3.9

Fernando Santamaria

Accounting - LaGuardia Community College

3.9
Quality
2.2
Difficulty
100%
Would Retake
88
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3.9
Quality
2.2
Difficulty
4.0
Helpful
3.9
Clarity

100%

Would Retake

88

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Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

He cares for his students as long as you care for the class

BTA112 - 3.0 rating

his teaching personally led me to direct employment

BTA111 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A+

56% confidence
Based on 2 grades
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A (1)
A+ (1)
Grade Distribution
A(2)B(0)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(0)
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A: 1
A+: 1
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Reviews (88)
5.0
1.0
BUSINESS
Nov 6, 2003

Excellent! An easy class!!

5.0
1.0
ACC1001
Feb 6, 2004

He is the best professor i ever had.

5.0
1.0
AMM101
Feb 23, 2004

He's the best! A cool guy!

4.0
1.0
ACC101
Jul 5, 2004

He is the man. You cool with him, no way you can fail the class. Cool dude

5.0
1.0
ACCCOUNTIN
Jul 14, 2004

he is a nice and easy teacher, i highly recommonded him if u want to take accounting. and the best part is u learn a lot from his story about life. very very good teacher and fair grader

5.0
1.0
ACCOUNTINGI
Nov 17, 2004

He is very cool professor,,,take him

5.0
1.0
AMA111
Nov 30, 2004

He is a very good professor. He makes it clear for you to understand the material. I recommend you take him for accounting 1

5.0
1.0
AMM111
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2004

everybody should take his accounting class.you will get a lot from him.he is really nice guy.

5.0
3.0
ACCOUNTINGII
Feb 9, 2005

He is the best professor I've had at this college. He is very clear when teaching the material. He makes it easier to understand. In addition he is the funniest teacher. He is hilarious. And he is not interested in making life hard for students.

5.0
1.0
ACCONUTINGAMA
Mar 2, 2005

He is a good professor worry about his students in class.students help one another and explain to the other, until they uderstand all his topic given. He does anything to get everyone atttention in class.In addition he is very comedian and give you good advismentfor you to accomplish you goal.

5.0
3.0
AMA111
Jun 1, 2005

Oh my god - he is the best professor ever. Very funny, keeps you interested in class. Very good teacher, very patient. I left class everyday with a belly ache from laughing so much

5.0
2.0
AMA111
Jun 1, 2005

he comes on harley davidson, never remembers your name knows U, awsome simply great the best,the next comedy central academy award winner for the best standup comedies,though he picks on everyone but so what he is AWSOME perfect accounting knowledge,fixed pattern 9 questions in exams, looks hard the first 3 days then u only laugh till stomach ache.

5.0
1.0
AMA111
Jun 1, 2005

i wish i was his friend in his teenage days, guys and gals take him before the whole school takes him and u cant even over tally the class...2 thumbs and infact make it rest of the fingers up for him...he goes like ..say ASSET say LIABILITY, im gonna shoot u, hellooo hellooo, cococococontra asset,BRUMILDA the petty cashier..and many more..take him.

5.0
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ACC101
Jun 4, 2005

He is an exellent professor. He cares for his students. He is funny and made me laugh in class. He has an exellent way of explaining things that you won't forget even after you graduate. I suggest that you take him. He might at times make fun of you when you answer him incorrectly but he only does it to help you learn.

5.0
1.0
AMA111
Jun 7, 2005

He is a great teacher and he comes from the heart. All he wants is for his students to learn. His style is unique;however great.His class is a real challenge and I'm really glad I had the opportunity to take it.Even when I don't have his class, I hear his lessons echoing in my brain.It was a pleasure....

4.0
2.0
AMA101
Jun 12, 2005

He is cool and explains well. highly recommended for new students in accounting.

5.0
1.0
AMA201
Oct 7, 2005

This is a military accounting class. Make sure you SOUND OFF when he calls you! Too bad he doesn't act like a Drill Instructor. The class is based on analysis of current finacial statements and accounting world of today. In the end, you will get a good laugh out of him because he sounds like a girl when he yells extremely loud.

5.0
3.0
AMA111
Oct 8, 2005

this professor has good teaching skills. He makes the classes fun and the time flies.

3.0
5.0
AMA201
Dec 14, 2005

For those who like to be yelled at when your being taught, this class is for you. Make sure you have your eyes on him at all times or he will call you out, even if your busy writing notes.

5.0
3.0
AMA111
Dec 15, 2005

OWH GOSH YEAHH THOSE COMMENTS WERE good to be true.When i had his class i was like in a military class.But thanks to him tho.he makes Accounting as easy as hell.Ask u wat grade u want at the end of the final.BTW he graduated from NYU and Columbia.Wow he taughtin China.He dressed just jeans and sweater or even thirt but his knowledge UNBELIEVABLE

5.0
1.0
ACCOUNTING1
Dec 16, 2005

He has the best of knowledge in accounting and the best of natural humors as well. Highly recommended. Makes student repeat each words and that makes you feel like in kindergarten. I would have had another class with him if not gruduated. Makes accounting very easy to learn and most importantly makes you understand the concept much logically.

5.0
2.0
AMA111
Dec 18, 2005

He is a very unique professor,He taught us like 'we are in K.G. He wants all student to concentrate on his teaching.If you don't you are in trouble.for final exam,it was too easy you only need to study 9 problems,if you mastered it you will definately get 'A'.Highly recommand,He makes accounting easy to understand.There is no one like him in LGA.

5.0
1.0
AMA101
Dec 28, 2005

EXCELLENT and unique in his way of teaching, he loves what he does.Very interesting and helpfull. If you dont understand just ask he will help you. NEVER forget your book. And NEVER DROP your book on the floor or he would jump on you. lol just take his class is a comedy show while you learn

1.0
4.0
AMA201
Jan 10, 2006

I just hate a professor that does not teach, so I was very unhappy with him. Everything that I learned I did on my own at home, so attending the class was just a waste of time. I do not recomend him to anyone.

5.0
1.0
AMA111
Mar 27, 2006

HE"S FUNNYY...UNDERSTANDABLE...He gives examples very clearly and treat us like students in the K.G seriuoulsy but it was helpful tho...He even graduated from Columbia Univ and NYU...U GUYS BETTER TAKE HIM...

5.0
2.0
AMA111
Jun 28, 2006

This professor is hilarious when he makes jokes and especially when he is playing the comedian. He is a very good teacher. Very helpful and understanding. Hot Colombiano!

1.0
5.0
AMA201
Dec 22, 2006

He never teach in the class. he just comes and leave. he has so many days off. he never take attendence

5.0
1.0
ACCT0040
Dec 22, 2006

This professor helps you learn how to help your self. By taking real situations that happen in the world today and implementing it in the classroom. Also by showing us different accounting practices used in differnt industries.

5.0
1.0
AMA111
Jun 19, 2007

Excellent Professor. Extremely Funny.You will have stomach ache from non stop laughing.He knows how to make a boring class to an intersting one.He Barely uses the text book,rately gives you any quizzes or homework. Follow his class,recite and repeat after him over and over and he will give you hints for the final exam(What final?.You'll ace an "A".

5.0
1.0
AMA111
Jun 20, 2007

Amazing, simply amazing professor. Time will fly in his class. You will laugh out of your chair. You should get an "A" if you follow his class lecture and take his notes.

5.0
1.0
AMA111
Sep 12, 2007

extremely cooooool. I love him. He's the best.

4.0
2.0
AMA201
Jun 10, 2008

I like his teaching style. I do appreciate that he thaught me how to read a real Financial Statemenet. Now I feel that I am a real accountant. He tells you at the beginnig of the semester that he knows who is a good student. and you can prove it when you talk about Financial statement. it's not just memorizing terminologies, it is understand it!i

1.0
5.0
ACCT111
Jul 29, 2008

stay away you will be wasting your time

4.0
4.0
AMA100
Oct 24, 2008

kind of psycho,but funny.uses real life examples and explains very clearly.not as good as goodman but better than all others,tough guy,likes to make fun on everyone.

2.0
2.0
AMM101
Nov 21, 2008

Clown, weird but effective teaching method.

2.0
2.0
ACCT101
Dec 20, 2008

He's like an annoying 6am alarm clock which you can't turn off. His approach is non-stop rambling. Don't have respect for students, likes to mock people. I had a headache after his every other class.

1.0
5.0
ACT101
Mar 2, 2009

bad teacher

2.0
3.0
AMA101
Mar 10, 2009

Passed his class w.o doing much =/

1.0
1.0
ACCT101
May 18, 2009

worst professor, can't understand what he is saying. Class room to noisy.give me a w/o when i did not even miss one class

5.0
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AMA111
Jun 7, 2009

profesor santamaria is a very good accountng teacher. his explanations are good, clear and understandable... he just like people to pay attention when hi is talking. he also likes to jocke around

5.0
3.0
AMA101
Jun 11, 2009

I took accounting b4 and dropped it with another teacher that did NOT explain nothing in the class. I enjoyed Santamaria's class. He is funny but the final is a HARD. but if he likes you he will ask you what u deserve in the class. so :) its all good

5.0
2.0
AMM102
Jun 18, 2009

He is the best professor I´ve had in College. You wont stop laughing and you will learn very easy. Funny class from this guy from Colombia. Recomended

2.0
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ACT201
Jul 2, 2009

people run go somewhere else for accounting no gain in this class only pain waste waste .............

1.0
5.0
ACCT202
Jul 21, 2009

professor i think you should leave the school you really don't like teaching you come in late you leave early accounting was never your major you told us your major was finance so why waste time trying to teach intermediate accounting when you cannot. please its really very unfair for us students thank you......................................

5.0
1.0
AMA111
Aug 24, 2009

Professor Santamaria; an asset to the Business and Technology Department, applies a unique method for teaching the basics of accounting. His strident voice--mixed with humor and life-experiences--makes his classroom animated. You will have an understanding, and demonstrate recording financial information by following his easy instructions.

4.0
3.0
AMM101
Sep 10, 2009

Great teacher, unique style. I loved his class!!!

1.0
5.0
ACT201
Oct 11, 2009

guyz....i took him for acct 201...lemme tell u something.....he is the worst...most arrogant professor i have ever taken in my entire academic carrer....im 25 and i have taken some bad professors....but trust me...he is the worst of all ever. i have never gotten less than a A- in any accounting class....he gave me a b- and i regret taking him.

1.0
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BAT111
Oct 27, 2009

to be honest, he is the laziest person i have met with. be the way he always complaint about the student attitude and he is selfish

4.0
3.0
ACCT101
Nov 12, 2009

Hes actually very nice and funny as hell. Just you need to make sure to buckle down and study cause he LOVES to give mini quizzes.

3.0
3.0
BTA201
Apr 30, 2010

He is a nice profssor who tries to help students. However, he spent so much time for that annual report analysis. If you want to understand accounting concept clearly, he won't be a best choice.

5.0
3.0
BTA201
Jun 10, 2010

At first, I did NOT like him at all cause all he dose was just yelling!! after while, i realized he was actually helpful and considerable pro, the way he teaches is very different from other professors, but you would find him very interesting and very funny. I will miss his jokes!

5.0
3.0
BTA0000
Jun 11, 2010

Going to miss him. A really helpful teacher. Annoying at first lol but did help me a lot and gave me great advice.

5.0
1.0
BTM101
Jun 13, 2010

HE IS REALLY A NICE PROFESSOR. I LEARNED MANY IMPORTANT THINGS FROM HIM. IF U WANT TO UNDERSTAND ACCOUNTING THEN U SHOOULD HIS CLASS.

5.0
1.0
ACCBTA1
Jul 26, 2010

HE IS THE BEST PROFESSOR I HAVE HAD...

5.0
1.0
ACCTBTA1
Jul 26, 2010

He is one of the best proff i have ever had... He is nice and funny... In the beginning i was scared of him when he was yelling at us.. i like the way he teachs... you can lean many different things from him..i am gonna miss his class...he is very kind .. his class is not that hard...RECOMMEND...YOU WILL ENJOY HIS CLASS...

5.0
1.0
ACCTACCT
Aug 12, 2010

He is one of the best prof i have ever had in Lagcc... I wish every prof like him..if u want to raise your GPA plz take with him...you can learn many things from him...He is very funny ...nice..

3.0
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BTA201
Aug 27, 2010

You will really learn sth if you take his classes.You are studying in college, rather than high school; you have to think about what you really want to learn,or just playing. I like his anuual report analysis. That was a wonderful college work.

5.0
2.0
BTA201
Mar 6, 2011

He is very unique guy, but one of the best prof I ever had. I learned a lot thru Annual report project. Very thoughtful. RECOMMEND

4.0
3.0
ACCT5012
Jun 14, 2011

Prof. is zany, strict and sometimes comes off a bit pushy. But in time you'll see his uniqueness is whats going to help you learn. There is a method to his madness, follow it and you'll be fine.

5.0
1.0
BTA111
Jun 21, 2011

Very good professor!!

5.0
2.0
BTA0013
Oct 22, 2011

this professor is a very nice i would say is the BEST. he knows what he needs to teach. its very easy to get A IN his class. i wish i can take his class again..

4.0
2.0
BTA111
Nov 14, 2011

this professor is definitely coo-coo for coco puffs, but a great teacher non the less, he knows what to teach and how to teach it, only thing is that he should go over things more often.

3.0
3.0
BTA111
Nov 14, 2011

This class would be better if he screamed less. It is very hard to concentrate when all he does is make you repeat things over and over while he is screaming.

5.0
1.0
BTA111
Dec 3, 2011

He is my favorite professor.I've been looking for him and now I'm very happy that I got a chance to learn more from him.He is the best professor in this world. Though I studied accounting before, he cleared my vague views and he is just BEST. he is a knowledgeable person. You will enjoy learning accounting with him and will never get bored.PROMISE.

5.0
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BTA111
Dec 15, 2011

Professor Santamaria is an excellent accounting professor. He might scream here and there but I think this is a good strategy to keep us awake. It is very hard to attend school on Saturdays. I strongly believe that if it wasn?t for his jokes and energy, it would be very hard to make it throughout the day. Thank you Professor for all your help!

5.0
1.0
ACCT1
Jan 18, 2012

He is one of the Best Professors LaGuardia has...Very Helpful and very easy to understand. -this comes from a student who hates accounting...Got an A on the class bc he is soooo Good in explaining.Highly recommended!

5.0
2.0
BTA112
Feb 19, 2012

prof. Santamaria is an excellent accounting professor. He might scream here and there but it keeps u awake. his tests are fare and you learn alot in his class. he is one of the best profesors in laguardia. his method of teaching is somewhat unorthodox but very affective. i def recommend his class. you will learn alot about every day life as well.

5.0
1.0
BTA201
Apr 4, 2012

he is been helpful for all his students...

5.0
2.0
ACCT101
May 22, 2012

The Best Professor at laguardia by far. He is very helpful with any questions, goes over all the homework and if you do all your homework the exam is questions that you have already worked on previously and understood if you paid attention.

2.0
3.0
BTA201
May 24, 2012

First of all I enjoyed all my accounting classes before that one. If you want to hear screaming all the time take his class. If you really want to learn, think twice before you register.

5.0
3.0
BTA111
Jun 12, 2012

He screams every class but you learn by his authoritarian teaching. He consistently reviews during each class and two classes prior to final.Quizzes are in class and from material taught.Take good notes (or great pictures of the whiteboard).This will help keep notes in order and assist in your final.Listen attentively (he gives clues for final).

5.0
1.0
BTA2
Jun 14, 2012

He is the best. It is not just and accounting class. In this class you will know about the future. He really wants all students to do good that's why he screams even in this age. If he didn't care then he could've just come in class and give assignments. But he explains each and every component.

5.0
2.0
BTA111
Jul 19, 2012

Amazing form of instructing. Its complicated material made simple and comprehensive. What you did not know, you will when you walk out the door. Swell professor and his great charisma makes sure you don't fall asleep in class. Trust me... TAKE IT!!!

5.0
1.0
BTA112
Aug 21, 2012

Great professor! Attend each class, review each lecture and you shall earn your A. Professor promotes group participation to enhance your understanding of material taught. Although he screams, he wants you to grasp the material taught. So do not be afraid to ask him questions. Most important of all : do NOT disrespect him (lateness, sleeping, etc)

4.0
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BTA111
Aug 31, 2012

This man is the best accounting professor ever. I love his speeches and the way he teaches. God bless him and I thank him for everything I have learned in his class and in reality, truly the real McCoy. :)

5.0
1.0
BTA1111
Nov 15, 2012

Honestly this professor , is good , he does whats need , he's easy going , and he would help you with whatever you need. I recommend him ! He's really nice and he could teach , I dont care what others say , I aint a nerd , but he does what he's suppose to do. I recommend him!

5.0
1.0
BTA111
Dec 19, 2012

I would qualify him to the group of the best professors.He is understanding and learn with emphasize on essential things. The most important thins is that in his class you learn how to work with groups. He likes cooperation between students, it seems to be fair to everyone. I recommend him without hesitation.

3.0
1.0
BTAFALL
Dec 21, 2012

VERY GOOD PROFESSOR

3.0
2.0
BTA112
Feb 1, 2013

He is a nice and easy-going professor and funny as hell. Just show up in class on time and that's it! But if you really want to learn something and I mean REALLY, think twice before you register. And I regret taking his class since my major is accounting and I didn't learn a damn thing!

2.0
2.0
BTA201
Mar 21, 2013

He means well, but he's not a good teacher for this class. He likes connecting accounting to the "real world," but he does too much of that and not enough actually covering how to do the accounting, like cash flows and time value of money. He uses the same examples over and over again, and doesn't know how to explain the concepts.

2.0
3.0
BTA201
Mar 23, 2013

He's a nice person in general, but when it comes to teaching and learning accounting, he doesn't really do a good job

2.0
5.0
ACT101
May 30, 2013

Do not take him if your major is Accounting. You will not learn anything! He could be a great teacher because he knows the material. However, he comes to class with a terrible attitute. He came late a few times and left early, and very angry and yelled at students for no reason. He can't teach anymore, unfortunately. Stay away!

4.0
1.0
BTA101
Jun 17, 2013

The real McCoy. Fist of all , he will yelled and screamed at you but he means no harm. He is a very funny guy, matter of fact this dude should be a stand up comedian. If your major is accounting I would not recommended him because he goes at a very fast pace, but if you just need this class , please take him. I miss this class so much!

1.0
1.0
BTA201
Dec 13, 2013

He is funny and an easy A, but not a good professor, I did not learn a thing from him. He talks a lot , screams a lot, leaves early and sometimes does not even show up for class. He has teachers pets which he treats better then all the other students and since they are his pets they don't have to do the work because they automatically get A's

5.0
2.0
BTA111
Jan 22, 2014

GREAT teacher. A unorthodox way of teaching, very comical and applies accounting to real world scenarios to help you understand and grasp the concept. his teaching personally led me to direct employment. i strongly recommend him. HELLO, HELLO, HELLO :-D

4.0
2.0
BTA111
Feb 4, 2014

Great Professor help students. I took Accounting I and I really enjoyed his class.

3.0
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BTA112
Feb 26, 2014

Santamaria is misunderstood, he mkows what he is talking about is very smart and has a lot of knowledge, he just rushes his lessons bc he wants you to learn it all. He cares for his students as long as you care for the class. No exams only group quizes, its an easy passing grade as long as you place effort.

5.0
3.0
ACCOUNTINGII
Grade: A+
Aug 24, 2023
Would take again

Very good professor. I love his teaching style

Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

56% confidence
Based on 2 grades
Most common grades:
A (1)
A+ (1)
Grade Distribution
A(2)B(0)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 2 reported grades
A: 1
A+: 1
Rating Trend

Stable

+0.17 avg change
May
Jun
Dec
Jan
Feb
Aug
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

BUSINESS

5.0

(1)

ACC1001

5.0

(1)

ACCCOUNTIN

5.0

(1)

ACCOUNTINGI

5.0

(1)

AMA111

5.0

(15)
+32 more courses
Difficulty by Course

ACCT111

5.0

ACT101

5.0

ACCT202

5.0

BAT111

5.0

ACT201

4.5

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