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Real Nice Guy Very Helpful and easy to understand. Take his class if you have the option.

Very strict but a very good teacher. Very helpful in class and outside of class.

really cool

This class isnt easy if you just study your homework and notes for the tests and have a fairly basic knowledge of economics and algebra. Awesome teacher and best one for accounting. Very interesting too. Take it.

I found his class to be easy...the notes were pretty much all I needed to pull almost perfect scores on every test -- and he does offer a few extra credit points and SUPER EASY points. Just show up for class.

His classes are interesting and overall I enjoy going to class b/c he teaches the material well, and does a good job relating to his students. Attendance is mandatory & hw is collected randomly. My only complaint is his exams; They are hard, and do not test you on accounting, only on how you can read and interpret his trick questions & riddles

very good

He's a good professor, he's just different. NEVER SKIP CLASS as your grade is 20% based on signing that little attendance sheet each day. If you listen in class, he will really clarify points that are confusing in the text. Homework is helpful too. Exams are not hard, but very tricky - read between the lines! His final exam was a cakewalk -

Fred is a tough teacher, but he knows what he's talking about. If you don't have an interest accounting, don't take it from him. You have to be motivated and you will want to work in order to get an A in his class. However, I could have gotten a B easily.

Had him for Acct231-NEAT professor and good guy, & I learned a LOT in his class. Good stories that help tie in concepts together. Attendance is mandatory & Homework is collected randomly, you always be on your toes! Tests arn't hard, just tricky, but the final was very basic and boosted everyone's grade. I'd a class from him again...

Fred is a tough teacher, but you will learn from his class. His grading is fair, and he is very helpful when in comes to answering questions and providing real life examples. Never thought accounting would be one of my favorite classes.

He's a great guy and a great teacher! He makes the class not so serious by telling random life stories that tie into what the material is. The tests are a little hard, but just make sure you do the extra problems in the packet. One of my favorite teachers!

Good guy that makes the information relevant to our every day lives in a manner we can easily understand. HAVE to go to class and apply yourself to get a good grade though. He will challenge you.

Great teacher! I learned a lot and enjoyed the material we learned. If you study as you go, you don't have to prepare for the tests much. If you don't, you'll be studying a lot to do well.

Had Fred for ABO. Attendance is mandatory, but that's how you learn. He covers a lot in class that you can't just get from the book. Typically has a story relating some concept to real-life. I wasn't very interested in Accounting before this class, now, I'm considering switching my major from Management to Accounting.

Fred Smith is the best professor I've ever had. That says alot especially since I'm a senior in Computer Information Systems. He's always punctual and organized. His class is one class I won't forget soon! Thanks Fred!

Very cool teacher, I enjoyed the class, tells great stories.

Good Guy, Challenging Class, but he is the best professor you can have for ACCT 231

Very very knowledgeable and makes all accounting concepts easy to learn. The guy knows his stuff!! If your willing to show up and learn it..

Great teacher. Notes are very straight forward and homework really prepares you for the exams. Gives great examples to explain the concepts. Going to class is a must, but he definitely does not waste your time. Also great at responding to emails

Great teacher! Don't be intimidated by how strict he seems during the first few weeks (I almost dropped out, this was my first business course), he is just setting you up for success in the class. You NEED to read and do the homework before class; I promise this is helpful. Attend class everyday! I really enjoyed this class.

Fred Smith is the best teacher I have had so far. He lays out exactly what he wants at the beginning of the semester and doesn't stray from it. His tests are difficult, but if you properly study, they're a breeze. He is very, very helpful in his office hours and brings a lot of real world experience. If you give a legitimate effort, you'll get an A

Fred is one of the best teachers I have had so far. I had absolutely no interest in accounting before I took this course and now I am considering majoring in it. He is so helpful and clear on what he wants. If you try in this class you'll be fine.

Smith is a great professor and keeps his lectures interesting and easy to comprehend. His exams are a bit complicated but if you make time to outside of class to study and really understand the material then you should do well on the exams. Overall it's an interesting and well worthy class to take from him!

Excelent teacher with tons of real world knowledge. Puts things in ways you can understand them and you learn things you'll ACTUALLY use.. unlike some courses. Very glad I took the class, I wouldnt take it with anyone else.

Excellent teacher! I learned a lot from him and he was very helpful in helping me understand the subject. He is very challenging, but you will be rewarded if you put the effort in to the homework. He made me enjoy the class so much that I almost considered switching my major to Accounting.

His expectations seem extreme at first, however, they are there for your benefit. He teaches the material in a way that enables you to understand and apply the material to problems. If you work hard and review the material you will get an A.

Clearly states his expectations for the course. Doesn't throw curveballs on tests. Easy to listen to, he really knows his stuff. If you put in the work, you'll do fine in his course.

Fred is an experienced and organized instructor who knows his stuff. His expectations are high but his intentions are to get students to understand and succeed. He puts so much content online that makes studying for the exam simple. I suggest Fred for ACCTG 231.

Great teacher. He says what he expects of you from the beginning. Don't think because of the high rating you will get an A though. You have to put in your own work and he makes that clear. If you do struggle however he is very helpful in his office hours. Use them wisely and you will get an A. Favorite teacher in college hands down. Very funny.

At first his methods of teaching seems confusing, but it makes it easier to learn. He expects quite a bit of time spent outside of class working on material and watching lectures. Very good at explaining complex ideas in a simple way, and allows plenty of class time for questions and group work on homework. Definitely the best ACCTG 231 choice.

Very difficult class. States in teaching philosophy that students are responsible for your own learning and that is 100% correct. Teaches on a broad basis but will test you on a very specific scale. Do not take this class online.

This is one of those teachers you remember for the rest of your life. At this point Im not sure if I passed the class or not but would gladly take it again. The quality of this class and his character are un matched at K State. He should be writtng books not teaching students like myself.

Accounting is super boring, but I didn't think the class was hard. I watched the lectures, and did the homework, but never read the book. If you understand the concepts and how to use them, you'll be fine on exams. I did very minimal studying before exams, and did great.

Fred's a great teacher and a great all around person. He knows what he is doing, and his teaching methods are exceptional. With that said, a decent amount of effort on your part is required. Tests can be challenging, but they're straight forward if you studied. Furthermore, Fred takes the time to get to know you, even in a large class. Choose Fred.

Fred is a good teacher, Listen to his online lectures and do your homework. His tests are hard but if you study you will do well in the class. Make sure you go. I really liked Fred, he likes to relate what he's teaching to real life which is nice.

Be aware that this is a FLIPPED CLASSROOM: 30 minutes of online videos, plus notes and assignments (another 1-2 hours each) 3 times a week (MWF); class time is spent covering homework in groups, which is not helpful if your team gets stuck. Fred is helpful, but frequently removes lecture resources, and will NOT return exams for review. Not good.

Great teacher, obviously cares about his students, always willing to help. This class was flipped, so we watched lectures online and had in class group projects. This worked well for me, being able to work problems with a group and rewatch lectures. Overall a challenging course, spent a lot of time with it, and I felt like I learned a lot.

He always wants to help you. There are optional tutoring times too!

Fred Smith does an excellent job of teaching basic ACC to beginners. If you put forth effort he will help and respect you regardless of how well or fast you learn ACC concepts. He's a pretty humble guy who cares about students. Note the class is flipped. You watch a video lecture at home, and come to class to do exercises with a group.

I really enjoyed Fred as a teacher and a person. He was extremely helpful and I loved the online lectures he posted. The way his class was set up was great for my learning style.

Fred doesn't take any BS. You get what you give in that class, and he can tell how much effort you put into it. This said, go into his office hours. Chat about accounting. Life. Anything. He wants you to succeed if you act like you want to succeed. The material is hard. Work for it, and he'll be there to help you.

I averaged a 76 on my test scores and I still received a D in the class. He gave me a 5/50 on "professionalism" which I'm pretty sure is supposed to relate to class attendance. I probably attended 80% of the classes. Why did I receive a 10% on professionalism? I don't know. Don't have Fred Smith as a teacher, or you will regret it.

VERY helpful and provides great feedback on homework. You have to go to class because their is daily attendance and homework. Don't fall behind on the online video notes.

Fred Smith is a fantastic professor. His class is straight forward and he cares about all of his students. Study hard though, his exams are tough

Really good teacher who actually cares about his students and makes an effort to get to know them. Tests are tough and a little unclear about what exactly will be tested but really enjoyed him as a teacher. Would recommend.

Tests are extremely hard, the final brought my grade from an A to a C.

Fred is awesome, I really liked his flipped classroom structure. No group projects in the usual sense, you work in the same groups in class everyday. I never read/bought the book, he has a course packet with everything you need.

Fred cares about his students, and genuinely wants to see them be successful. He is always willing to help students and has clear grading criteria. All of his lectures are online, meaning you have to spend 20-30 minutes a night watching them to be prepared for class the next day. Tests are tough, but manageable if you put in a lot of study hours.

If you just do your assigned work, you will absolutely love Fred. Fred is my favorite instructor. He has a great sense of humor, is very down to earth, and truly cares about his students. Yes, the tests are a little tough, but not if you study in advance. Make sure you go to class and do the assigned notes, otherwise your grade will suffer heavily.

Fred is possibly my favorite professor I have had at K-State. Normally, I dislike the "Inverted class" style, but Mr. Fred is living, breathing proof that it does work, and beautifully at that, if the professor actually tries. After taking this class, it will be painfully obvious who does it for the students, and who does it for themselves. 10/10.

Fred is an amazing teacher. He really cares about how you perform in his class. If you show that you want to succeed in his class, he will do his best to help you through it.

Good teacher, I like that he actually has experience in his field, he owns at least 1 business and is very respectable as a person.

Fred is a good teacher. The only reason I do not like this class is that Fred does a flipped classroom. We watch the lectures outside of class and do the homework in class together, I can not learn like that. Other than that, this class is hard but if you study enough you can do fine.

Be ready for Note Pulls! Get the Accountability Grading at the start of the semester!

Fred uses a flipped classroom. This is great, easy note taking outside of class for homework, and in class you work with your group on some problems each day. So you get 3 other classmates and Fred to help you when you get confused. Go to class, he takes attendance. Fred knows his stuff, and the flipped classroom makes the class way easier.

I absolutely loved this class. Fred Smith is my favorite professor I've had at K-State so far. He genuinely cares about his students, but his class isn't just an easy A. There is quite a bit of homework, but it really wasn't bad. I learned so much in this class. It was also a very enjoyable class to be in. I would definitely recommend Fred Smith!

Fred Smith is a great professor even though I didn't think so during the semester. I just took the final and I am pretty sure I failed or ended with a D in the class. It's not his fault I didn't apply myself or get help when I needed it. If you're not the type of person to put in the extra work take this class with someone else.

Fred is a great guy but very dry sense of humor like most accountants so non-accounting people don't like him. Inverted classroom so you work with group on "homework" problems during class and watch the next periods lecture videos for homework. The material is not that difficult but study for tests if accounting does not come naturally to you.

I took this class online over the summer. The lecture videos are good but sometimes you have to watch them again to get all the information. Good amount of homework but it helps you learn the material and some of the questions were on the tests. Goes well with FINAN 450 study if you don't understand accounting/finance. Buy the financial calculator.

Doesnt get any better then FRED!!

Fred is one of the best professors I've had so far. He uses a flipped classroom- you watch the lectures at home and do the homework in class- which I find a much better way to learn. He is funny and knows his stuff, and really wants you to do well. His class is test heavy (500/600 points)- study hard, go to class for attendance and you'll be fine.