3.5

John Western

Accounting - Kwantlen Polytechnic University - Surrey

3.5
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
50%
Would Retake
88
Reviews
3.5
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
3.6
Helpful
3.4
Clarity

50%

Would Retake

88

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Rating Distribution
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88 total ratings

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What Students Say

John is a good teacher but lazy

ACCT3310 - 4.0 rating

John is a really nice person but definately not a good prof

ACCT3310 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

38%

Textbook Required

100%

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Predicted Grade

B-

71% confidence
Based on 7 grades
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F (1)
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Grade Distribution
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Based on 7 reported grades
A: 2
F: 1
A-: 1
B+: 1
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Reviews (87)
3.0
5.0
ACCT2293
Dec 17, 2002

No Comments

2.0
5.0
2293
Dec 27, 2002

No Comments

4.0
2.0
ACCT2293
Dec 29, 2002

seems like there's always not enough time for the exams

5.0
1.0
ACCT2293
Jan 4, 2003

easy tests based on homework questions, good teacher

1.0
3.0
3410
Jan 16, 2003

Told you what you had to learn and said learn it, did not teach

4.0
2.0
2293
Jan 20, 2003

For best grades, keep up with homework and read text. he is easy ..

3.0
5.0
2293
Feb 19, 2003

Dont take 2293 at 8 am...it will make you want to scratch your eyes out...

3.0
3.0
ACCT1110
Feb 28, 2003

No Comments

5.0
3.0
ACCT
Mar 5, 2003

good teacher, exams are like the homework assignments. Everything you do though is not a big deal .

1.0
5.0
2293
Mar 25, 2003

His handwriting is so messy. His lecture is so unclear. Exam que so hard to understand

5.0
2.0
2293
Mar 28, 2003

He is a good teacher.You can get help anytime.Exams are fair and consistant.

3.0
3.0
ACCT2293
Apr 1, 2003

Who's taking accounting because it's fun??

4.0
2.0
ACCT1110
Apr 4, 2003

He tests are based on the homework, if you do the homework assignments you will get a good grade.

5.0
1.0
ACCT2293
Jun 18, 2003

Very helpful. Speeds through the lectures, but is always available to help you. Tests are easy if you study, and do the homework assignments. Interesting, fun approach to teaching. Would recommend to anyone

3.0
3.0
2293
Jul 22, 2003

normal midterm exams but very easy final exam. i got first two 51 but got final more than 90. he is fair.

3.0
3.0
ACCT
Aug 1, 2003

Fair teacher for accounting. Lectures could be more clear. Exams are ok...

3.0
3.0
ACCT2293
Aug 16, 2003

Nice guy, monotonous...but you can't expect much with accounting.

5.0
3.0
ACCT2293
Oct 29, 2003

You will basically get the mark you deserve. If you pay attention in class, do the homework and study for exams, you should do fairly well. Nice guy! Recommended.

4.0
3.0
ACCT1110
Nov 6, 2003

Good teacher even though it's accounting. Would definitely recommend

5.0
2.0
ACCT2293
Nov 18, 2003

Is a fair teacher. If you do the assignments and study for the tests, the tests are quite fair, based on the assignment material. Is also quite helpful. in and out of class.

2.0
3.0
2293
Nov 24, 2003

what a sexy stud!!

2.0
4.0
ACCT2293
Nov 25, 2003

He's a pretty cool teacher, but he goes over material Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay tooooooooooo fasssssssssst.

5.0
1.0
ACCT1110
Nov 28, 2003

funny guy

5.0
2.0
ACCT1110
Dec 3, 2003

very fair tests... If you actaully do the homework and pay attention in class then its an easy A. Very clear on material if you pay attention... I totally recommend this prof to anybody

5.0
3.0
ACCT3455
Dec 7, 2003

This guy is a genius, he really knows his stuff. Go to class, pay attention and do the homewrok and you will do great. He is really fair and explains things better than any other acct teacher I've had.

5.0
2.0
ACCT1110
Dec 10, 2003

a vey good teach. he actually cares bout u and is very helpful as long as you do your part

5.0
3.0
ACCT1110
Mar 16, 2004

Such a great teacher. really wants you to do well. homework helps so do it! He is the only reason I could have passed this class!!!!

5.0
1.0
ACCT1110
Mar 17, 2004

Wicked teacher, he encourages you to understand. He is the best yet, he helps, he understands. he makes learning a PLEASURE!!!

5.0
3.0
ACCING2293
Mar 18, 2004

he is a really good teacher, and fair. I like his styles pretty much. but the course is extermely hard, not recommend this course for your first accounting class.

5.0
4.0
ACCT3445
Sep 1, 2004

He pushes you to do your best and to learn. I would recomend him to anyone who is serious about learning the material

5.0
2.0
ACCT1110
Nov 19, 2004

pretty good teach goes over material a lil 2 fast but wut teach doesn't gives hwrk (sum 4 marks) so do it, it helps only disadvantage is his finalz 50% havent done it yet so cant say wut its like

5.0
2.0
ACCT1210
Nov 24, 2004

awesome!one of the best accounting teachers.. he knows what hes talking about!! a genius

3.0
5.0
ACCT2293
Dec 17, 2004

group works for acct??? unfair, boring and extremely hard just stay AWAY from this guy!

3.0
4.0
1110
Mar 12, 2005

Hard teacher! Doesnt cover stuff step by step. Talks to you like you should already know the acct lingo. If acct is just a briding or a required course try someone else causes hes tough!

4.0
2.0
ACCT1110
Apr 8, 2005

tells u wats on the exam,study on ur own,fairly easy exams,recommended.nice guy overall

4.0
1.0
ACCT1110
Jun 11, 2005

really good teacher,tells u wats coming,friendly and helpful,overall great guy

5.0
1.0
ACCT1110
Jul 1, 2005

I found him extremely easy ... others in the class had a hard time learning off of him. Sometimes he wouldn't explain the chapter very well, but if you read the text book you'll be fine. Also you always have your group to help you out if needed. His final was easy .. finished in 45mins .. know the material = good grade on final

5.0
2.0
ACCT1100
Jul 19, 2005

Watch who you sit by in the beginning of the class... dont sit by dumbasses, because you'll be paired with them. Learn the material. GET interested. I did that and got an A in the class. DO all your work (he only lets you make up one/two missing assignments). If you do the HW you'll do great on the final. Great guy.. which I had him for Acct

4.0
3.0
ACCT2293
Nov 14, 2005

Not a bad. I really don't like math/accounting and this class wasn't too bad. You have to keep up with the work and read the material. Johns a good guy, easy to get along with. Make sure you are sitting with smart people because you do all of your assignments as a group.

2.0
4.0
ACCT1210
Nov 15, 2005

This guy is the worst accounting teacher I've had yet. His lectures aren't helpful at all and don't explain the material of the class. I basically learned this course all on my own because this guy is an idiot. As for his 'caring' about students... He actually laughed at the class when half of them failed the midterm.. hmm wonder why they did...

4.0
2.0
ACCT1110
Dec 20, 2005

it's accounting.. most profs arent easy. Western tries. his tests are fine. but you have to do the hw to do well on the tests.. its not like english where you can BS your way through the class. i highly recommend him. compared to the other accounting profs, he's one of the best

3.0
2.0
ACCT1110
Dec 26, 2005

This class was not very hard so if you study on your own you can do well in this class. This professor's lectures are really not helpful unless you have already read the chapter from home. The best way to succeed is read the book and do all assignments dont miss anything in class and success will be yours.His final was really easy.

4.0
2.0
ACT2293
Dec 27, 2005

i thought this class was pretty easy. just keep up the homework and study..the class is fair..his test are pretty easy if you understand the material. teacher is helpful and makes the class learn

3.0
3.0
ENTRFINANCE
Jan 31, 2006

he's a nice instructor, classes are pretty fun.. he looks exactly like Mr.Mackey on South park!!!

5.0
3.0
ACCT1110
Mar 19, 2006

Great teacher! Takes the time to explain things to you. Puts you in groups so you can work with other people and so they can also help you out if you don't get what's going on. He looks so much like Eugene Levy that its hard not to think about American Pie during his class! :P

5.0
3.0
ACCT2293
Apr 13, 2006

Excellent teaching skills

5.0
2.0
ACCT2293
May 3, 2006

very helful in & outside class, fair on exams, DO the home-work, clear in teaching, easy going, RECOMENDED!!!

2.0
4.0
ACCT2293
Aug 5, 2006

NOT GOOD PROF REALLY HARD EXAMS

5.0
4.0
ENTR3170
Jul 23, 2007

John is one of the most dedicated professors I have had at Kwantlen. He truly cares of his students learning, and is eager to help whenever you need it. He will always make time for you in and out of class, and is extremely effective in his teaching of the material. His exams are challenging, but not insane. Would highly recommend John for any cour

5.0
2.0
ACCT1110
Sep 5, 2007

Very good prof

5.0
2.0
ACCTACCT
Nov 19, 2008

I just love John Weston's classes. He is great, I love accounting with him.

5.0
1.0
ACCT2293
Dec 23, 2008

He is the best professor ever. Love him, love him, love him. Would take his classes again anyday. Highly recommend.

5.0
1.0
ACCT1210
Apr 22, 2009

He is probably the best teacher at kwantlen. Knows his stuff, very dedicated..helps whenever and where ever! Should have him teaching 4th year classes and get rid of teachers like Barron-very effortless! Hes the only best teacher if seen at kwantlen next to my teachers at BCIT!

1.0
5.0
ACCT3310
Jul 19, 2010

TERRIBLE prof! He is a nice guy but horrible at explaining concepts! He never finishes his sentences and barely adds anything to the ppts. He does not give any examples outside of the text and never goes over the WileyPLUS assignments, which are SUPER hard and due every week. His tests are super hard and he grades inconsistently and unfairly.

1.0
5.0
ACCT1110
Aug 7, 2010

DO NOT TAKE HIM! You'll be learning the class on your own, terrible notes/lectures and does not post answers. Take a better Prof. or get a bad mark and redo the course.

4.0
4.0
ACCT1110
Aug 27, 2010

He's a very caring, kind teacher. Exams are pretty hard and lengthy. If you are the type of person who needs help on hw through email, he's not going to get back to you until it's due.

2.0
4.0
ACCT3310
Sep 6, 2010

Lectures have nothing to do with exams. Powerpoint slides are stolen from wileyplus. Assignments are extremely difficult. Exams include the most difficult problems and are too long for the amount of time given. John is very lazy and hard to contact for help. Shows up late to office hours and replies to emails a week too late.

2.0
5.0
ACCT1110
Nov 5, 2010

Don't take this guy, nice but not a good teacher at all. Take another teacher, I'm telling you.

2.0
4.0
ACCT1110
Dec 9, 2010

Do not take this prof, nice guy but terrible teacher. Bad notes and not helpful.

5.0
1.0
ACCT9999
Mar 24, 2011

Great prof, friendly, knows his stuff and isn't afraid to answer questions...

2.0
5.0
ACCT3310
Apr 6, 2011

Avoid at all costs if you are taking 3310 or 3410!!! These classes have a lot of hard material and John makes it even worse. Everything is from the textbook which is a bit confusing compared to other texts for these courses. If you want to learn or get a good mark he is not the prof to take

5.0
1.0
ACCTACCT
Apr 7, 2011

He is very helpful, teaches very well in the class. put exams from the assignment. Always present at office hours. if anyone is doing accounting always take his classes.

5.0
1.0
ACCT3310
Aug 25, 2011

all his exam questions are from the exercises in the txt and HE POSTS THE ANSWERS. do those and theres no way you cant get an A. for all you lazy ppl not willing to put the time in to do the exercieses thats why you fail. hes easy and hell help you when you have a question

3.0
4.0
ACCT1210
Oct 21, 2011

I am astonished at the lack of participation by other students in all of the accounting courses I have taken. Blaming the teacher won't get you a designation or a good paying job. Having people skills as well as technical ability is key to success in ANY aspect of business from MKTG -HRM.

5.0
2.0
ACCT3310
Apr 16, 2012

Awesome instructor - hard course. No surprises - pay attention and try to understand the concepts - ask questions - John is very approachable and provides relevant information. I hope he sticks around until I am done my BBA - I highly recommend him! Solid A+ just do the concept related questions - one of my favorite professors.

3.0
4.0
ACCT3310
Apr 30, 2012

Good guy but doesn't teach concepts well in class (unless you ask him outside of class). Midterm material is fair but not given enough time (unless you've memorized the solutions). Overall the class wasn't about learning but regurgitating solution keys as fast as possible.

1.0
5.0
ACCT3310
Aug 28, 2012

Useless, if there's an online course, youre probably better off taking it...all i heard was blah blah blah blah blah in the old days. i didnt need to know the old days. nice person. terrible prof. not an effective teacher.

4.0
2.0
ACCT3310
Sep 11, 2012

Good teacher. Tests on pretty much exactly what you do in class.. most questions are from the textbook.. Hard course but if you really keep up he tests very fairly. I had John for 1210 as well and he was excellent.

4.0
2.0
ACCT3310
Nov 15, 2012

John is a good teacher but lazy. Its works out good during exams because all his question are from the text book.

3.0
4.0
3310
Mar 23, 2013

horrible explanation on the material

4.0
3.0
ACCT3310
Aug 23, 2013

All questions on Midterms are from the textbook..simple class

4.0
2.0
ACCT2293
Sep 4, 2013

He's probably one of the most fair professor in terms of marking in the Accounting division. He doesn't typically knitpick over minor mistakes, but will indicate it so that you don't make the same one again. Practice your text book, questions he gives out, your homework questions is your mid-term/exams. Will take him again in the future hopefully

4.0
3.0
ACCT3410
Sep 24, 2013

Knowledgeable- he can give you a lot of info on the course material. However, he lectures very quickly so must pay attention at all times to learn everything. Exams are based on textbook questions, so doing hw will help with your grade.

2.0
3.0
ACCT3310
Apr 11, 2014

you might as well just take an online class with debbie musil. going to his class is a waste of time, nothing is ever taught, you just need to teach yourself. classes consist of random statements about the chapter...if you're looking for a helpful prof he's not the one for you. he is lazy. never checks his emails either which is VERY inconvenient!

3.0
4.0
ACCT3410
Apr 21, 2014

Well, His class was the hardest Accounting class I have taken so far just based on the material. He was not helpful at all.. He did not have notes. If you want to succeed do the exercise questions.. every one of them. simply reading the text will not result in a passing mark

2.0
5.0
ACCT3310
Jul 8, 2014

45% class average on first midterm. that tell you everything. stay away.

5.0
3.0
ACCT3410
Grade: F
Aug 20, 2014

John is very approachable & professional. His technique is to teach students to learn on their own. He doesn't lecture a lot. Class time is used mostly in practicing the exercises in the textbook. He's very helpful in answering questions one-on-one. However, if you didn't read the material before class, you will have difficulty understanding.

5.0
3.0
ACCT3310
Apr 26, 2015

John is one of the best accounting profs at kpu. Only take intermediate accounting if you are committed to put in the effort and there is no way you can't do well in this class. He tells you to focus on the important topics so make sure to attend all the classes and pay attention at all times. Thanks John Western!!

3.0
3.0
3310
Grade: A
Sep 7, 2015

3310 is a hard course and his lectures can get quite boring, but he's an approachable and nice instructor. I try not to miss a class because he'll mention textbook questions that you should practice and those questions are most likely to appear on exams.

5.0
3.0
ACCT3110
Grade: A-
Dec 11, 2015

Acct 3110 is hard. It's depend upon the teacher how he relate course material. I like the style of teaching of John. Interesting lectures. Best prof so far...

2.0
5.0
ACCT1210
Mar 2, 2016

useless class. barely need to teaches yourself. tests are so difficult and unreasonable. cant stand fot his class.

1.0
5.0
ACT1210
Mar 15, 2016

I cannot say enough bad things. He should not be permitted to teach ACT1210. From the start, he made it clear he was un interested in teaching such a "novice" course. He is extremely UNREASONABLE. he thinks everyone should understand everything, and makes you feel dumb if you don't. His tests are WAY too advanced, and seems likehe wants ppl to fail

5.0
3.0
ACCT1210
Grade: A
Apr 17, 2016

Great teacher with experience in the field that he relates to for the lessons. Gives lots of practice questions in class and goes around helping students. Marks come from the 2 midterms, final and WileyPlus homework. Spending time reading the material, doing the practice questions and the online homework made the course really easy.

3.0
4.0
ACCT3310
Grade: B+
Jul 6, 2016
Would take again

Good instructor but has old-school teaching style. Sometimes spends too much time talking and often doesn't reply to emails. Lots of homework (Wiley chapter assign + next chapter Wiley pretest each week). Pretests cover stuff not in text and stuff that will be taught next class (which is stupid). PPTs are useless - attendance is mandatory.

1.0
4.0
ACCT3310
Jul 18, 2016
Wouldn't take again

John is a really nice person but definately not a good prof. His lectures consist of him not teaching but talking to himself and he rarely will go over how to go about doing questions and just expects you to know it. His tests are impossible to finish. Each MC takes at least 5 min and then there are about 5 written questions. I don't recommend him!

5.0
3.0
ACCT3410
Grade: B-
Aug 8, 2016
Would take again

If you practice on the exercise that you did in the class, you will pass EASILY.

1.0
5.0
ACCT1210
Grade: D
Nov 21, 2016
Wouldn't take again

avoid at all costs. Very bad teacher, horrible at lectures. The exams are way to advanced as he likes to " test beyond basic skill level" no thanks.

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Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

38%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B-

71% confidence
Based on 7 grades
Most common grades:
A (2)
F (1)
A- (1)
Grade Distribution
A(2)B(1)C(0)D(1)F(1)A-/B+(2)
Based on 7 reported grades
A: 2
F: 1
A-: 1
B+: 1
Common Tags
Tough Grader (1)
Rating Trend

Declining

-0.68 avg change
Dec
Mar
Apr
Jul
Aug
Nov
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

ACCT3455

5.0

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ACCING2293

5.0

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ACCT3445

5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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