Required class for MSM in RMI. Ins Acct difficult for non-business undergrad, but professor does a lot to try and help you succeed.

Very Hard class no matter what teacher you take, but, he's the eaiest of them. Do all the quizes, come to every class and do the assigned work and you'll pass, but still hate yourself for choosing accounting as a major.

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amazing teacher. I highly recommend!

Awesome teacher! Take him!!

I have had Paterson for Tax I & II and got an A in Tax I. Tax II is a lot more challenging though. Paterson is the BEST teacher, but IF YOU DON'T HAVE TO TAKE TAX II, DON'T! A lot of us took it as an elect thinking it would be good for the CPA but Tax I covers 90% of what you'll need. Everyone is ending up with low B's and C's in an ACG elective.

One of the nicest professors in the COB. Will take time out of his day to help you out if you need it. Yes, tests require studying. welcome to grad school.

It was my second time taking the class, & since Pierno didn't work out, I figured learning online would be better. It was! The professor was very insightful, & the review questions, and slides, helped out a lot. Take advantage of office hours when you get the chance, and go over the homework and quizzes as well. It's not easy, but not impossible.

I highly recommend taking this class online. Accounting is a tough class but Paterson is there for you, as long as you put in work & effort. Just do his quizzes & HW & you'll be fine & don't study 2 nights before exams. Best part of this class is that you can do quizzes repitively to prepare for exams!

I would highly recommend taking financial accounting with him, he is very clear and really wants his students to succeed. Whenever you have a problem go to his office hours hes super helpful and wants to make sure you understand the material. Always do the end of chapter textbook problems if you can do them you will get an A on every test.

I took this class in 13 weeks during the summer semester. I was skeptical about taking an online class, especially one notorious for being a tough class. 12 chapters are covered and he posts a really good video lecture for each chapter. If you put time and effort into this class you should be okay. It is a hard class but I definitely recommend him.

I took this class in the Fall (2015). Great profeesor who goes over & beyond to ensure his students do well on the exams. Highly recommend. I studied solely from textbook (couldn't stay awake listening to his lectures) and did the homework problems over and over again. Made an A.

Missed my final and he allowed me to retake it. Good hearted guy and cares about student success. Just be real and do the homeworks till you get 100 and you'll do great.

4 midterm exams and 1 cumulative final, 10 very easy discussion board posts and 10 chapter quizzes. You're able to retake the chapter quizzes until you get a 100. I got an A in the course by studying & retaking the chapter quizzes like 5 times each. Some test questions come directly from those chapter quizzes

Took this class online for spring semester, it was challenging the entire time and I spent a lot of time studying and doing the homework in preparation for the tests. 5 Tests but lowest one is dropped. There is no extra credit but he does put a slight curve on the tests. Homework takes a long time so don't save it for the last minute. Read the book

Definitely take online! Even if you take it in person you'll have to watch the online lectures or read the book to understand the material. He's a good guy. He's the best option for this class because he curves every exam and lets you drop one exam (final can be dropped). Textbook is mandatory and cheap on Amazon. QUIZZES ARE THE BEST WAY TO STUDY!

Patterson is such a nice teacher who really cares about his students. Monday and Wednesday lectures are useless, but Friday lectures really helped. This class is really difficult & takes self motivation (hey, its college). It is completely clear what he expects from you, so he doesn't throw any curve balls. GO TO PASS SESSIONS they are life savers!

This is a difficult class, but Patterson does everything he can to help his students. He tells you exactly what you need to do to pass. His tests, while difficult, are straightforward and not designed to trick you. Don't let yourself fall behind! Study every week and use the weekly quizzes to judge what you need to review from the chapter.

If you buy the book and practice at least 3 hours a week, you can skip every lecture (helpful if you dont like waking up early) and get an A. Patterson is very helpful when it comes to grading. He wants you to not only pass but to excel.

Great Professor! Weekly quizzes. You are able to take them until you get a 100. If you watch the lecture and take the quizzes multiple times you should be able to get A's on exams. There are 4 exams and a final, but the final can replace all low exam grades. Final is cumulative. Exams are from the quizzes so take them multiple times.

I am taking this course online. This class makes you work for your grade but is a weed-out class for this major. He lets you retake quizzes until you get the score you want and replaces your lowest test grade with the final if you do good on it. If you want an easy course take it at TCC because you need to work for your grade in this class

Don't know why this class is rated so bad, just make sure you do all the quizzes and know them like the back of your hand because the tests are the exact same questions with different numbers in them so nothing will surprise you on the exams. You are going to have to put in a lot of time because there's a lot of material, an A is very achievable.

Patterson is very knowledgable on accounting but some lectures get boring or he goes on a tangent. Other than that he is a solid teacher who effectively teaches the class. Weekly quizzes are online and add up to a test grade at the end of the semester. Other than that there are 3 tests throughout the year and a final, which can change previous test

Patterson gives you all the tools to be successful, you just have to work for it. I was able to get a 97 in this course by doing his lectures and studying the quizzes over and over again. People say he is a bad teacher because they do not want to put in the effort to learn. It's time consuming, but Patterson does a great job presenting material.

USE PATTERSON'S NOTE PACKET! Despite "Skoolers being the best, and Patterson's vid lectures are irrelevant," I got a great grade w/o it. Putting in the effort you need to take detailed notes and understanding what he's saying in lectures is key. You'll do great if you put in the time from Week 1; going through the motions won't cut it. Good luck!!

Very hard class, but Patterson structures it so that you can succeed if you work for it. Do all you can to get 100s on the graded quizzes and study hard for the tests. Theres tons of material and some concepts take time to understand, but Patterson does try to help you and isnt out to fail you. DO THE UNGRADED QUIZZES A BILLION TIMES BEFORE TESTS

The people who are giving him low rating are the ones who didnt put any time into studying.. i can tell you that right now. He isnt the best at teaching but the way his class is structured is amazing. he provides his students with practice quizzes and as long as you do them you will do good on the exams. when it comes to acg u just have to practi

If you follow the Target Packet with his lectures you'll be able to pass the class, the lectures are pretty boring but short and informative, if not get Skoolers. Use the ungraded quizzes from the chapters to prepare for the exams and you'll pass because the questions are pretty much the same format just different numbers.

This class was much easier than I expected. I didn't get skoolers and passed with a 98. If you watch his videos explaining each chapter and practice the ungraded quizzes repeatedly you will do just fine. Don't bother spending too much time on the exercises or overview videos. He drops one test grade & gives extra credit. Easy A just put in effort.

The class isn't as bad as people make it out to be. Buy the note package Patterson recommends at the beginning of the semester and take notes along margin during class. I ended with an 86% in the class without paying for Skoolers. Just retake the practice quizzes over and over again. They contain questions in the same word bank as the actual exams

It is a weed-out class, plain and simple. Patterson is a competent professor and knows his stuff. As of time of writing, ones grade is determined by homework, three exams, and a final. Practice quizzes (and a practice exam for the final) pull from the same test bank as the real things. Do your time and you will do well. DO NOT PROCRASTINATE.

The video lectures could be a little better but the quizzes and exams are very easy. As long as you put in a couple hours a week you will get a good grade

He explains the material very well with great detail. The course is graded by very things which is 75% tests and homework consisting of 25% of the cumulative grade. He provides a decent amount of extra credit for the tests and makes it very easy to study as the quizzes are the same as the test. Overall a great teacher.

Not that bad of a class. 3 homework assignments a week and 4 exams all semester. Get skoolers and youll get an A. Spam his practice exam before each exam and with skoolers theres no way you dont get at least a B.

I was worried going into this class based on his previous reviews, but honestly Professor Patterson was a competent, caring teacher. I've had better but l've also had much much worse. He understands the lecture material and genuinely wants you to learn. This is not an easy class, what get what you put in. Be ready to study!

Do not listen to people complaining this is an EXTREMELY doable class IF u r willing to study. If you merely rely on his lectures u will prob do bad, but so long as u read through material on ur own, actually understand it, and do the practice exams (which pull from the same question pool as the actual exam) you will do completely fine!

This class is VERY doable. Stay organized, get a binder to keep his lecture notes in, WATCH THE VIDS (they can be boring but speeding them up helps), do do do the HWK!! THE QUIZZES and PRACTICE EXAMS are literally the exam. he takes the same questions and recycles them, adds dif numbers. go to his TA's they r great. you'll survive!

hard overall, drops lowest test. final was hardest by far

During the course the lectures get easier to follow. Knows the content well and answers all questions. Allows many opportunities to learn and get higher grades on assignments. Study for the first exam and the rest of the class is very easy. You're able to retake quizzes and assignments as much as you would like. Super nice guy.

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I took the class online and referenced the textbook a lot but primarily watched the pre recorded lectures. The professor seemed very enthusiastic about the content and was very good at explaining it and it always felt like the pacing was spot on. Accounting is some good stuff. W Patt W ACG W FSU

Many rate Patterson harshly due to the course's difficulty not his teaching. While the material is tough, he offers support with study guides, note sheets, and practice exams from the same question pool as the real exam. I barely studied, only taking practice exams a couple times before each exam. Quizzes are open-note on Canvas.

I was hesitant based on all the negative reviews, but he truly cares about his students and wants you to suceed. He provides practice exams, and if you just keep retaking them you will do well. I think he is a good reacher and great person overall, even though the content itself can be challenging

Stopped listening to online lectures because he's just reading a word doc. Would recommend just reading the textbook. His exams are pretty hard, but he literally gives you the question bank before each exam. Just retake it like 10 times and you'll get an A. It does take a little bit of time so don't expect to brainrot and pass with an A.

The reviews truly overstate the work. If you set time aside each week to watch the lectures and take notes along with taking the practice exam, a high A is definitely possible. As an accounting major, his class was very interesting and made me excited for my future classes.

These reviews make it seem much worse than it is. Just watch the lecture videos and spam the practice exams, and you will be fine. He is a good professor you just have to put in the work as with any class.