2.9

John Todd

Accounting - California State University Long Beach

2.9
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
33%
Would Retake
96
Reviews
2.9
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
2.9
Helpful
2.9
Clarity

33%

Would Retake

96

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Todd was the worse professor I had ever have in my life

ACCT470 - 1.0 rating

He does a poor job at relaying the material to students

ACCT201 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

50%

Textbook Required

0%

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Grade Distribution
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Based on 44 reported grades
Not sure yet: 8
B: 7
C: 7
A: 6
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Test heavy (22)
Lecture heavy (13)
Get ready to read (12)
Tough grader (11)
Skip class? You won't pass. (10)
Graded by few things (9)
Clear grading criteria (5)
Caring (4)
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Ratings by Course

FINACCTG

5.0

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ACCOUNTING

5.0

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AUDITING

5.0

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AUDITING470

5.0

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Reviews (96)
5.0
3.0
FINACCTG
Feb 19, 2003

Best college professor ever had - enthusiastic, caring, knowledgeable, clear

5.0
3.0
ACCOUNTING
Jun 5, 2004

one of the best teachers i ever had, very helpful and has great knowledge of material

5.0
3.0
ACCT300A
Apr 27, 2005

Good teach, very helpful, cared about how you are doing

4.0
3.0
ACCT300A
May 11, 2005

Great professor - easy going - tests are straight-forward. U must know how to do adjsting entries, though. NO STUPID GROUP PROJECTS

5.0
4.0
ACCT300A
May 20, 2005

Prof. Todd is a great professor! He explains the materials well & cares for his students. His 1st exam was really easy; 2nd (Chap. 3) was so so; 3rd (Chap 4-7) was really hard; 4th (Chap 8-11) was hard; Then the Final (cumu 3-12) was easy! Read the book, understand the concepts and do the studyguide! He curves (big time for our class)

4.0
2.0
AUDIT
Aug 31, 2005

he is so funny and nice. he makes it very easy to understand. his tests are so hard though!

4.0
3.0
AUDIT
Sep 18, 2005

hard class...tests can be confusing b/c they are a different style from the method of teaching. talks about family too much.

1.0
5.0
AUDUTING
Sep 21, 2005

he need to relax and teach learn how to teach the material

5.0
3.0
AUDITING
Apr 5, 2006

This teacher is hilarious. He makes it easy for you to learn and tests are easy if you come to class. He is a great professor, one of my best!

4.0
3.0
ACCT300A
May 19, 2006

Love this teacher! Great, nice & funny guy. 1st test was easy, 2nd ok, 3rd & 4th hard and final was so-so. He helps guides you on what's on the test, so it's kinda important to go to class, but he doesn't take roll. Take him!

5.0
4.0
AUDITING470
May 20, 2006

I took Prof. Todd for Acct 300A, & I got a 'C'. I ended up with a 'C' for Auditing as well this sem. His exams were really difficult b/c each exams(3) consist of 8 chapters; however, he's a great professor, & he explains the materials well. You will learn alot. My suggestion is to go to class & really understand the textbook (memorize the tables.)

3.0
1.0
ACCT300A470
May 24, 2006

Studied a little, listend to the lectures took the easy tests & received easy A on both classes. These classes are walk in the park.

5.0
5.0
AUDIT470
Jan 4, 2008

Explains the material eaiser than reading the book. Do need to re-read the chapters and do the practice questions on the Gliem book since some will appear on the exams. Great professor who makes it simple for you to understand.

5.0
3.0
ACCT470
Jun 2, 2008

Wonderful teacher. He is funny and helpful. Makes morning class very enjoyable and I actually look forward to starting my day off with auditing.

4.0
4.0
ACCT470
Jun 11, 2008

Professor Todd is a great teacher. I actually looked forward to coming to class. He makes the material easier to understand, and he's funny & relaxed. Gleim will help you, and going to class helps to cuz things he goes over is included in the exams.

2.0
2.0
ACCT300B
Nov 10, 2008

Make sure you have the book because his lectures are strictly based on the book. Ok class, test are complicated but then again this is suppose to be the most difficult course in Acct. Study and you will do well class is based on 4 test no HW or projects.

4.0
2.0
ACCT470
Dec 30, 2008

#1 - Know all the sample test questions and answers. #2 - Be there the week before the test so you can hear what the test will focus on then make sure you understand that part from the text. Outside of that, you don't need to be there every class. If you can learn from practice tests and textbook you'll be fine. EXTREMELY friendly & helpful Prof.

4.0
2.0
ACCT470
Jan 1, 2009

2 midterms, 1 final (non-cumulative), 1 group project (very easy, no presentation). Read the book, questions in the back of the chapters, and Gleim. Probably can get a B w/o going to class but if you want an A I recommend going to class. Very nice guy, class is boring but he's an interesting guy.

4.0
5.0
ACCT470
Dec 14, 2009

This is NOT an easy class. Read the book. Do the probs in Gleim. I highly reccommend going to class. People say they don't learn anything from class but i don't think they're paying attention at all then. VERY knowledgeable, totally nice and extremely helpful of a professor.

5.0
3.0
ACCT470
Apr 10, 2010

I took him for both 300B and 470. His lecture is heavily baed on the textbook, so I suggest you to buy it. Extremely helpful and very funny professor!!! Makes ACCT so much easier and understandable than textbooks. One of my favorite professors in ACCT dept. Highly recommended.

3.0
4.0
ACCT201
Nov 18, 2010

It's clear that he loves what he does - humor him.

3.0
4.0
ACCT201
Dec 3, 2010

funny old guy trying to be friends with the students. i hate the subject, but he is a good professor. reviews with you a lot before tests. maybe i hated this class only because accounting wasn't my major and my thing. should be an easy B.

3.0
4.0
ACCT201
Dec 18, 2010

Best Acct teacher hands down. Grades on a curve, all tests are multiple choice mainly word problems each only 20-25 questions. Nice guy and understanding to outside circumstances.

4.0
3.0
ACCT470
Dec 18, 2010

Only ACCT majors take this course, so b aware that it is NOTHING like the other classes we hv to take. NO calc, ALL conceptual, mainly common sense. Todd explains n lamens terms, txtbk is a MUST. 3 tests, final is the hardest, 1 group project. Project can increase grade a whole letter! Gleim will b ur saver, use it & u'll pass easy B.

5.0
3.0
ACCTN470
May 16, 2011

Really nice teacher, the tests are complicated but its not too hard. Very reasonable with outside work. I recommend him. Just know the book and take GREAT notes. Make sure to buy Gleim and use it as a study guide. People that give bad reviews are mad they didn't get a good grade. Curves, two tests one final (non-cumulative) and one easy project.

5.0
2.0
ACCT470
Aug 31, 2011

Loved this teacher and this class!! To get an A w/o the curve, be sure to >>really<< understand the concepts (READ THE BOOK/LISTEN TO TODD!!) and do the Gleim problems at least twice. The tests become very very easy at that point. The project is easy too!

5.0
2.0
ACCT470
Feb 13, 2012

Do the Gleim homework, pay attention and write down EVERYTHING he says <- this will help tremendously. Study what he went over in class (notes & charts in book), understand the homework and you shall get the A. Very helpful during office hours. Do NOT skip class because his lectures are essential to doing well on the test.

2.0
3.0
ACCT300A
Dec 13, 2012

He is an okay professor. The material that he reviews for test was no help at ALL!!! Rather stay home and teach yourself. Confuses a lot!!

5.0
3.0
ACCT201
Dec 14, 2012

Professor Todd made this class very enjoyable for me. Going into the class, I was scared since im not very good at math. Boy was I wrong, its more on CONCEPTS. I recommend to read each chapter before class but if you dont have time, its fine. He covers everything in class. Oh and he curves too! always a pluss. I would take him again!

2.0
3.0
ACCT201
Dec 23, 2012

Teacher means well and wants to befriend the class. He often will crack jokes at the expense of his students, so just brush it off. READ THE TEXTBOOK!!!!! It will do you far more good than he will. He does curve the tests which saves your grade! Tests will often vary from the hw problems so READ THE PROBLEMS CAREFULLY!

2.0
3.0
ACCT300A
Apr 13, 2013

I don't know what people are talking about this guy being great. He was so confusing and I totally struggled in his class. I am now taking ACCT300B with Prof. Hunt and it is so much better. Although it is even harder material in ACCT 300B I am learning more. Prof Todd is a nice guy but I wouldn't take him again.

4.0
2.0
ACCT201AND470
Apr 17, 2013

He is a great professor. You need to be interactive in his class. Bring the book with you to class; he likes applying examples. People that complain about him are the people that refuse to read. Read the book, participate in class, and it's a walk in the park. You EARN your grade.If you do not pass his class, just drop out.

3.0
2.0
ACCT201
Nov 20, 2013

Self learned everything. But self learning was doable. He teaches by only talking. So if you are a visual learner I wouldn't reccomend.

4.0
2.0
ACCT201
Dec 23, 2013

This prof. is adorable!! Just an old man who gets side tracked by the simplest thing like the difference between "lay" and "lye". Haha! Book is a must. Attend class to know objectives, write down his examples, and study and you should be fine. Got an A

4.0
1.0
ACCT201
Grade: Pass
Mar 28, 2014

He is a good professor. He sometimes makes jokes. He curves grades so you will do better. You have to read the book and do the homework to really understand what is going on in his lectures.

2.0
4.0
ACCT201
May 22, 2014

Gotta learn by yourself, he makes jokes around but nothing to do with acct... teaches by just talking and talking, so if you are a visual learner AVOID taking him... Nice guy but he just doesn't care if you go or not to his class... He curves so you can do "better." Best of luck!

5.0
2.0
ACCT470
Jun 5, 2014

3 exams and small group paper (10% of grade). 1st test is the hardest. Do optional HW as some test questions come from it. He curves. He lectures very well, better than book. Bring recorder for the test reviews and listen to them again. No math, all conceptual like BLAW. Emails back and helpful in person. Nice person. Appreciates classic TV. Got A.

4.0
2.0
ACCT201
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2014

Show up to class, read the link to text while doing the online homework and study. very straight foward and he is helpful. make sure you bring the book's pages to class to follow along.

4.0
3.0
ACCT470
Grade: B
May 17, 2015

3 exams, all MC and some group "quizzes" (really just attendance). Don't worry if you don't learn much from lectures. Learn the bold text in the textbook and do Gleim until you get 80%+. He's a nice and respectful prof with terrible handwriting. He's in the "Goldilocks" zone: not too hard, not too easy. Study at least 3 days before each exam.

3.0
3.0
ACCT201
Grade: C
Aug 4, 2015

Show up to class, skipping class & only reading the textbook will not help on the 3 tests and 1 final.

5.0
3.0
ACCT201
Grade: B
Dec 15, 2015

He's cute like in the way that your grandpa is cute haha. Being "bad at math" isnt an excuse to do bad in this class. I SUCK at math and pulled a B and would have pulled an A if I didn't do bad on the 2nd exam. This class is more "think logically" than "math heavy" must come to class MUST have book. He confuses himself sometimes, keep up.

2.0
3.0
ACCT201
Grade: C
Dec 16, 2015

First level accounting should not be a difficult class, but professor Todd made it especially difficult and confusing. Therefore, I learned more from the book and did a lot of self teaching. No powerpoints, only verbal lectures and examples on a tiny whiteboard. Multiple choice exams, and online homework on Wileyplus. Read the book & do examples

4.0
4.0
ACCT201
Grade: B
Mar 24, 2016

He is a pretty good teacher. Explains things clearly and always answers any questions you have. Only 3 tests which stinks because the first is on 3 chapters but the second is on 5 chapters.. and he wonders why students dont do as well... he doesnt really space out the material or tests too well.. it gets hard, fast. Just go to class and study.

1.0
5.0
ACCT201
Grade: D
May 4, 2016

Vague. Sits in front of class and talks. His whole less is him talking. He writes on the board sometimes but has bad handwriting. Accountings a tough class, he makes it 80x worse. I went to him multiple times for help, he told me to go to tutoring center.

3.0
3.0
ACCT201
May 26, 2016
Would take again

Todd's a nice guy. That being said his class structure isn't the best. 90% of the time Todd is lecturing orally which is hard to get used to. The best way to learn is to read the book carefully. His class consist of 3 midterms and a final all multiple choice consisting of 25 questions each (90%) and homework (10%)

4.0
4.0
ACCT201
Grade: B+
May 27, 2016
Would take again

Let me start by saying I hate accting, but he wasnt a bad prof at all! He lectured from the book!! He gives lots of homework but it also provides you with the answers!! he really explained the concepts. If you are too naive to ask ?s out of embarrassment, that is your own fault because he gives plenty of opportunities to ask if you need help.

4.0
3.0
ACCT201
Nov 30, 2016
Would take again

Verbal lectures, writes sloppy on board so sit close. Gives answers to hw before its due, (free points) Exams are similar to hw. HW has problems not from lecture and wont be on test so its important to pay attention in lecture. What he lectures will be on test. Exams are from lecture, no curveball hard questions. He loves questions so as them.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
ACCT201
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 20, 2017
Would take again

All he does during lecture is sit in front of the class and talk, but he is really good at getting the information to you. You MUST go to class, there is a lot of stuff he doesn't cover in the book and what he talks about is what's on the test. 3 midterms 1 final and homework make up your grade. He gives you answers to homework before its due

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
2.0
4.0
ACCT470
May 10, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Uses CPA review questions so they are not from the book and the test is really tricky. Currently studying for CPA review and if i have to compare my current grade with CPA review and his class. His class is harder and alot more boring. Talks about family. No Extra Credit. Makes you work for your grade. Grade 60% is a C.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
3.0
ACCT201
May 13, 2017
Would take again

exam grades are curved based on how well the class does. the exams are easy if you know the material. force yourself to pay attention in class because he explains things better than the book. online hw takes forever for some chapters so dont do them last minute.

1.0
5.0
ACCT470
Grade: D+
May 19, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Todd was the worse professor I had ever have in my life. I am graduating and this professor made me not want to be in CPA world anymore! exams are super tricky and make sure he likes you otherwise he doesn't give an S if you are passing this class or not. no extra credit, no nothing. boring class, you have to study the whole thing by yourself.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
4.0
ACCT201
May 22, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Honestly this class is going to be all about you teaching yourself. He does a poor job at relaying the material to students. If you just have the e-book, he will never clarify where his examples are coming from, so it will get confusing. Overall, it was a boring class where I learned very few things.

Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
ACCT201
Grade: A+
Apr 13, 2018
Would take again

Old fashion lecturer, no powerpoint and little whiteboard examples. Though I found it wasn't hard to follow along. goes over far less stuff than any other 201 class so that is a major +. I would take him again. Homework is all online and he gives you the answer after a few trys but use that to learn bc just putting the right answer does you no good

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Caring
4.0
3.0
ACCT470
Grade: B
May 23, 2018
Would take again

He incorporates a lot of his professional experiences into his lectures. Nice guy. All of his exams are multiple choice. His final isn't cumulative either! One group project.

5.0
3.0
ACCT201AND470
Grade: B
Jul 17, 2018
Would take again

I would recommend Professor Todd. I had him for 201 and Auditing, and he tries to explain the concepts in easy to understand wording. I would write down everything he lectures on, it makes studying a bit easier. Very approachable person and grades on a curve.

1.0
2.0
ACCT470
Grade: A
Nov 14, 2018
Wouldn't take again

His lecture is him standing up at a podium, reading the textbook to you in a confusing and disorganized manner. Begs students to participate and when you do he can't hear you. Tests are not hard, 25 questions MC, but there is little room for error. A group project and group attendance quizzes every class. My advice is to watch Netflix during class.

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Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
2.0
3.0
ACCT201AND470
Grade: A-
Nov 15, 2018
Wouldn't take again

have to teach yourself learned very little from professor while in class, went to class for the attendance credit

Get ready to read
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
2.0
ACCT201
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2018
Would take again

This is more of a self taught class, but its not hard. He curves tests and the tests are easy if you put in the time to study. Most of his lectures I zone out bc theres nothing I can learn from him that I can't learn in the book. Still, he eliminates a lot of info that you would need to know for other classes, so thats a plus. Defintely reccomend!

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
ACCT201
Grade: C
Jan 23, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Professor Todd gives lecturers by just talking. There are no powerpoints, only white board examples. He doesn't talk that loud when compared to other teachers so it was really hard to understand what was going on. I do not recommend him since he makes accounting hard.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
1.0
4.0
ACCT201
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 28, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Super boring lectures which make his class hard to understand. There is no use of technology through his teaching. Does not talk very loud. Only whiteboard examples. I learned more from doing the homework on my own time than being in class twice a week. Do not take him. Makes accounting very hard.

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Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
ACCT201
Grade: Not sure yet
May 15, 2019
Wouldn't take again

he is literally the most boring professor ever. he does not use any powerpoints because he thinks that they're useless, so he is basically talking the entire time and its hard to keep up because he does not show any examples at all. he uses the little white board but his hand writing is a mess. avoid him at all costs if possible. you wont pass.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
3.0
4.0
ACCT201
Grade: C-
May 16, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Your 3 tests and final compose 85% of your grade so if yu are'nt good at tests and don't like conceptually heavy tests, don't take this class. You really have to study to do well. Tests are only 25 questions but worth 200 and 250 points each. Barely passed.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
ACCT201
Grade: C-
Nov 11, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Awful professor. All he does is sit and read from slides. Very dry, boring lectures so sit in front if you don't want to start slacking off. Grade is mostly from exams (abt 25 questions, multiple choice). If you don't take good notes and study, you won't pass. Also, majority of the time we have no idea what he's refering to in the book!

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
ACCT201
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 12, 2019
Would take again

Great prof w/ some dark humors. Not much HW to do. Class might be boring since he just sits & explains the slides. Take good notes & read the textbook if you want good grades on the exams(there're only 25 Qs). He'll also go over some practice problems before the exam day.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Caring
2.0
5.0
ACCT201
Grade: C+
Dec 13, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Todds lectures can be pretty boring, he sits up at the front and reads off of the slides, which you have to bring your own copy to class (or have open on your laptop). Attendance isnt necessary, but if you actually want to learn anything just read the textbook. Your grade is just based on your exams and homework is worth 0.05% of your grade :).

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Graded by few things
Test heavy
2.0
5.0
ACCT470
Grade: C
Mar 26, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This is the laziest professor I have ever seen. I mean walks away after giving quizzes to avoid questions about lecture and then asking us to bring them up to his office? Give me a break. Tests are only 25 questions which makes it easy to fail. Barely edits his syllabus from previous semesters. I can't stand him. Very smart but bad professor.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ACCT470
Apr 13, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This is the absolute worst professor I've ever had. He barely answers questions and runs away after class. He's way past retirement and needs to stop teaching. There are 3 tests that are 90% of grade and only 25 questions each. This makes it easy to not do well, since each question is 1.2% of overall grade. If your a bad test taker like me avoid!!

1.0
5.0
ACCT201
May 14, 2020
Wouldn't take again

If youre a bad test taker, avoid this class! This class is based on exams and a few homework assn. Also, if you are taking hard classes, dont try and add him. You will be self-taught. Lectures are based on a powerpoint that will only be shown on your laptop screen or printed and you will take notes as he lectures.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
5.0
ACCT470
May 16, 2020
Would take again

If you take him, make sure to get those test banks because that's all his exam is. He doesn't take attendance and really hard to pay attention during lectures. There are daily quizzes, a short group paper, 2 exams, and the final. Seriously though the exams are literally word for word from test banks. Grades are curved.

Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
4.0
ACCT470
Grade: B
May 16, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Lazy professor. Didn't give any lectures during the COVID-19 and instead made a bunch of short recordings. My other professors still had lectures, plus he was always unresponsive to emails. Tests are hard too. If you're not a good test taker, please avoid because tests are 90% of grade, group project 5%, and quizzes 5%. Barely curves.

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Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
ACCT470
May 18, 2020
Would take again

Online recordings, but they're not of teaching quality. I would recommend Farhat's Accounting Lectures on YouTube to learn material. I had the 16th edition book and the information was the same as the 17th edition. 2-weekly quizzes, 3-test, 1-group case. Test required Respondus LockDown browser and cellphone with the Zoom app for camera monitoring.

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Graded by few things
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
ACCT470
Jul 4, 2020
Would take again

Fantastic professor with thirty-five years of audit experience. Professor Todd makes himself available to all students outside of class. He is always willing to answer questions until you understand the concept. Three exams with twenty-five questions each and one research case. Take this professor and ask him questions!! Study hard for exams.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
1.0
4.0
ACCT201
Grade: C
Nov 4, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I should have failed this class but he rounded the grades or the final. Very hard class doesn't teach just reads you the textbook. Will ask practice questions in class but only says "correct" and then moves on without explaining. Homework is worth almost nothing. Studied for hours only to get 30% and it was all multiple choice.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
ACCT470
Nov 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT TAKE HIM. He is a tough grader and really teaches nothing. Hs exams are super difficult that is totally different from study guide. If you are taking him next semester, please reconsider. He is not caring at all. He knows his stuffs but what we get tested on are qay off topics. Please don't make yourself miserable.

Group projects
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
ACCT201
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Todd is a nice guy but doing this class online was frustrating. He is not very tech-savvy so I would recommend just doing the recorded lectures instead of going to his live Zoom lectures. There was a technical issue with the last test and he handled it unfairly. The exams were much much harder than the practice tests and homework.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
ACCT201
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 22, 2020
Wouldn't take again

John Todd, love the man, but not the class. One of the hardest classes I have ever taken. The grade is solely reliant on the tests. The homework goes into one grade in the grade book, which makes it completely useless.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
3.0
1.0
ACCT201
Grade: B+
Nov 24, 2020
Wouldn't take again

his recorded lectures are boring and confusing. With that said its really not a complicated class just study the practice tests religiously.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
3.0
3.0
ACCT201
Grade: B+
Dec 10, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Its a self taught class, he only does review sessions before the exams but he just goes over practice exams word by word. I recommend you take the SI course that is offered. That is where you will learn the most and actually can get help. Also the homework is basically worthless part of your grade since he does 3 midterms and a final

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
2.0
5.0
ACCT201
Dec 17, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Poor lecturer and not effective at teaching the material. Learned more by myself

1.0
4.0
ACCT201
Grade: A
May 18, 2021
Wouldn't take again

he does not understand technology at ALL. he doesn't even open the chat during zooms. you need to teach yourself in this class, but he does curve the exams. the class average was always a 50%. take this at a community college if you can

1.0
5.0
ACCT470
Grade: C
Jun 28, 2021
Wouldn't take again

With all due respect, this is the worst professor I've ever had. Auditing is a tricky subject as it is, but he does not take the time to simplify it. If you end up taking him, do yourself a favor and watch Farhat Accounting lectures on Youtube instead. All he does is read the book to you. Trust me, you are better off taking someone else.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
4.0
5.0
ACCT470
Grade: A
Jul 7, 2021
Would take again

Auditing is a difficult subject! I retook this class because it is HARD! If you are lazy and don't go over lecture recordings, practice questions or type good notes on PP during Lectures you will pay a heavy toll. That being said Todd&landa have done a great job cleaning up the rampant cheating that has screwed up the class curve b4. Put in work!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ACCT470
Jul 10, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Terrible Professor, didn't use any sort of power point, it was just his face the whole time. Didn't record meetings etc. Good luck to anyone taking him in the fall.

1.0
5.0
ACCT201
Grade: C
Nov 2, 2021
Wouldn't take again

his teaching style is not for visual learners. homework is in one grade book, midterms/final exams are in another grade book. 3 midterms & 1 final exam are nothing like the practice exam/midterm, it's actually harder. recorded lectures are boring, confusing, & very vague. he is not tech-savvy. not good at explaining stuff. curve grades do not help.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ACCT201
Grade: B-
Nov 4, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Just don't take this class, trust me <3

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
ACCT201
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 4, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I highly recommend you to study and make flashcards to help you with the exams. The Practice test seems easy but when it comes to the exam it would be difficult if you didn't review it at your own time. He honestly just read from the book an the PPT. I wish he could encourage more students to do well instead of just saying at the beginning to drop

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ACCT201
Grade: Incomplete
Nov 16, 2021
Wouldn't take again

avoid at all cost

2.0
4.0
ACCT201
Nov 16, 2021
Would take again

I think compared to the other accounting professors he is a bit better. It is very hard to pay attention in his lectures because he does talk a lot and it's boring, but if you have questions he is very willing to answer and try his best to help. You do need to put in the work for this class definitely.

Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
ACCT201
Nov 18, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Avoid at all costs. His class consists of 3 midterms and 1 final which determine your final grade. Homework is pointless in this class since it wont help out your grade. His practice exams are nothing like the real exams, so be ready to study A LOT. His lectures are boring and really fast paced.

2.0
4.0
ACCT201
Grade: A
Nov 24, 2021
Wouldn't take again

The practice midterms are easier but nothing like the exam. I would recommend studying the homework and making flashcards on Quizlet or Review sheets to do good in the class. If you don't put in the effort you will definitely do badly in his class. He's not very tech-savvy either. Exams are on lockdown browser + webcam, don't take him.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
3.0
4.0
ACCT201
Dec 1, 2021
Wouldn't take again

3 midterms and a final. Lectures are boring. Exams are tedious (can't go back to review your answers before submitting or look what you got incorrect) but if you take the time to understand the lecture notes then you should be fine passing the class at least. Old professor. Exams are main parts for your grade. Not majoring in acct? Don't take him

Test heavy
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
ACCT201
Grade: C+
Dec 16, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This class was very hard to grasp. Chegg saved me but without it would be hard. He curves all of his tests one letter grade up. HW is easy with chegg. No quizzes just 4 exams in total. Exams count for bulk of grade so do week on them. Not very good at teaching online so either pay attention or buy chegg and look for the answers somewhere.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
4.0
ACCT470
Grade: A-
Dec 23, 2021
Would take again

Your entire grade is based on 3 exams and one group project. The hardest part of this class is staying awake. It is very lecture-heavy, and most of what is on the tests are mentioned in class, so if you take good notes and stay awake you will do just fine on the exams. Most students zone out. If you can really pay attention, you'll do great.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
ACCT201
Grade: C+
Jan 20, 2022
Wouldn't take again

This class was my most challenging class I have ever taken. Professor gives you a practice exam that is nothing like the exam. Extremely difficult course and difficult professor. 3 exams make up your grade, and if you fail one goodluck passing . Also the last 2 exams are during finals and ONE week apart from each other, if you take him goodluck.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
ACCT201
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 9, 2022

John Todd is a nice guy but as a professor, feel like if his methods of teaching are outdated. I'm more of a visual learner and he pretty much just reads off his slides. This class is also 100% exams so if you don't do well on exams, I'm sorry. And the way his exams are set up are stressful, lockdown Browser + webcam and sometimes it doesn't work

Test heavy
3.0
2.0
ACCT201
Grade: B
May 13, 2022
Would take again

Grade is based only on 3 Exams & 1final(25 mc questions+Final is cumulative), Exams are simple if you study before hand. Join SI class and do the HW, they make great practice. Show up to lecture/watch recordings bc sometimes he'll say that some of the textbook lessons aren't required to be read.

Test heavy
Graded by few things
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