'll screw you over for sure

5.0
3.0
ACC212
Dec 19, 2005

Danko does a really good job of teaching students the basics of accounting. The class isn't exactly easy, but she makes it as straight forward and to the point as possible. She is very personable and lively; take this class with her and you won't be let down

5.0
2.0
ACC212
Apr 20, 2006

It is somewhat of a difficult class, however Dori makes it a lot easier. The homework takes a long time and isn't worth much, however it is well worth doing. Great prof, take her if you want an easier way to get through ACC 212

3.0
4.0
ACC212
Apr 26, 2006

ACC 212 is the worst class at GVSU but I guess Dori is the best prof, so, take her. Homework is nice, but you better study your butt off for quizzes and tests....it's a hard class, but if you put in the time and work, you'll pass...maybe not with the best grade, but you'll pass :)

5.0
3.0
ACC212
Jun 14, 2006

this is a pretty tough class, but she really knows her stuff and explains things pretty well.

1.0
3.0
ACC212
Jul 20, 2006

Fast, faster, fastest!! Instructor goes too quickly over material, with a weird possessed attitude. Take someone else if you want to hear it!

5.0
1.0
ACC212
Oct 4, 2006

She is the best professor at GVSU! Yes, the class is hard, but it's diffucult material. She really helps her students understand it and as long as you put in the time, you will get a good grade.

5.0
5.0
ACC212
Oct 7, 2006

she's hard but a good teacher. recommended.

5.0
4.0
ACC212
Oct 19, 2006

Tough class, but she is quite helpful!!!! Always available for you and makes class FUN!!!

3.0
5.0
ACC212
Nov 2, 2006

This is a horrible class if you aren't a business major. Dori is a good professor, but I find myself still confused a lot. Study a ton outside of class, & get a tutor. It was still extremely hard for me though.

1.0
5.0
ACC212
Nov 26, 2006

Not very helpful or forgiving to those who are not accounting majors.

5.0
4.0
ACC212
Nov 29, 2006

She is the most fun teacher!!! She makes me laugh on a daily basis. Yes the class is very difficult but she is always there to help with any questions. I HIGHLY recommend her!!

3.0
5.0
ACC212
Dec 7, 2006

Anything I learned, I learned on my own. made me feel unwelcome when I went to her office & asked for suggestions. after I went, she annonced to the class that no one should come to her class asking if they can do extra work. doesn't give extra credit, which I really don't understand since there's so many non-accounting majors who need it to pass.

5.0
3.0
ACC212
Dec 21, 2006

A lot of work, hw and a quiz every week. tests have really good study guides but you have to know the stuff to do well. she moves pretty fast and you have to try hard and understand the material to do well

2.0
5.0
ACC212
Jan 9, 2007

This prof is amazing for accounting majors, however, she makes it extremely difficult and takes it way too seriously for a beginning level accounting class...especially since most people in the class are business majors and are required to take accounting. The tests are ridiculous and her lectures make no sense unless you already understand acct.

2.0
5.0
ACC212
Jan 9, 2007

She is great for acct majors, but she makes it extremely hard and takes it way too seriously for a beg. acct class-especially since most people in the class are business majors and are required to take accounting. The tests are ridiculous and her lectures make no sense unless you already understand acct. Do NOT take her if you are not an acct major

3.0
4.0
ACC212
Apr 4, 2007

She talks really fast so grab on and dont let go. Dont sleep and attend class every day in order to keep up with the lecturing. Shes very nice and helpful but shes tough but you learn a good majority of the material through her examples.

5.0
3.0
ACC212
Nov 27, 2007

Very Hard Subject, but the best instructor. She takes the time to make sure you understand the material. Do Not Get Behind... Ask for help, and she is willing to help at any time. She even drops 2 homework and quiz grades.

4.0
3.0
ACC212
Dec 2, 2007

shes a fun professor and a very nice person, but the class would be very difficult if i hadn't taken accounting in high school

5.0
3.0
ACC212
Jan 9, 2008

I love Dori. She is a very nice person with great enthusiasm for accounting. It is a hard subject, but she is a great prof to take it with. Go to her office hour and buddy up and make SURE you go to class.

4.0
4.0
ACC212
Jan 11, 2008

Very good prof. She knows the material very well and does a good job of teaching it and making sure that the class knows what's going on.

4.0
5.0
ACC212
Jan 17, 2008

Don't take her class. She does the worse thing you can do as a teacher. Tells you go home learn the material and then come back to find out if you got it wrong. The day you come back though there is a quiz on it. Acc is about practicing over and over but she skips material so that you only see it once.

5.0
3.0
ACC308
Mar 11, 2008

Dori is a great professor!

1.0
3.0
ACC308
Jun 9, 2008

Does not seem quite qualified to teach this class. Very nice person, but not quite what this upper level class needs.

5.0
4.0
ACCT212
Jun 23, 2008

BOOYAH!! Excellent professor! Helpful and understanding with my learning disabilty. However I felt the last 3 chapters were a bit rushed before the final exam, had VERY limited time time to prepare for the final. Attend class everyday, take good notes, read book, DO HOMEWORK, and, oh...READ BOOK!

4.0
4.0
ACC212
May 4, 2009

I'm a very good student, but I just couldn't seem to do well in this class. She is a very nice person and I believe that she did teach the course well, however when I went to her for some extra help and problems, she basically told me that she couldn't help me in terms of telling me what more I could study.

2.0
5.0
ACC212
Oct 26, 2009

She is awful! I looked at this before taking her class and expected it to go well. I failed and did not learn a single thing. Take Dennis Stovall, he is AMAZING! If you actually want to learn accounting and aren't an accounting major, he is the place to go.

5.0
2.0
ACC212
Nov 19, 2009

Amazing teacher! Made the class material super easy to understand and quzzies and tests were very straight forward! Would definitely take her again. Tells you exactly what to expect, NO SURPRISES! Gives great examples that keep you entertained through out the class!

2.0
2.0
ACC308
Dec 19, 2009

Took online, class didn't seem to be adapted to well for online. Professor was responsive and tried to help as much as possible. Still, would not recommend online section.

3.0
5.0
ACC212
Jan 12, 2010

Horible. Snappy to talk to. From an experience I had with her, I asked to turn in my homework because the syllabus didn't say it had to be turned in, and she became rampant and stormed off. Seems nice, but one on one can be extreamly hurtful and mean.

5.0
3.0
ACC211
Apr 26, 2010

The best teacher at GVSU. Dori uses tons of examples and is very helpful! She make acc as fun as it will ever be! Take Her!!!

4.0
5.0
ACC212
Apr 30, 2010

Extremely rude and clearly has her favorites. Snapped whenever I would ask a question. It was a boring class to sit through with a lot of material that hardly relates to her ridiculous tests. Not recommended.

3.0
5.0
ACC212
May 13, 2010

The tests are impossible and are most of your grade. I studied hard but what she teaches in class, and the problems on the quizes and homework differ from the tests. Approachable but will treat you like you are stupid. Not recommended.

4.0
4.0
ACC212
Aug 25, 2010

Dori was very enthusiastic about the subject which made it more fun to learn but she talks really fast and sometimes goes over the lesson too fast making it hard to follow. Not bad teacher, just a hard class.

4.0
3.0
ACC212
Jan 9, 2011

Tests are really hard. but shes a great teacher. we go over the hw every week, and quizzes nearly every week but she tells u what you're gonna be quizzed on.

4.0
4.0
ACC212
Mar 29, 2011

Dori is absolutely one of the best accounting professors. You either like accounting or you don't and she helps you realize which one you are. Easy to understand, sometimes fast, but if you follow her chapter notes and study for the quizzes and exams you'll do fine. Definitely recommend her!

5.0
2.0
ACCT212
Oct 16, 2011

She is a great professor! I have her for ACCT 212 right now, and I found out that she is teaching ACCT 213 in the winter semester. I switched professors so that I can take her again. She doesn't take attendance, but I feel that it is necessary for you to attend class because that is how you will learn in this class. TAKE HER!

5.0
2.0
ACC212
Oct 24, 2011

She is GREAT I would definitely recommend her to anyone whether you are interested in Accounting or not. She puts everything into context with the business world. Very useful information for every business student.

5.0
2.0
ACC212
Nov 8, 2011

Dori is AWESOME! Very good and teaching the material and she definitely knows what she is talking about! I would recommend her to anyone taking accounting whether you find it interesting or not! She was helpful when you're unclear about a topic and gives awesome review sheets for exams. Shame on those that gave her bad reviews!

5.0
4.0
ACC212
Dec 6, 2011

Dori has been the best professor I have ever had. She is very helpful and cares how her students are doing. I definitely recommend her!

4.0
2.0
ACC212
Dec 8, 2011

AWESOME Prof! Makes a boring subject interesting. Hands out detailed outlines which make class easy to follow. Homework isn't demanding, and she gives a study guide for exams. Made this subject understandable for even the non-Accounting major!

4.0
1.0
ACC212
Dec 21, 2011

I was very scared of her on the first day of class and probably up until half way through the semester but I am proud to say that I thoroughly enjoyed having her as a professor. She makes a tough class easy but she does treat it as a weeder course. The first exam is the hardest. Buy the book and skim chapters. Intelligent woman to say the least!

5.0
2.0
ACC213
Mar 19, 2012

Great teacher! I was afraid of going into the accounting class but she changed my mind! Second time I have had her. Makes super helpful outlines. Just go to class and pay attention. Really fun lady.

5.0
3.0
ACC213
Mar 26, 2012

Great professor, just not an easy topic. She tries to make things as clear as possible. Tells you exactly whats on all the quizzes and exams. Would recommend and take again.

2.0
4.0
ACC213
Apr 22, 2012

Really did not care about our learning. First time teaching 213 in a while was very confusing and made a lot of mistakes. She was nice. But was not helpful. Office hours were a joke

4.0
2.0
ACC240
Jun 19, 2012

Great professor, graded assignments quickly and answered emails instantly. Always fair to students, and has very upbeat lectures that are never dull.

3.0
3.0
ACC308
Nov 9, 2012

Decent professor, but hopefully you can teach yourself because if you ever want to attend office hours - good luck! They are almost ALWAYS cancelled. She can be confusing at times, but she lets you ask for clarification and will ask for questions before each class.

4.0
2.0
ACC213
Feb 16, 2013

Great Prof. very helpful lectures and lots of chances to score.

5.0
3.0
ACC212
Feb 20, 2013

Awesome professor! Fun teaching personality. Tests are fair, however her multiple choice questions are challenging! Quizzes are pretty simple. Has excellent notes to help you stay on track and learn from! Highly recommended. Ended with 3.0

4.0
4.0
ACC240
Apr 26, 2013

She has a lot of enthusiasm when teaching. If you take this class with her, you better make sure you can meet her during her office hours, otherwise you could be in some trouble. She can talk down sometimes to people.

5.0
1.0
ACC240
Apr 27, 2013

Probably the BEST teacher I've had so far at GVSU. I've had her for ACC 212 and ACC 240 and she was amazing both times. I wish she taught upper level ACC classes. ACC 240 is an independent class and she still manages to help you out so much! I'd recommend her to anyone who needs to take ACC 212 or ACC 240.

5.0
3.0
ACC240
Jul 29, 2013

u go to this class once a week,for a hr, but is only for acc majors."Seaside" is an extremely hard program that u work on the entire semester. make sure you start on it right when she tellsu about it. There are deadlines u have to meet&they come up quick. If u email her & go to her office hrs she helps you out a lot. quizes every week they're easy

5.0
3.0
ACC212
Oct 4, 2013

She is a great Professor. Explains everything very well, and if you read the textbook, the material is not hard to understand. I had never been interested in Accounting before this class, now it's my major. She is also funny and easy-going. There's online h/w, several quizes, but all of that is really helpful and not that complicated.

2.0
5.0
ACC212
Nov 14, 2013

Gets off track a lot and doesn't explain the actual math of the problems. Expects you to teach yourself a lot of the material. Didn't know anything about accounting going in, and don't know anything about accounting going out. GET A TUTOR IF YOU TAKE HER.

3.0
3.0
ACC212
Nov 15, 2013

She doesn't explain stuff. Plan on getting a tutor. Never use the book in class. Kiss up to her and you'll do better.

5.0
2.0
ACC212
Nov 27, 2013

Funny at times so she is easy going. Helpful handouts! Just do homework and ask questions you'll do great.

4.0
4.0
ACC212
Dec 10, 2013

Not bad. Very energetic and her note handouts help. all HW online and fairly easy. Tests are pretty hard, especially multiple choice. always killed me. Felt like I didn't actually learn much in class though. Taught myself most of it. However, I would take her. She's super nice and friendly and I enjoyed the class

2.0
5.0
ACC212
Dec 15, 2013

I found class with Dori to be extremely difficult. She rarely goes over problems in class and I spent hours working through examples from the textbook on my own to learn the material. I struggled the entire semester to pass this course. For all the work I put into this class, I feel like I still don't have a good understanding of accounting.

3.0
5.0
ACC212
Dec 21, 2013

Homework and quizzes are easy. Test are very hard.

4.0
2.0
ACC240
Jul 23, 2014

This class is designed for you to do it on your own without much help. Very nice lady and a good teacher. Quizzes weekly(once a week class). Seaside is a bit tricky I recommend finding a group to work with and not waiting until the last minute

4.0
3.0
ACC240
Nov 22, 2014

This is a one credit class. It meets once a week to basically have her review some things, answer questions and take a quiz. You do a semester long Seaside Marina project that basically takes you through the entire fin. accounting process. It is a good review and cements some basic acc. knowledge. She's willing to help if you seek it out.

3.0
4.0
ACC212
Dec 5, 2014

She expects the students to do the learning on their own outside of class but is unclear about that. She is pretty vague and doesn't provide many good tricks for remembering things. She incorporates a lot of personal stories, maybe 30% of which consisting of Accounting. The chapter handouts are helpful but she doesn't go through their entirety.

5.0
3.0
ACC212
Dec 10, 2014

Dori is a solid professor. She's very approachable and will help out if she's asked to. Her tests are difficult but they're appropriate for the material. Be ready for long online assignments and weekly in-class group activities. I would taker her class again if I could.

4.0
3.0
ACC212
Grade: A-
Dec 10, 2014

Professor Danko is a solid accounting professor. I've heard horror stories about other professors, so I'm happy to have had her. Online homework can be long and pretty difficult, quizzes aren't bad, tests are fairly hard. Overall she is a very nice lady who knows her stuff and knows how to teach it.

3.0
4.0
ACC212
Grade: C+
Dec 15, 2014

Have weekly homework on Cengage and some you cannot figure out on your own. I had to get help from a friends dad who was an accountant to get 100% on the homework. Pre-Quizes for each chapter are confusing, I used google. Tests have multiple choice questions that were impossible. She's a nice lady but took off way to many points for little mistakes

5.0
3.0
ACC212
Grade: A-
Dec 16, 2014

Best ACC prof at GV! She gives a lot of homework and pre quizzes, but it's all online. If you take your time and really try on the assignments it will make tests and quizzes much easier. She lectures most classes, but we also have group questions to help prepare us for the short answer problems on the tests. By far my favorite prof.

4.0
3.0
212
Grade: C
Dec 16, 2014

I took accounting THREE times before this- failed three times, yes- and finally passed with her! She was the best teacher I've had so far. Very energetic and loud even at 9am. Still, you need to go to tutoring, get a study group or study buddy, and work hard, but she is helpful.

4.0
4.0
ACC308
Grade: B+
Jan 1, 2015

Study guides are given before exams which are helpful, but the exams are still tough. This course was very conceptual more so than the accounting aspect of it. There is a group presentation as well as 5 group in-class actvities, there's even a group quiz! She points out CPA material well, because most students in the class are preparing for it.

5.0
3.0
ACCT212
Jan 27, 2015

Professor Danko's teaching style is different in the manner that she actually cares and takes the time to help you if need be.

5.0
2.0
ACC308
Mar 9, 2015

Dori Danko was hands down my favorite professor during my time at GVSU! She blends her academic knowledge with real world expertise. The class is challenging but she makes the material enjoyable and worth learning. Do yourself a favor and take Dori Danko for governmentnot-for-profit!

5.0
1.0
ACC240
Mar 23, 2015

Seaside (the software you use in this class) sucks regardless who you take 240 with. Dori is helpful when your stuck and she is very clear in what she requires of you.

3.0
3.0
ACC240
Apr 28, 2015

ACC 240 is difficult because it is only one lecture each week for 50 minutes. Dori doesn't teach a whole lot. She expects you to know the material, which is fair because it is from ACC 212. If you need any help, she encourages students to come to office hours and she does help.

4.0
2.0
ACC212
May 5, 2015

She's wonderful! Expect to do hw online, as well as pre-quizies online, quizzes in class (she drops the lowest), and group activities for each chapter. She gives out extra-credit. Study and understand the material n how to do the work, its easy. Gives handouts that you write your notes one and study from that and the group activities work. Take her

5.0
3.0
ACC212
Grade: B
May 5, 2015

I went in extremely nervous, but she was so cool and clear about what she wanted on her tests. She provides numerous examples in class with group projects, quizzes, and note handouts. Danko cares about your learning too. If you don't understand a concept then don't be afraid to ask questions. She's one of Grand Valley's best.

3.0
4.0
308
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 3, 2015

Expects a lot of outside studying. Gives very vague feedback and exam reviews. While she does care about teaching, she doesn't seem to grasp that not everyone is at the same level of learning.

5.0
3.0
680
Grade: A
Oct 7, 2015

Professor Danko was a phenomenal professor. She told you exactly what she wanted you to memorize for classes and her outlines were very clear. Great professor overall.

3.0
4.0
ACC210
Grade: C-
Oct 9, 2015

Homework is not on a routine, it spread across the calendar, if your the type to do homework on certain days every week this won't be the class you want. The team activities are good for testing your knowledge as well as getting help from the group.

3.0
3.0
ACC212
Grade: C
Nov 16, 2015

She isn't a bad teacher, but she FLYS through the material. I struggle a bit with math/acct. etc. so it was hard to stay on track. I worked hard for a C, but I think that taking this class for 1 hour 3 days per week made it more confusing. Not the hardest tests or homework, and she tells you what is on them. She's not bad, but not the best.

5.0
2.0
ACC212
Grade: A
Dec 2, 2015

She is really funny and she jokes with her students. She knows what she is teaching and she relates the material to real life situations. If she sees you putting all your effort in, she will work with you to get the grade you deserve. Definitely my favorite prof thus far. Attendance wasn't taken but you should go if you want to keep up.

3.0
4.0
ACC308
Grade: B
Dec 13, 2015

I personally think Professor Danko is a great person, but feel as if she dropped the ball a bit teaching this class. I found her exams to be extremely tough. She does give her own notes which are usually helpful guides, but her in class lectures barely cover anything. I felt as if she wasn't prepared to teach half the time she was lecturing.

4.0
3.0
ACC212
Grade: A
Dec 26, 2015

Danko had a very structured class with a set schedule for the entire semester. Homework and prequizzes online for every chapter. Along with team activities for most chapters and quizzes for some but not every chapter. There were extra points available to earn on the tests in the short answer section. I recommend her but you must put in the effort.

5.0
3.0
ACC212
Jan 15, 2016

Excellent Professor, Accounting is an extremely hard subject but she was very clear while teaching the material and she assigned group activities to assist in learning the material. If you go to class and you study the group activities and the SLA you will be fine.

5.0
3.0
ACC212
Grade: A-
Feb 9, 2016

Professor Danko is by far one of the best profs I have ever had! She makes this rather challenging class pretty easy as long as you do the homework and show up to class for group activity day. Everything is stated very clearly in her notes and though the tests are a little hard you just need to study and read the book. I honestly loved this class!

5.0
3.0
ACC212
Grade: B+
Mar 28, 2016

Danko was one of my favorite professors. Had her at 9am and she was always a pleasant way to start the day. Class is structured really well w/ online pre quizzes and HW, and in class group work that genuinely helps you gain a better understanding. Danko always eager to help but will bust your chops in a playful way if she thinks you should know it!

3.0
4.0
ACC212
Oct 24, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Professor Danko knows what she is talking about, but her methods compared to other professors' are over-complicated. If you excel in math by doing handwritten assignments, then good luck because this is all online based and the notes don't help as much as they should. I found statistics to be far easier than accounting and it shouldn't be.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
4.0
ACC240
Grade: A
Nov 14, 2016
Would take again

The class is based around an accounting software project, which can be very tricky. Pay close attention to her lectures, and take good notes because you put it all to use for the project. She can check your progress and tell you what you did wrong. Use her office hours. Quizzes can be tricky, she drops lowest 2. Also helped with resume and career

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
ACC212
Dec 6, 2016
Would take again

Labs are very important to show up to because you are likely to see those problems on the exam. Often curves test slightly to help boost grade :)

Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
3.0
2.0
ACC212
Grade: B+
Dec 15, 2016
Would take again

Be ready to listen. Pay attention in the lectures, read the book and you will do fine. Her stories are straight BS and she lies a lot. She never makes her office hours.

LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
ACC212
Mar 24, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Genuinely one of the worst professors I have ever had. Not accessible at all. When e-mailing and asking questions, she gives very vague and snotty responses. Does not give much practice material so you actually know what you're doing and tests are impossible. IF you want to understand and pass accounting, don't take her.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
3.0
4.0
ACC212
Apr 13, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Professor Danko is a much better person than a professor. She goes extremely fast and it's hard to keep up, I often find myself just taking pictures of the board. She doesn't do very well explaining things either, she just tells you them, jots them on the board, and assumes you understand. She's a very fair grader, but tests are hard.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
3.0
ACC240
Grade: A
Apr 15, 2017
Would take again

Danko is very kind and helpful, especially if you stay after class to ask questions. She definitely knows what she is talking about. She is also the only ACC240 professor that does not give a final exam which was awesome!

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
ACC212
Grade: A+
Apr 21, 2017
Would take again

Great professor. First accounting class I ever took, and Dori made it so simple and easy to follow. weekly assignments, but as long as you're on top of it, then getting a decent grade isn't hard at all. She makes everything really clear, and is willing to help if you have any questions. Would take her again. :)

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
ACC212
Grade: A-
May 3, 2017
Would take again

Prof. Danko is very nice and easygoing, it makes the class a bit more manageable. There is a pre-quiz, homework, quiz, and group activity almost every week. It's a lot, but as long as you don't fall behind I think it is very manageable.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
ACC212
Grade: A
Jul 31, 2017
Would take again

Dori Danko is one of the best professors I've had at GVSU. She makes the material very understandable and is more than willing to explain in more detail. Accounting can be a rather dry subject but she makes it very easy to understand and even interesting. I would take this class again just to have her has a prof again.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
ACC212
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2017
Would take again

Best prof I have had. Doesn't answer questions well, a little standoffish but makes up for it. Cool and funny professor

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
4.0
ACC212
Grade: B
Feb 7, 2018
Wouldn't take again

While very passionate, she assumes everyone else is as passionate about accounting as she is. If you have no desire to pursue accounting as a major, beware of long lectures and endless homework. She tends to respond to questions with an attitude that makes you not want to ask her anymore questions.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
ACC212
Grade: B
Apr 9, 2018
Would take again

Good Prof. Tests are sometimes quite difficult. Lecture notes are sometimes hard to follow. Online homework is tedious and annoying.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
ACC212
May 2, 2018
Would take again

Great professor and she simply gets to the point. Accounting is already a difficult subject so its good to have a professor that doesnt make it more confusing than it needs to be. Youre graded on 4 exams, weekly hw and quizzes. Its work but it helps you prepare for the exams. There are no surprises on the exams as it matches the study guide.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Respected
Caring
3.0
4.0
ACC308
Nov 26, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Gov't and Non-Profit Acct is hard to begin with, and Prof. Danko didn't help. If accounting comes easily to you, then her class will probably be fine. Don't take her if you have struggled with accounting before.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
GROUP PROJECTS
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
ACC308
Nov 28, 2018
Would take again

Decent prof. Topic wasn't my favorite, but the course overall wasn't bad. Didn't always explain things super well, sometimes have to teach yourself, but it could have been much worse. Plenty of points available, but come to class.

Caring
GROUP PROJECTS
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
ACC212
Grade: A-
Dec 9, 2018
Would take again

one of the best professors i've had at GV, i definitely recommend her!

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
3.0
ACC212
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2018
Would take again

Dori was really good at teaching a hard subject and wants her students to succeed. She can be condescending at times, but gives good feedback. Tests are worth over 70% of your grade, but she gives you plenty of material to study off of. She tries to make accounting as interesting as possible by using real life examples. Definitely recommend!

Tough Grader
Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
5.0
5.0
ACC212
Dec 21, 2018
Would take again

Professor Danko made hard concepts bearable since the class was point based (not weighted) it was easy to get an A in the class and I even failed the 3rd exam. Pre-quizzes and connect HW for every chapter, which are easy points. Plus she gives unlimited checks on HW. Gives great guided notes and study guides.

Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
Respected
4.0
3.0
ACC212
Grade: B-
Jan 9, 2019
Would take again

I enjoyed this class because she gives us access to print out lecture notes. Shes very helpful with breaking down stuff. She gives extra credit and please do her SLA practice problems and multiple choice problems even though theyre not for points. Its helpful for tests. Come for group activities as well. I suggest tutor for this class as well

Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Amazing lectures
3.0
5.0
ACC212
Grade: B-
Apr 3, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Looking on here I'm surprised by Prof Danko's rating. She's an ok prof, she was gone multiple times this semester which made us do even more outside of class work. She acts very frustrated when someone asks a question in class, and can be condescending. Pay attention to EVERY deadline because you can get extra credit at the end of the semester.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
3.0
5.0
ACC212
Grade: B-
Apr 24, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Although Dori was a nice person I didn't like taking her class at all. She typically expects you to teach yourself from home even if it wasn't discussed in class. During the lectures it was more on a definition basis rather than an example. If you do all your homework you can slide by with a decent grade but be prepared to have to get yourself help

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Group projects
4.0
3.0
ACC308
Grade: A-
Apr 26, 2019
Would take again

Prof. Danko is very kind and she tries to be lenient. There was a group assignment in almost every class for the first half of the semester so make sure you have a good group. She gives you a handout before each exam that covers what will be on it, which is very helpful. Overall pretty easy if you do the work.

Accessible outside class
Group projects
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
ACC212
Grade: C+
Jun 26, 2019
Wouldn't take again

The concepts of accounting were the most difficult to learn. I was always asking for help and spent a majority of my time studying but it still was not enough. Either you get or you dont. I do not recommend her as a professor only because she always sped through the concepts and didnt teach in different ways for different students to learn it all.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
ACC212
Grade: A
Jun 26, 2019
Would take again

Danko is a great professor! The homework and quizzes in this class seemed to be much harder than the actual tests. Study and read the textbook and you should be fine.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
2.0
5.0
ACC212
Grade: C-
Jun 27, 2019
Would take again

The homework is completely different than the exams and her notes are a little confusing and disorganized. Danko made Accounting tough but if you are ready to study it is passable.

3.0
5.0
ACC212
Grade: C
Nov 11, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Dori is a fantastic lady and she is incredibly funny and nice. She very rarely gets frustrated with her students, and tries to help people understand the content of the class. HOWEVER. She does not give you nearly enough time to understand the material in the class. You will have to teach yourself the material via trial and error with the homework.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
2.0
5.0
ACC212
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 4, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Professor Danko seems to be a good person, but is not a good professor. She doesn't encourage questions at all. She teaches very fast, this may be due to the class only being 50 mins long. IF you're not good at accounting naturally this will be a very difficult course.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Group projects
2.0
4.0
ACC212
Grade: B-
Dec 10, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Dori is not the best professor. She rushes through the material so fast and the study guides are nothing like the exams.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
ACC212
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2019
Would take again

Dori is a very nice lady. She is a very skilled accountant, and it shows. I had her MWF. She lectured on MW and then gave us a group activity on Friday. She always helps you and your group with it to make sure that you get the full points. Tests are always on Monday. 1 point quiz at the end of each class. LOTS of connect HW and quizzes. Very clear.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
ACC212
Grade: C
Dec 17, 2019
Would take again

Great prof, very caring and nice as a person but had some weak points in her teaching skills. Was always upbeat and lectures were never boring. She is excellent in explaining things but goes through information very fast so always ask for another example or for her to slow down and she will.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
ACC212
Grade: A
Jan 6, 2020
Would take again

Dori was an amazing professor. She really knows accounting. Accounting is a hard class in general but she made it seem a little easier. She also gives up to 36 points of extra credit if you do all of the homework and show up to class every day. It's a lot of work but she's very helpful.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
ACC310
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2020
Would take again

Dori is a great prof. This was her first time teaching 310, so she is still getting the hang of it. With that, she would curve the exams by a lot. She has handouts and lectures for every lecture. For each chapter, there's a quiz and homework assignment. 3 exams in total. She tells you what written problems will be on exam. She is easy to talk to.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
3.0
5.0
ACC310
Grade: B-
Dec 21, 2020
Wouldn't take again

310 isn't fun with whoever you take it with. It was Dori's first time teaching the class, so there were certainly some rough patches along the way. The exams weren't impossible, but she didn't give us much of a study guide to go off of. Just some practice exams. Overall, she wasn't too bad. She does want to help you, which counts for something.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
ACC310
Grade: B-
Dec 21, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This was Dori's first semester teaching 310, and we had lots of issues with our exams. Exams alone make up 60% of your grade. You really have to put in effort and time if you want to pass this class. She was confusing most of the time, and I felt I could've done better in this class with a different prof. She's nice, but this class is difficult.

Test heavy
2.0
4.0
ACC333
Grade: B+
Apr 28, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Exams were impossible and her communication of exam dates and content was poor. Assignments are easy and the material seems easy until you take the exams.

Test heavy
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
ACC333
Grade: A
May 10, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Exams were way too hard; she gives you no resources or tips to study for them. Didn't seem to put much effort into the class. Didn't even tell us when the final was for our class until finals week. If you can, try taking this class with another prof.

Test heavy
1.0
4.0
ACC310
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 16, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Her exams are impossible and have nothing to do with the homework. She also told us the wrong date for the final and emailed everyone the night of to say she changed the date. I would avoid this teacher and try to take it through someone else because she is just horrible. Which at this point seems to be a common trend at Grand Valley.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
ACC310
Dec 16, 2021
Would take again

GREAT professor for intermediate 1. She provides handouts and worksheets that simplify and condense the material - which is important because its a LOT to cover in one semester. She is also very specific about what you should study and hosts a review session online Sunday before exams. The material is tough, but Dori makes it a little easier!

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
5.0
ACC310
Jan 5, 2022
Would take again

Acc 310 is a very hard class and Danko knows that as she gives you many handouts to help with the content. This class is light on homework but in order to good on exams you need to study and practice a lot otherwise this class is impossible

Tough grader
Test heavy
Caring
1.0
4.0
212
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 30, 2022

I like Dori as a person. As a professor for acc212, i would not recommend. She usually teaches higher level acc classes and I've learned that in 212. She flies through material thinking we know what she's talking about. The group assignments and quizzes are only worth 2.5 points, exams are impossible. Basically only pts are tests, good luck w those

1.0
4.0
ACC212
Grade: C
Mar 30, 2022

Dori is very smart and knows accounting. However, we are an entry level class and she acted like we knew what she meant. I did take her as a 6-9 and she never would let us out early even if we had the homework done. Gets annoyed when we ask for help. Exams are tough but so is everything else. Worst professor in Seidman college I've had.

4.0
5.0
ACC333
Apr 29, 2022
Would take again

Every week of class is a lecture then group activity, her lectures she goes off her PowerPoints she makes so often going to class is not necessary. For an SWS class it is very light on writing and she is an easy grader. Exams are very tough

2.0
3.0
212
Grade: A-
May 2, 2022

Material really wasn't that hard and you get a notecard for the exams but she wasn't a great teacher. Did not learn much from her; had to learn it all on my own. She's bareable.

5.0
2.0
ACC240
Aug 12, 2022
Would take again

Easy summer asynch class. Easy hw and I found the handouts very helpful for studying. Tests were fairly short and not overly difficult but helpful.

Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
Amazing lectures
3.0
4.0
ACC333
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 8, 2022
Would take again

Prof is super nice but not a good teacher. Lectures are just reading from the slides (boring) and impromptu group projects every week. Exams are tough and not well written. However her grading isn't the worst I've seen. Good luck trying to get an A

Group projects
4.0
4.0
ACC333
Grade: B+
Jan 18, 2023
Would take again

Your typical GVSU accounting lecture, pretty boring. But, I did really like the group presentations every week because it helped me apply what I learned to real life. The exams were more difficult than they needed to be. Overall not awful but not amazing

Participation matters
Group projects
Test heavy
4.0
3.0
ACC333
Grade: A+
Apr 11, 2023
Would take again

good professor. the exams are based off the textbook which is a little mundane. she funny. tuesdays were lecture heavy and then every thursday we had 25 min to prepare a group presentation and had to present a 5 min presentation. i didnt mind, the presentations are interesting-- but if you dont like public speaking maybe steer clear.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
ACC333
Jul 6, 2023
Would take again

Danko has instructed a few of my classes in the past and she's one of my favorite professors I've had! She's here to help you learn. Classes are easy if you listen and study.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Respected
1.0
5.0
ACC310
Oct 3, 2023

does not explain anything during lectures, she is just not a good teacher. way too much busy work for no reason (not like anyone knows how to do it anyways)

Group projects
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
ACC333
Grade: C+
Nov 28, 2023

Danko is by far the worst professor I have ever had. It is a miracle I only have had her for 7 weeks. She purely reads from her PowerPoints and her lectures are very boring. She grades extremely tough, and her exams are very difficult. It probably does not help that I cannot pay attention during her lecture, due to her lack of ability to engage.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
ACC310
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 30, 2023
Would take again

Best professor I have had at Grand Valley. She is very understanding and is always accessible to meet outside of class. They way she lectures does require time outside of class to understand the content, at least for me. Weekly team activities that are super helpful in prepping for exams and learning new ways from peers to approach problems.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
ACC333
Grade: B-
Jan 30, 2024
Would take again

Took this online as an SWS. Tests are extremely difficult and worth a lot of the grade. The papers aren't to bad but she can be a very tough grader on punctuation. The professor is amazing though and is always available for help.

Tough grader
So many papers
Graded by few things
4.0
4.0
ACC333
Grade: B
Sep 12, 2024
Would take again

Danko's classes are challenging, but engaging if you stay involved. Lectures can be dry, but the group activities are helpful. Unstuckstudy AI was a lifesaver for exam prep. Not the easiest A, but a rewarding experience.

5.0
2.0
HON251
Grade: A
Jan 6, 2025
Would take again

She was so great! We learned as we went along in the class and the last half of our class we worked on group presentations and we had plenty of time to work on them!

Group projects
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
2.0
ACC333
Grade: A
Jan 13, 2025
Would take again

Group presentations on Thursdays were fun compared to Tuesdays with her doing a PowerPoint lecture, which at times were a bit stale and boring as you could read the book and get the same content. Exams were not too bad to study for either. Writing assignments was easy too. I am glad I took the non-SWS version due to not having to write as much.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
2.0
5.0
ACC212
Dec 8, 2025

Dori is one of the worst professors I've had at Grand Valley. She's not necessarily a mean person, but if you have a question about homework or email her missing class, she tells you there's nothing to do and then adds 0's. She is extremely boring with her lectures and only reads from the PowerPoint. Her tests are almost impossible. just avoid

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
ACC333
Grade: A-
Dec 12, 2025
Would take again

Professor Danko was great! The quizzes and writing assignments outside of class were pretty simple and straightforward, and the Thursday presentations were fun if you found a good group that worked well together. She is very social, respectful and cares about her students. The lectures could be a little long, but that is just the content.

Caring
5.0
1.0
HON251
Grade: A+
Dec 29, 2025
Would take again

Took her ethics of financial performance class. It is extremely easy, and anyone can take the class and get an A+. Prof Danko expects students to have no knowledge of financials at all, so the class is set up so that anyone can take it. Prof Danko is also just super sweet and loves to just chit-chat and be very transparent. Super easy honors class.

Group projects
Amazing lectures
Caring
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