Made class interesting. Explained things fairly well.

Good class, but you have to do the homework. If you do the homework it is easy to understand and you'll get at least a B, If you don't you will fail.

The class in and of itself is not very easy because it is not interesting if it is not related to your major. if you read and do the homework before the class period it is due you will understand it and do better in class.

This is a hard course. Acct is hard. Don't "read" the book, just concentrate on the problems and you will get an A or B.

dont read anything in the book except the practice problems you will get a B

He is a very good accounting teacher. Very well organized, and gives you all the information you need. Just follow directions and answer what he is asking you. nothing else matters

I got an A. I use to hate acct. Do the H.W. carfully and you will be fine. He tells you what is going to be on the tests.Just follow his direction. He is a good teacher.

He is very funny. he teachs you a lot, after his lecture, you don't even need to read the textbook. He explains material very well. The tests are similar to HW.I learned a lot from him.

He is a really good teacher. He tells you want you need to know. he gives you exmaples. The first midterm is the hardest. so once u pass the 1st midterm the rest is piece of cake. the only thing i didnt like it the project. He makes you print tons of pages. SAVE THE TREES!!!

Explains everything very well, let's you know going into the tests what is expected of you. To be honest with you I wish he taught every class. So far in my accounting courses, I feel that I learned the most from him. Be forewarned though you will have to work to do well.

ADVANTAGE: (1)He explains in detail. (2)He explains clearly. (3)If you want to learn accounting, he is the way to go. DISADVANTAGE: (1)All his exams are essay & fill in the blanks yourself. No multiple choice. So they are very tough exams. (2) He won't let you drop after 2nd exam.

He explains very clearly and teaches only materials that are important. If you study hard, his class is rewarding. If you goof off and be lazy, you'll be penalized hard as I found out. I got lazy at the end of the semester and my average grade dropped. He won't let you drop after first test, no exception. I ended up getting F for the course

Very hard teacher. All questions are essay form. Also he won't let you drop after the fourth week which is before the first test. Difficult teacher for sure! Likes to yell at the class if you don't do your homework.

I agree that you should avoid him if you're an accounting major because you don't learn much accounting. You do learn a lot about businesses, and he's had a lot of real world experience. He's a picky grader on the projects, if you miss one part, he marks you down the full points, which hurt the grade. Make sure you have access to a laser printer.

his test are the problems in the books, but it took me fover to do them WITH the book. If you can do his homework, then you can do his test. Test are long word problem not MC. Tests are low; he curves class average to 70 percent. Damn, this guy love case studies and those annual reports. expect to print like arouund 500 pages for each class.

One of the best teachers I have ever had. He is very knowledgable and you learn so much! The course is hard and requires a lot of work. If you want to learn Acct he is a must take. If you want an easy ticket and don't care stay away from him.

His tests are way tough. You don't need a scantron because you'll need to fill in the blank yourself & there's essay type question at end of each test. He won't let you drop the course after first exam for whatever reason so I ended up getting F. I took it with another professor afterwards and got a easy B. If ur a slacker, take other professor

I really enjoyed his class. He's tough but fair and if you do the work and don't slack off you'll be fine :)

Certainly not easy, and you gotta work to get your grade. Exams are blank sheet of paper and you need to fill in with format and answer. Gives partial credit. Put in the work, do the homework, study, and you'll get the grade you deserve. It's hard, but worth it. You actually learn in his class cause he forces you to think. But he is hard.

Awesome teacher! Doesn't try to trick you on the tests like other professors; tests you on exactly what is covered in class. Lectures are very interactive and useful. Probably the most I've learned in an accounting class thus far.

lots of info to learn from this class,if you dont go to class it will be hard to pass.his lectures are imprtnt since the book is hard to understand.good professor who knows his stuff,but intimidating to approach w/?'s.try rating a diff profsr mayb u cn take him,espcly snce this class is mndtry for most majors. gd luck!

If you want to learn the concepts, this is the professor to take! His exams are based solely on what he teaches. If you show up to class, do the homework, and ask questions, you are guaranteed to pass! Just study what he tells you to. Extremely helpful during office hours too! This is the guy to take the class with if you want to learn...

3 exams and 1 comprehensive final. He tells you whats on them. One big project grades very easily on it as long as you show you did the job. He test you on his lecture problems so you better attend and take good notes. You have to read the book in order to understand his material.Read the chapter before you go to class!Awsome teacher!!!you learn!!!

His lecture are helpful and clear. a little fast.

Not an easy class, but a great professor. He says what exactly will be on the exams. The semester project is graded very liberally as long as you follow his directions. Study his lectures with the textbook for added clarification and you'll do well. USE THE PROBLEM SOLVING SURVIVAL GUIDE! It's a big help.

Accnt 201: 3 tests and 1 final, 50 questions, difficult and you'll need the entire hr 15 to finish. Don't run yet, he's actually a good teacher- explains the material well and clear. He has a good sense of humor; my class is at 8 am and I'm awake for it.

He is a very interesting professor. You have to constantly practice h/w problems in order to do well on his exams. He provides a lot of help during his tutoring and office hours. attendance is not mandatory, but is recommended if you want to know what is on his tests.

I liked this professor. He's funny and clear. He is a harsh grader, so you have to try really hard. Take at your own risk!

I took this class in the summer, & even though I don't like Cost Accounting, he made the class enjoyable and I learned a lot from him. He applies the accounting concepts to everyday life, which makes learning a lot more fun. Pay attention, go to class, & take notes that he writes on the board. Study that, and you'll do fine in the class.

He's funny. I enjoyed the class. If u pay attention and go ask him for help he will tell u whatever u want to know. I got 60-80% on the test and they were curved to Bs and As. I failed the class project bc i did it the night b4 and still got a B in the class. i just read the acct workbook the night b4 the test, i didn't even need the actual book.

He is slightly intimidating at first, but is actually pretty funny. The practice problems he assigns are very similar to his tests, and you have to know the terms. The paper wasn't hard if you actually put some effort into it. It's not the easiest class, but it's not hard either. You will walk away actually knowing something about accounting.

A professor who is not clear on expectation. My class was his first class that had scantron tests. Test are somewhat tricky. Many people in the class did poorly on the test. He never really explain what going to be on the test or what to look for in the book. Only teaches about 25% from each chapter. The rest is up to you.

Great class if you are interested in the material. pretty hard tests but if you study the chapters it is not that bad. tests are curved. the semester project is made out to be SO hard but all you have to do is analyze according to the last chapter of the book to get an A. Very interesting professor with some cool stories.

VERY HARD.Do the homeworks + some over and over to do well on tests. Spend time on the project or you will not get the grade. Listen carefully to what he says and do what you are told. He always seems angry and yells a lot. Avoid asking questions, he will turn it into a different question and make you feel stupid. Won't drop after 4 wks. Arrogant!

Good professor, just didn't like accounting, its a hard subject for me. He tries to make the class as interesting as possible. Tests are really hard, buy the book and do all the homework- you need as much practice with the problems as possible. I somehow scraped by with a B.

Tests are just "amazing". Good teacher!

Valenzuela makes a nearly 4 hour long class seem way shorter! Definitely makes class interesting and topics relevant. As long as you come to class and do the homework, you should do well in the class. Exams are NOT m/c, but he adjusts grades. Doesn't teach out of the book, instead teaches using an easier to follow method. Definitely recomend!

You might not get the grade that you want, but he is a fantastic professor! (I received an A through hard work, but the class avg was poor). Highly recommended for Accounting 300B. He makes everything as easy to understand as a,b,c; 1,2,3; and do-re-mi. Exams are closely linked to homework assignments! He's awesome! And funny :)

Love this prof! Obvioisly knows what he's talking about and eager to share. He doesn't give you the answers but leads you there with his constant prompt of "why?". Only used the text for homework problems. One project, 3 midterms and a cummulative final. He isn't easy but you can bet you'll learn if you pay attention.

Very straight forward instructor. DO THE HW AND EXTRA PROBLEMS --> Definitely helped with exams. READ THE BOOK! Semester project is very easy but time consuming. I'd definitely take him again if you want to learn something. If you're looking for an easy "A", you should probably take someone else. GOOD LUCK

He is fair. Do the hwk problems and extra problems assigned, especially the challenging ones. It will help you on the exam. His exams are written, no m/cs, no t/f. He's a tough grader and will deduct 5 pts for not following simple directions. He curves, sometimes. This is a tough class, don't expect an easy A. Can't withdraw class after 4 wks.

Very good professor. He is very straight forward. Do the Homework, attend and pay attention. Like others said, its hard to get an A in his classes. He is an accountant as a profession so he is very keen on accuracy in answers.

Somewhat confusing and hard-to-follow lectures, but he is a fair grader and tells you exactly what is on tests. I recommend him.

This class is definitely hard, cases require a LOT of time and effort (mine were 20 pg. each), the final is written and each question requires a small essay. For final study off the book, for case studies use lecture notes. He is a nice enough guy and he makes accounting interesting, he uses more real life examples instead of going off theory.

Very good professor. Uses real life examples, which really helped me to understand the material. Grades fairly, and if the class does poorly he will add points. Tells you what will be on the exam so that you can focus on what to study. I recommend him. Straight-forward class, although the project is a little ambiguous but you just have to analyze.

He's a pretty fun professor. He teaches accounting by going over examples with the class and makes sure that you're on the same page as him. He can get sarcastic, but overall. I REALLY RECOMMEND HIM. No multiple choice exams, but he does give partial credits. Really fair professor. Not the easiest nor the hardest.

He is very intimidating at first, but only in class. Four written exams makes this class a bit harder to study for. I got an A by reading the book and doing all the practice problems. There's also a long project that takes at least two weeks to complete. I would recommend if you want a challenge. If you want an easy class, don't take him.

Very intimidating, but if you take it seriously you will learn a lot. He teaches you things that pertain to accounting. He has a lot of experience in the industry. He will help you whenever you want! Take him!

John Valenzuela is my favorite accounting professor. I also took him for ACCT300B two semesters ago. I have learned more about accounting and real life situations with him. His tests are challenging but can prove that you've actually learned this practice.

Be prepared to write case study analysis papers that are 20 pages long to get an A! There are 3 case studies. Writing 5-10 pages won't cut it. The 3 case studies are used as alternatives to exams. One stressful group project with one paper that requires 50-100 pages to write. Make sure to attend class to get participationattendance points. Hard!

If you really want to learn and be a successful accounting professional then Valenzuela is your man. There are other professors who will give you a nice grade and move you along but Valenzuela will teach you. Great teacher, wish I had taken him for my other Acct classes.

Took for 300b and 400. 300b was very tough because there is so much material and problems are long. 400 is a lot easier. Tests are exactly like his lecture problems and all writted. no multiple choice. His classes are very hard, but if you pay attention and do extra problems you will do well on the tests. Take him if you want to be challeged!

best accounting prof I've ever had.. I learned more in the four months of 300B than I have in 3 years of college. He may come across as tough or mean, but he's NOT, he genuinely cares about the success and knowledge of his students. He is very thorough when explaining concepts and open to questions. TAKE HIM IF YOU ACTUALLY WANT TO LEARN

Professor Valenzuela is the best ACCT professor at CSULB. Extremely passionate, and wants the best for every student. Runs his own CPA office as well. 3 tests, semester project, and Final. no scantrons needed, all tests are handwritten. Extremely tough tests. Looking for an easy A, go elsewhere. Looking to LEARN ACCT, take Valenzuela.

Valenzuela is the best accounting professor at CSULB. He is a tough grader that gives difficult tests, but also provides some of the best instruction I have ever seen. He explains the topics clearly and gradually, so that everyone can follow. He explicitly tells you how you can do well in the class. I absolutely recommend this teacher!

Professor Valenzuela is by far the best Accounting professors at CSULB. He is very clear about what to expect from the class, he brings many years of real world experience to the class, he does not take attendance but in order to pass you need to show up and be prepared. This class is hard but you learn, there are 4 cases which are difficult.

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