2.9

Elliot Kamlet

Accounting - Binghamton University (SUNY)

2.9
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
47%
Would Retake
132
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2.9
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
2.8
Helpful
3.1
Clarity

47%

Would Retake

132

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What Students Say

Truly breathtaking effort

ACC211 - 1.0 rating

He will put a stronger emphasis on not using electronics in the class than actually teaching

ACCT211 - 1.0 rating
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Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

43%

Textbook Required

50%

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Reviews (132)
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ACCT211
Feb 26, 2003

No Comments

5.0
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ACCT312
Feb 27, 2003

No Comments

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ACCT311
Feb 28, 2003

No Comments

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ACCT211
Mar 21, 2003

he made the class a piece of cake. easy to understand, fair grader. learned a lot from him.

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ACCT211
May 6, 2003

Easily accessible and approachable. You can learn alot from him. Very nit-picky and particular which gets annoying but you learn to deal with it.

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ACCT211
May 13, 2003

Professor Kamlet is really nice and a very good teacher. He is fair and supportive of his students. :)

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ACCT211
Oct 19, 2003

prof kamlet was really clear and helpful, i liked the class so much i switched to acct and now have him for 311

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ACCT311
Nov 14, 2003

A professor who does his job, he teaches his material and also bring something extra to the class. He is actually the one who got me into reading WallStreet Journal~ One of the qualify prof~

5.0
1.0
ACCT211
Nov 24, 2003

Very clear and entertaining professor, like to teach and is very helpful and responsive to questions. very highly recommended

1.0
5.0
ACC211
Mar 19, 2004

terrible, i dont know what some are talking about, extremely rude, haaard tests and only nice to the extreme geeks

5.0
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ACCT311
Apr 22, 2004

His class is hard but if you pay attention in class you'll be fine. He's also very responsive to questions.

5.0
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ACCT211
May 9, 2004

Good class. Pretty easy if you go to class.

5.0
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ACCT211
May 13, 2004

Excellent professor. He really likes what he does. He partially convinced me to become an Accounting major, even though I starting towards it. I look forward to taking upper Accounting courses with him and as the new advisor of the Honors Program.

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ACCT211
May 16, 2004

very fair grader. I got an A minus even tho i thought i was getting a b minus. only downfall is that u have no real idea of what ur getting in the class bc he doesnt tell u how he curves. decent amount of work. gives pop quizes so go to class

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ACCT211
Jul 7, 2004

Great Professor!!! the best I have ever had! I really learned ..Plus he mad it fun!... The class is not too hard either only 2 test! a very cool Guy!

4.0
1.0
ACCT211
Aug 20, 2004

tests arent hard. a very good class overall

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ACCT211
Nov 15, 2004

my favorite teacher...very nice curve and he's just a funny guy

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ACCT375
Dec 21, 2004

If u have to take tax, DO NOT take it with Kamlet. He makes it 10X harder than it has to be. U have to put every hw on powerpoint, he has personal conversations for the first half of class, then the other half he flies through the slides. Also, the tests are impossible. However, he is a nice guy.

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ACCT211
Jan 14, 2005

I like this class. He is definately very well informed. Related a lot of current news to the material he was teaching in class. Open to questions and understanding to his students. Pushes accounting on not acct majors...Beware.

1.0
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ACCT375
Jan 19, 2005

wastes time talking about his political views swears that he gives unbiased info but everything he says is biased. repeatedly bashed other professors in SOM claiming that they are not great teachers, this obviously stems from his jealousy of them since he is not tenured (+ def doesnt deserve to be)

5.0
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ACCT375
May 9, 2005

Kamlet is my favorite news source. Definitely wastes a lot of time talking about politics but it's related to tax and he does give biased information but the class debates with him and we all actually learn something useful in school for once. He really cares about his students too.

5.0
2.0
ACCT375478
May 26, 2005

Finally a professor that tries to teach that there is more to life than just numbers, if more SOM students took him they would realize that there is more to life than a GPA. If you participate and make an strong effort to learn the material you will do well. Hardest multiple choice tests ever, even with the open book. Don't be fooled.

3.0
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ACCT375
Grade: B
Nov 16, 2005

a genuinely nice person, but somehow is possessed by the devil himself when giving out tests, test are close to impossible to finish, and lectures are very unhelpful, since he focuses more on current events than on the material itself, each tests covers about 3-400 pages of reading on your own, if you dont keep up with the reading, prepare HELL

1.0
5.0
ACCT375
Dec 13, 2005

ever had one of those classes where your grade is at the mercy of your professor's hands? Fear now because after your first exam, thats exactly how your going to feel. without a curve, everyone fails. avoid if possible because afterall, your buying your education, and prof. kamlet, with all due respect, may not be your most profitable investment.

3.0
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ACCT211
Jan 16, 2006

He is pretty nice guy but dont be fooled, his tests are impossible. If you ask my suggestion, stay away from his classes unless you really dont care about your GPA.

3.0
3.0
HONORSSEMINAR
Apr 24, 2006

He's nice enough pontificates constantly. He really needs to shut up. I can imagine he'd make my head explode if I had to learn course material from him.

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ACCT211
Apr 26, 2006

He teaches from PP. My first prof that doesnt make me fall asleep at 8:30. theres only a midterm, final, ethic paper and some excel assignments with the financial statements.

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ACCT211
May 21, 2006

Taking Financial Accounting with Kamlet is the smartest thing that you can do. He is intelligent, knows his subject, willing to help (on BLACKBOARD NOT E-MAIL and during office hours). Will try to convert to accounting majors and super liberal, you can deal even at 8:30, this prof is an asset to the department. Though TA said HARD for ACCT 375.

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ACCT375
May 24, 2006

Not an easy class, no matter who you take it with. Yes, it is harder with Kamlet, but he helps you learn the material. I had him for 211 2 springs ago. If you go to class and go over the textbook material, you will do fine. He curves a ton. I ended up getting an A-, which is higher than I though I would get. Nice guy to talk to, as well.

5.0
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ACCT211480
Jun 6, 2006

In my four years undegrad and 2 years grad one of the best professors I ever had.

4.0
3.0
ACT211
Jul 5, 2006

Do better than the class average and its a guaranteed A, doesnt matter what your raw score is. Never have to go to class. Tests are fair

4.0
4.0
ACCT211
Sep 2, 2006

He knows his material well. His tests are way harder than they seem. I did all the readings but still ended up with a C. I actually learned from him tho...and makes an 8:30 class enjoyable.

5.0
2.0
ACCT211
Oct 29, 2007

some think he's mean, he's just tough bc he wants u to try... and to be ACCT major. he will challenge u, but in the end, you'll have learned a lot about accounting, and even more about current events -- my favorite part of class. great guy, great professor, tests are tough but fair, TAKE HIM

2.0
3.0
ACCT375
Dec 6, 2007

You have to prepare for in-class presentation for every homework, every week. He spends at least 1/4 to half of the class (even 80%) on talking about things NOT related to tax. tests are not as hard as I've heard. He knows a lot, but you'll have to work by yourself to learn something. personally I do not recommend.

4.0
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ACCT211
Dec 7, 2007

Very enthusiastic about accounting and current events. Moves through the slides relatively quickly - no slides on Bb. Regardless, a good professor and accessible =] TA helps a lot ^^:;

2.0
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ACCT211
Dec 13, 2007

He must be the worst professor I've had in my college career. The only way you can make it through this class is if you know how to teach yourself every concept straight from a textbook. If you're planning on learning anything during lectures, think again...

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ACCT211
Feb 9, 2008

He's the best prof in SOM.After i took his class, i had a better sense of what the real world will be like. He teaches the real stuff, true he moves on very quickly and tests are fairly hard, but believe me if you read the text,WSJ, and PAY ATTENTION, you will be just fine and be appreciative by the end!

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ACCT375
Feb 29, 2008

Best prof I've ever had. Talks about what is going on in the real world and makes it easy for you to sound intelligent in interviews. His tests aren't that bad considering they are only t/f and he lets you bring a cheat-sheet... like i said, best prof in Bing

2.0
2.0
ACCT211
May 27, 2008

Easy class if you keep up with the homework. Keep in mind Kamlet is very biased about politics and is hard to negotiate with. When it comes to teaching, I learned all the matieral from the book, not his lectures...he thinks he knows what he's talking about when it makes no sense to the students (or at least that's how I felt)

5.0
2.0
ACCT211
Oct 31, 2008

He teaches you more about current events than about accounting, but he gives you a glimpse into a day in the real business world. Extremely honest and clear about expectations and a wonderful person.

5.0
1.0
MANAG150
Nov 6, 2008

Had him for Business Ethics. He is a true scholar and a gentleman. If you want an easy A while learning everything about business ethics, he is the man to see.

3.0
2.0
ACCT211
Dec 3, 2008

i never learned anything in class. class is a waste of time if you can just read the textbook (unless you care about talking about current events)

4.0
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ACCT211
Dec 12, 2008

Kamlet focuses mainly on current events. Homeworks are due once a week but since he barely teaches, you will end up being about 2 weeks ahead, which also means you have to teach yourself everything! I got a tutor which helped a lot. If you don't understand the information, you won't do well. Tests are pretty difficult

4.0
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ACCT211
Dec 14, 2008

He is a good teacher in the sense that you will learn a lot about current events. He really teaches little material about accounting in class. You will definitely have to read the textbook on your own to learn the material. Going to discussion helps too IF you get a good TA. Tests only get harder. i enjoyed it bc it is my major

2.0
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ACCT211
Dec 16, 2008

He does not teach Accounting in the class!! You learn current events in his class, in order to learn the material. You must study the book and ask your TA for help. Not a bad class to take, but overall too much bs from Kamlet. Don't really like the guy. Got an A- in the end.

3.0
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ACCT211
Dec 19, 2008

Kamlet is a strange but nice guy. Class is not bad as long as you read and understand the text. Make sure you go to discussion and do the hw's. Tests get harder, though the 3rd wasn't as bad as everyone expected. Got an A in the class, but that is only cause I did Xact, which you should definitely do if it's an option and you want to get an A

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ACCT211
Dec 21, 2008

This class is very non traditional. Kamlet will talk about politics for half the class and then zip through the slides for the second half. Very difficult to learn topic. Rely on TAs and the textbook. No concrete syllabus. Tests are sprung on the class randomly and are tricky. Has obvious favorites in the class (those in PwC). Does not answer ?'s.

3.0
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ACT211
Apr 22, 2009

Kamlet is very smart and you can tell he knows a lot about life but he does not teach the material, count on your TA and textbook and he believes making things tricky and difficult is a way for you to become a stronger individual so he's not as "fair" in his teaching methods as most people would like him to be.

2.0
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ACCT211
Apr 22, 2009

Kamlet is good and knowledgeable as a person and an accountant but terrible at teaching the material in the book. He always talks about 'work as if you're going to get a promotion this and that' 'sit in this class as if your promotion depended on it'

3.0
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ACCT211
Apr 22, 2009

Aplia was the homework and it was the worse website ever. Everybody had problems and it made doing homework (due 11pm on Friday) and when you ask questions about the homework because he didn't go over it in class, he doesnt give you straight answers. too bad you have to take this class with him otherwise i would not choose this class again.

1.0
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ACCT576
Apr 26, 2009

One of the worst professors I've ever had. Kamlet does not teach in this class. Literally. He has people answer the homework questions every time we have class and it takes an hour and a half. He's never bothered to teach the material himself. We are not allowed to print powerpoints for the test even though tests are open book.

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ACCT576
May 6, 2009

he is a horrible teacher and extremely lazy. i took 476 with him a few years ago, and at least he taught that while giving you his political beliefs...but now he does not teach AT ALL!! has students present hw, which you cannot learn from to fully understand material. was awful experience, and tests are hard even tho open book.

2.0
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ACCT211
May 12, 2009

Such a bad teacher. He did not teach at all in class (he showed a ppt that had the same info as the txtbk and discussed current events). He is really stingy when it comes to getting help. The HW tool he used (aplia) was so bad. He puts pressure on non acct majors to do acct (don't do it, anything he says is a lie). A lot of self teaching is needed.

5.0
2.0
ACCT211
Jun 3, 2009

Understanding.. sees improvement.. but you definitely have to read the book... and do all the homework.. STRONG RECOMMEND READING THE BOOK

4.0
4.0
ACCT211
Aug 28, 2009

He spends a lot of time reviewing current events which is great information for the business world, but not for exams. Depend on your homework, TEXTBOOK, and use the TAs as often as you can to help clarify the information. Don't take the information learned in class to heart; he just reiterates the textbook. His exams are pretty straightforward. :

2.0
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ACCT211
Oct 22, 2009

Don't bother showing up to class. If you can teach yourself from the textbook (do the HW), you'll be fine. After the first exam, I realized his lectures were useless and skipped every single one (unless we had to hand something in) and still managed to pull an A. DO NOT GO TO CLASS

3.0
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ACCT476
Nov 5, 2009

While Kamlet knows his material, he generally has an elitist attitude towards the general (non-PwC Honors) students. His obvious superiority complex really takes a lot away from his class. I'm sure I would have enjoyed it much more if he had treated everyone with respect. I'd stay away from his class if you'er not a PWC scholar.

2.0
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ACCT211
Dec 4, 2009

Avoid his class if you can. He does not teach in class and expects you to self teach yourself from the book on your own time. He's extremely rude and sarcastic when his students ask legitimate questions.He also has no regard for his students in terms of their time and effort- he assigns hw at the last minute and in ridiculous amounts. HE IS A JERK!

5.0
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ACCT211
Dec 10, 2009

Kamlet is very nice and approachable. He really wants us to do well. Perhaps people hate him for his teaching style, but I really liked it. In a way, forcing ourselves to learn and not spoon-feeding us is making us independent. His lecture was also interesting. It's not hard to get an A; all you have to do is try. A very valuable learning experience.

2.0
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ACCT211
Dec 15, 2009

so bad. never teach accounting in lectures.but leave us some slides with his voice.and he may change the exam format on the exam day morning

3.0
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ACCT476
Dec 20, 2009

My 3rd class with Kamlet. He still doesn't teach much. But the class is pretty painless. Twice a week for an hour. Each class one group presents h.w. Two open book True/False tests are all you are graded on (besides the presentations). Tests are hard but there is a curve. Overall, this class is neither terrible, but not an easy A.

3.0
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ACCT211
Apr 14, 2010

Don't go to class, it's a waste of time. TA's are VERY helpful though. I studied on my own, never did the Aplia homework and forgot to hand in one assignment but still got an A- because I got A's on the tests. The tests are easy if you can understand the textbook.

2.0
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ACCT576
Jul 6, 2010

I took corporate tax with this prof. YOU should choose to take it with Mertens. I have no idea why Kamlet is still at BU. He's rude, demeaning, sarcastic, and, in general, poor. Before this semester, I'd never seen 15 people care enough to write comments when filling out teacher reviews. Apparently someone else is complaining too.

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ACCT211
Oct 31, 2010

Worst professor ever. he doesn't teach anything in class.

3.0
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ACCT211
Jan 8, 2011

id say you should go to class even if he doesn't teach much in class because there will be a 15 point current event question on the exam which you do not want to miss. study by reading the textbook and don't leave 4 chapters to study the week before the exam. tests aren't that hard if you study

2.0
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ACCT211
May 18, 2011

I liked the class at first - he made some good points, but they don't have anything to do with the class! I like learning in class and less from a book (Why would I go to class then?) but it was the wrong way to do it. He definitely favors the cadre of PwC/Scholars students who sit in the front, I guess the rest of us just aren't worth it his time.

4.0
2.0
ACCT211
Nov 1, 2011

i took it online during the summer and it was extremely easy

5.0
2.0
ACCT211
Dec 26, 2011

He's open about the course being a 'hybrid'- you do most of the technical learning on your own, and lecture is for learning current events and hearing from a number of acct firms. He's clearly a nice guy, if a bit quirky- definitely a good professor to know at Bing as this guy could actually get you a job one day. TAs were overall quite competent

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ACCT211
May 18, 2012

well--doesnt teach as most have said. you learn acct on your own (online connect book is self-explanatory tho and weekly hw are easy). you go to class to learn current events & network w speakers at times. TA boosts your grade! get better than avg and you will be ok (3 tests in total + random assignments)

4.0
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AACT573
Dec 5, 2012

This is my second course with P. Kamlet, and while he does a lot more teaching in this one, he requires you to do a lot of work outside the class. Homeworks take 2-3 hours and are due weekly, and the tests are no longer true/false but rather impossible long-answer problems. The worst part is he clearly plays favorites so you better home you're one.

2.0
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ACCT211
Apr 19, 2013

The rest of the reviews are pretty spot-on. He does not teach the material well in his lecture that is essential to understand the online homework. He arrives late everyday as well. Good guy, but one of those professors you will grow not to like because he makes the course more difficult than it should be.

3.0
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ACCT312
May 7, 2013

Very experienced as an auditor and practitioner thus he's very competent. Speaks fluid English (big plus in SOM) and really puts lecture material into perspective through current events and subsequent accounting procedures. Very unorthodox lecture but a "real world" teacher who opens your mind to things outside of the textbook. WELL worth taking.

2.0
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ACCT211
Aug 1, 2013

Don't get me wrong, this guy is definitely a smart guy and if you LOVE accounting, he's perfect. But if you are an open minded individual who may be interested in anything else maybe with exception to banking, good luck enjoying any parts of the course.

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ACCT211
Aug 18, 2013

Like most people have said, Kamlet is a nice guy outside ACCT211. I just didn't like this class because it is a difficult topic and he came off as unhelpful and sometimes condescending. Class was rigid and flat. Study hard, go to discussion sessions or office hours...(if you're not scared of him!) that's the only way you'll do well.

2.0
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ACT211
Aug 25, 2013

It's difficult to be satisfied with a course like this. Basically you have to teach yourself the textbook to have a chance at doing well on the tests. Pray for a good TA. I had David Iona Llenas and was an irresponsible, unhelpful and corrupt TA. Save yourself some headaches and take this course online ..

1.0
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ACCT211
Nov 4, 2013

OMG. He is the worst professor I have ever taken in Binghamton. He seems like a not funny talk show host. Not teach at all.

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ACCT211
Nov 15, 2013

The material isn't difficult to understand. It's the way he teaches the class. I didn't mind him bringing in guest speakers, although he could've spent more time teaching to be honest. I didn't mind the cellphone thing either. It was just him being so opinionated to the point where it got ridiculous.

3.0
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ACCT211
Jan 2, 2014

He was so bad. Like so bad. Class was okay. Exams were horrible. Grading is done in such an absurd way that no one understands. Did way above average on all three exams but somehow ended up with a B- in this class. I tried emailing him to ask if it was a mistake in the system but he refused to talk because it's apparently illegal to do so.

3.0
2.0
ACT211
Jan 10, 2014

This class was enjoyable for me. You will be successful if you read the textbook and do the assignments as they are assigned. I am an accounting major so being able to meet recruiters in class was very beneficial for me. Discussion sections were extremely helpful and overall I learned a lot about accounting in this class!

1.0
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211
Mar 30, 2014

He doesn't teach in his class. He spends the majority of class expressing HIS OPINION on articles he thinks are important, and neither allows students to have other opinions nor provides us with the information to form our own opinion. He has not provided one example of a balance sheet, income statement, or anything else in class.

2.0
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ACCT211
Apr 8, 2014

Terrible professor doesn't teach and exams are pretty tough overall. Would've enjoyed the class more if he taught in a different way!

1.0
5.0
ACCT211
Apr 14, 2014

The single worst professor in all of Binghamton. Avoid at all costs. His PowerPoints are error-laden and confusing and he makes no attempt to fix them, even though the PowerPoints are the only way to learn the content because all he does in lecture is spew out nonsense. Take it online.

1.0
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ACCT312
Apr 29, 2014

This professor was not good. He consistently discussed his political beliefs which go in the way of class. Does not teach one bit. Tests are on three chapters each. You have to memorize the content yourself and hope you do well on the hard tests.

1.0
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ACCOUNTING
Jul 23, 2014

This professor was extremely unclear throughout the course. He seems to take more pleasure listening to himself speaking rather than trying to teach students. Utterly disappointing performance from beginning to end. Do not take his class.

5.0
1.0
ACCT211
Grade: A
Nov 3, 2014

You must review his online lectures or you will not pass

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ACCT211
Dec 4, 2014

He is not even a professor. The class is basically self-taught. Had to learn everything by myself. Did "group work" in lectures. He also has a twitter account where he posts Wall Street Journal articles, and there will be a test question on it. His tests are only a few questions each. If you don't know how to do one, you are screwed. Good luck.

1.0
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ACCT211
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2014

This guy is a joke. Barely teaches, most of the stuff you'll learn by yourself. The class format is a mess, if there isn't a useless speaker or an inane lecture going on, you'll be doing half assed group work in a messy lecture hall setting. Terrible teacher. Makes us follow him on twitter. Do not respect this guy what soever.

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573
Dec 30, 2014

Huge disappointment. I went into his grad level tax class thinking I'd like to own a small tax office after an internship, and was left with a really bad taste in my mouth. No lectures in class, all online material. Intimidating, embarrasses students in class during impromptu presentations, impossible quizzes. Does not care about students.

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211
Feb 4, 2015

Tests are simple if you do the work yourself. Don't expect to learn textbook in class. Class time is meant for going over wall street journal articles and recent innovations in the accounting industry.

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573
Grade: A
Mar 20, 2015

I thought he was an expert in tax as he was arrogant and made us feel he was always right until I asked him some details on the textbook. He was not able to answer the question. You would get an A if you much more harder than you should if with another instructor. Good luck because you have to take 573.

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ACCT211
Mar 20, 2015

Lectures won't help. Professor himself won't be helpful either. Sometimes gives out pop quiz that you have no idea when you have learned it. Be prepare to read the textbook yourself. The easiest way to get a good grade in this class is to make your TA like you, which won't happen to most of you guys.

2.0
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ACCT211
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 24, 2015

Assignments weekly in class. Absolutely useless professor. My TA taught me everything. Keeps unnecessary strict atmosphere in class when he lectures on things that don't appear on the test. Unfortunately you can't avoid him if you are in SOM.

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ACC211
Jun 1, 2015

Kamlet certainly Could be better. He has some good things: he's a really nice and personable guy, he knows his stuff, and most importantly for his role in this class he has great connections which brings in good speakers from firms I aspire to work for. Negatives: he doesn't teach much lol. But you should be able to figure out 211 with ta help.

2.0
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ACCT211
Dec 7, 2015

He tries to make you want to be an accountant the whole time instead of actually teaching accounting.

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5.0
ACC211
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 9, 2015

Worst professor. Never teaches.

2.0
3.0
ACCT211
Dec 15, 2015

Kamlet is the most unhelpful professor I've had at Binghamton. He spends the entire class talking about why accounting is great but doesn't teach it and expects you to know all the information. There is no specific grading criteria so you'll never know how you're doing. He waits until 24 hours before a test to tell you vital information.

1.0
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ACCT211
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 16, 2015

Before taking the final, I will just comment here and say that Kamlet is the absolute WORST. Here's an email he sent to us the day before the final: "Your exam will consist of 7 problems, some needing numbers and some needing explanations and analysis. No Multiple choice." That basically sums up how helpful he is. Didn't learn anything!

1.0
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ACCT476
Mar 8, 2016

Worst professor I've ever had in my life. Avoid at all costs.

5.0
4.0
ACC211
Grade: B+
Apr 9, 2016

Amazing, clear, online lectures. Attendance isn't mandatory to actual lectures and those are vague anyway, but there have been pop quizes Be best friends with your TA

4.0
1.0
ACCT211
Grade: A
Apr 27, 2016

Professor Kamlet uses his TAs in order to teach the class. They're all extremely well trained in the subject matter and their help is vital to your success in the course. Weekly TA discussions are what best prepare you for the exams, and the lecture by Professor Kamlet informs you of secular topics going on in the business realm.

1.0
3.0
ACCT211
Apr 30, 2016

He will put a stronger emphasis on not using electronics in the class than actually teaching.

1.0
5.0
ACCT211
May 5, 2016

So annoying right of the bat. Unfortunately unavoidable. He made everything so much more difficult than it has to be.

3.0
4.0
ACCT211
Aug 29, 2016
Would take again

If you do all your assignments and review/redo them before exam, in addition to going to TA or tutoring regularly, you are definitely going to be fine.

4.0
4.0
ACCT211
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2016
Would take again

I actually enjoyed the class. It was a decent amount of work with the online homeworks and group projects but overall I learned A LOT! Sometimes he can go on tangents in class so they're not 100% necessary but TA discussion is so important. Good luck!

Respected
Clear grading criteria
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
2.0
ACC211
Grade: A
Jan 2, 2017
Would take again

Kamlet often spends half the lecture talking about unrelated things to accounting, but the course is pretty easy. 3 tests that reflect the material well. Go to discussion-that's where you will learn the most and how to do problems. Weekly homework that takes a while but it helps you learn. Group work is annoying but easy class overall.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
2.0
ACC211
Grade: A
May 19, 2017
Would take again

Enjoyable class and not too difficult. Tests are fair. If you work hard there is no reason you cannot get an A. TAs teach a lot of the more technical aspects of the course. Had relevant guest speakers fairly that were very interesting. Overall, a good class.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
ACC211
Grade: A
May 19, 2017
Would take again

Enjoyable class and not too difficult. Tests are fair. If you work hard there is no reason you cannot get an A. TAs teach a lot of the more technical aspects of the course. Had relevant guest speakers fairly often that were very interesting. Overall, a good class.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
1.0
4.0
ACCT211
Grade: B+
Jul 5, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Worst professor I've ever had. Spends entire lecture talking about personal opinions Doesn't care to teach the material at all during class, basically have to teach yourself. Reached out to him about a a grading error and he told me I was wasting my time, doesn't care about his students or his class. Hopefully have a good ta.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
4.0
ACC211
Grade: B+
Jul 5, 2017
Wouldn't take again

A complete fool. Expect at least one question on tests that have nothing to do with anything you've ever learned, even on the final. Doesn't care to actually teach.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
2.0
2.0
ACCT211
Grade: A
Nov 19, 2017
Would take again

If I had to describe kamlet in one word it would be pompous. He tries to get you to see the big picture of accounting and what you can do with your degree which is cool but he comes across as very unlikeable. tests are super easy. Discussions with your ta is where you'll learn the technical stuff. Hws are online

3.0
4.0
ACC211
Grade: B
Dec 13, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Does not go over any material in class. prepare to teach yourself with the textbook (not that hard) or learn from your TA's. weekly homework take about hour and a half. Makes the test night before and prepare for the most random multiple choice answer

EXTRA CREDIT
GROUP PROJECTS
Tests are tough
5.0
2.0
ACCT211
Grade: B+
Jan 26, 2018
Would take again

Professor Kamlet is a really cool guy! He says what he repeats in class, the speakers he brings in and the articles are all fair game to be included in tests and he isn't joking. He gave everyone the opportunity to gain half a letter grade by completing a case competition. But you kind of do teach yourself with the textbook.

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
2.0
4.0
ACC211
Grade: Not sure yet
May 4, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He won't teach you in class. All you get is an hour per week in discussion. The homework and textbook don't match the tests and that's what you have access to. He tells you to read the book but as someone who hasn't taken accounting before it'll only confuse you. Study group questions and material from TAs. Thankfully tests are graded generously.

Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
2.0
3.0
ACT211
May 12, 2018
Wouldn't take again

If you took accounting in high school, you'll do great in the class. If you have a good TA, you'll be fine. If not for either, you're in trouble. Kamlet's mission is to make you see the big picture of accounting. It's infuriating when you get the accounting questions right on a test, and then miss the random questions he puts on and get a B.

1.0
4.0
ACCT211
Grade: A-
May 14, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Doesn't actually teach accounting in lecture, so your TA basically teaches you everything you need to know

2.0
3.0
ACCT211
Grade: A-
Aug 29, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Almost all of his lectures are just him talking about the news and whatever he tweets. Some things from lectures that include guest speakers may be on the exam. The only way that you'll learn is by attending discussion and just reading and doing the homework yourself. Textbook access code is required so just buy that directly to save money

Get ready to read
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
GROUP PROJECTS
3.0
3.0
ACCT573
Oct 30, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He spends 20-30 mins each class rambling about politics before actually starting the lesson. Online hw access code was a waste of money for 5% of your grade. You need another reason not to go into tax? Take his class.

1.0
3.0
ACC211
Grade: Incomplete
Nov 4, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This guy will straight up find a way to spend an entire lecture talking about everything except for financial accounting. Truly breathtaking effort.

5.0
1.0
ACCT576
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 11, 2018
Would take again

Kamlet is the man! His lectures on tax are so beautiful, like Mozart's music. His lectures are like poetry, where it's just a wonderful experience witnessing his wit and his life lessons. He engages the class through group discussion, where he gives you points for just showing up. He's so funny and his exams are easy As. Take him. He's so cool!!!

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
1.0
4.0
ACCT211
Dec 6, 2018
Wouldn't take again

The most USELESS professor I've ever had, cross your fingers for a good TA and get ready to teach yourself the entire course.

3.0
3.0
ACCT211
Grade: A
Dec 27, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Professor Kamlet often likes to talk about news in class and leaves about 20 mins at most for lecture. Because of this, you rely on your discussion sessions and your own ability to self study to achieve a high grade in this class. Material isn't hard once you grasp it!

3.0
1.0
ACC211
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2019
Would take again

Don't get me wrong, Kamlet is the man! But he loves to go on rants in lecture and talk about anything on your mind, besides whats on the tests. The lectures are interesting but pointless, aside from a few definitions that might show up on a test. The TAs will teach you this class. Also, by the textbook because the online aspect helps for studying.

Respected
Inspirational
Group projects
3.0
3.0
ACCT211
Grade: A
May 14, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Lectures are useless. He talks about current events for the first 30 minutes then goes onto topics that are far behind what the TAs have taught us already, or far beyond. Pray for a good TA, because that's the only place you will learn accounting. Go to every discussion and take diligent notes and you'll do fine.

Group projects
Beware of pop quizzes
2.0
3.0
ACCT211
Aug 19, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Kamlet is a great man who knows what he's doing but doesn't prove his knowledge of the course itself in lectures. He goes off on tangents for 90% of class. The TA's teach you EVERYTHING. Become close to your TA because they determine your grade, not Kamlet. Also, all the homework is online and I would teach yourself the chapters before discussion.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Test heavy
4.0
4.0
ACCT312
Grade: A
May 2, 2020
Would take again

Kamlet doesn't really care how much you get on exams. He would like to give everyone As if you have been studying hard duirng the semester. He really likes to interact with the class by discussing recent news in WSJ. I think you can learn more pratical knowledge than technical knowledge in his class.

Respected
Accessible outside class
4.0
4.0
ACCT211
Grade: A-
Sep 16, 2020
Would take again

If you are Financial Econ major and have to take his class, make sure you read the lecture slides, they are the keys from the exam. If you are shy to talk to him in person, make sure you leave messages in discussion. If you did not attend much lecture, make sure you read his slides before the exams, do not watch videos come with ur online hw!!

Accessible outside class
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
3.0
ACCT211
Sep 29, 2020
Would take again

Kamlet is a really cool guy in that he tries to be enthusiastic and engaged. I think he does a good job at teaching and is very accommodating to students questions and concerns. No problems with him at all, great guy overall.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
1.0
3.0
ACC211
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Dec 10, 2020
Wouldn't take again

uses first 20min of every lecture to just rant about whatever he wants and its not related to the class. He is honestly rude and not understanding of any situation. Tests are pretty hard and are not even based AT ALL off of the homeworks or class stuff. Tests are random concepts and things he says and do not reflect your understanding of acct .

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
ACCT211
Grade: A
Jan 2, 2021
Would take again

I really liked Professor Kamlet. He does go on tangents but I always found them interesting and it's nice to have discussions in class rather than just straight lectures. The material isn't very difficult if you use the textbook and ask him questions. Use the discussion board!

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
2.0
4.0
ACCT211
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 15, 2021
Wouldn't take again

He is a nice guy and he means well, but omg his class is so poorly taught. He goes overly the concepts briefly and cannot stay on topic. The material is kind of hard to grasp because its not really fun material to start with. Do not try and take him and if you have to, stay on top of the homework and ask questions. He is good answering questions.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
2.0
3.0
ACCT211
Grade: A-
Jan 19, 2023

laziest professor at bing but curve goes hard (took during winter online)

5.0
2.0
ACCT311
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 5, 2023
Would take again

Professor Kamlet was the best, he would always tell stories in class. You will always be missed.

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Textbook Required

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