I took summer sem with him and he is pretty good. Answers all our questions & has great sense of humor too! He is a very kind and humble lecturer. Explains very clear and makes it simple for us. Wish we had more lecturers like him,wish I could take 514 and 504 with him. Wish we had more lecturers like him.

Rushes to class 15 minutes behind schedule while chewing a hot dog, then stares at his laptop for another 20min, then skips through slides for two hours and goes home. The midterms were easy ( he wrote them), the final was BRUTAL( he did not write it).Overall very down to earth, approacable,ocasionally funny, very disorganized not the best teacher

Took this course in the spring semester that only lasts for around 2 months. Keith explains the material very clearly but it is best if you come to class prepared. This will help you grasp the concepts much better and save you time. The midterms were hard but doable. The final was a killer but I guess he is a good marker and wants you to pass.

Really great teacher, I could sit through a three hour lecture no problem. He focuses more on content rather than doing problems. His midterms were not that bad, but the final was tough. Really good teacher, take him if you want to learn.

Very good professor. Will help you during his office hours and explain things if you don't understand it. In class though, lots of time where students can spend it talking as we are working on the exercises. These exercises are taken up in class shortly after.

he can be picky when it comes to mark. He is some what chill considering he wears the same shirt everyday. Other than that dry sence of humor can get annoying but via problem example you will learn stuff, if you never took acc before.

Professor Whelan is a great man! he explains the concepts well and his midterm exams were fair despite being challenging. Just practice the questions and it will become second nature. Overall good prof! Thank you sir! (:

great use of examples, knows what hes doing. however, his exams are hard, does not prepare you well for exams. he's got a bit of an attitude too so watch out for that but generally a nice guy

HE IS A GOOD PROF. HOWEVER THE COURSE IS HARD, SO ARE THE EXAMS. YOU REALLY NEED TO VERYYY HARD TO ATTAIN THE GRADE YOU WANT. THE PROF DOESNT REPLY EMIAIL ON TIME AND SOMETIMES DOESNT. I REALLY WISH HE BELL CURVES THE MIDTERM MARK...AS IT WAS 60 :/

Very hard midterm and final. Calm and easy going. But if you want a high mark you have to work for it. Not getting it for free

He's alright, knowledgeable and approachable, can make class interesting. His midterms are a bit different and harder compared to other 514 profs (more on theory). Doable, but low class avgs! Won't return them (small testbank), not the best option. Sort of disorganized at times. Course is much worse than 414, so study hard! Scared for the final! :|

the first midterm was fair and was similar to the textbook questions. however the 2nd midterm and especially the final exam were brutal and very different from the textbook. all his tests are from testbanks and are really complicated.

He is a very good at teaching in class ... Never makes the class bored & give real life examples.., however his tests are really HARD...you have to study very hardto attain the mark u want... The FINAL WAS BRUTALLL... & I really he bell curves the final mark ... Since he told some concepts which wouldn't show ... Did actually show up on Final ....

Pretty good prof, just goes over the main stuff you need to know and cracks a couple jokes. He is kind of a hard marker but he pretty much tells you what is on the final which helps. This course is actually harder than 410 though.

You need to know your stuff well before you come to class since he goes over the material pretty quickly. He covers the main topics that you need to know before exams, so at least you have an idea whats going to be on it. He doesn't bellcurve, but is a fair marker and wants his students to do well.

He is not an easy prof. On final he told you to study one thing and came the opposite. You have to work really hard to get the mark you want. Half the class did really bad on final since some topics wasnt taught in his class.

took in summer school, so easy!

Professor Whelan is one of the best accounting professors at Ryerson. First off he goes through the slides well and explains the concept well! He connects it to real life examples and his midterm is a bit tough. Final was easy took questions from textbook. Also bumps your mark if its say 67% to 70% This is for ppl who need 70% to continue acc major

He likes to flip through powerpoints and talk a lot, so a lot of self study in this class is vital to understanding anything. I found him to be a fair marker. I also had him for ACC504, and since he likes theory so much he is great at teaching cases and I highly recommend him for 504.

Keith is very helpful and always so prompt with any question. He explains everything with life examples and excellent discussions which makes attending the class so much fun and practical!! Straightforward. Great professor!

Just love his teaching style and lecture although I have to say that it is not going anywhere most of the time. However, you can get a lot out of him when he is not fooling around. I find him very helpful. Make sure you know your case format well if you have him.

Pleasant experience with him. Definitely not a bird course although it is not that difficult either with enough practice. Make sure you practice and practice and practice. Well, isn't it the same for all accounting courses. Don't expect him to spend a great deal of time going over every single detail.

Professor Whelan is a very knowledgeable prof. Basically get the format down for the cases right practice them and you will get a good mark in his class. The midterm is easy the final is slightly harder in the sense of content you read and prepare for cases.

Professor Whelan is a very knowledgeable professor. This is a tough course but with hard work you can do well. The first midterm is a bit tough so practice a lot of problems. The second midterm and final exam are from the test bank so practice those type of questions. My final advice DON'T TAKE THINGS FOR GRANTED.Study ALL chapters evenly!

I have had Keith for every single one of my accounting courses since first year and have always done well. He is a great professor. He is very compassionate and helpful. He is extremely reasonable and fair when it comes to marking. Whoever said he lies about what is going to be on tests is wrong. It is the opposite in my experience.

Great prof, knows his slides, explains clearly, answers questions, finishes early, and is available for assistance. He however does not respond quickly to emails but he reviews before an exam. I only failed as I couldn't write the final exam, otherwise I would have done well. Do the questions he asks and you will ace the exams.

Easy marks with iclicker questions. Good prof always asks to make sure everyone understands. Finishes early and responds to emails pretty fast. Does and takes up practice questions from the textbook. Midterm was fair and aplia assignment was fairly easy marks.

Very helpful, gives good examples for everything, makes sure everyone understands the concepts, responds to emails very quickly, overall a great accounting prof!

Very knowledgeable and helpful professor. Great lecturer and would take another class with him in the future.

Best ACC professor one could have! TAKE HIS COURSE!!!!! LOVE HIM!!!

Explains the key concepts with incredible detail and frequently asks students if they understand/need more clarity, while reminding when stuff is important. If you keep up with the homework, you're golden. Midterm and final were very long but fair.

One of the best accounting profs at Ryerson! He uses very clear examples to explain concepts and always makes sure students understand the material. Helps you with problems in class and he's funny. He also finishes class early. TAKE HIS CLASS!!!

He is the one of the best accounting profs ive had. He explains the concepts well, gives great examples and if you ask him a question he gives you a clear answer. I would take him again in a heartbeat. he is also a fair grader and gives students part marks when desereved

I found that taking this course with Whelan allowed me to stay awake the whole class because this guy really knows how to talk. He tends not to go in to too much detail about things (probably the reason I don't fall asleep) but he is always ready to answer any questions you have.

He's a great prof. He's always willing to help and it very clear in his lessons. He always tells us what will definitely be on the exam so that's a plus. If you have questions, he tries his best to make sure you understand. I definitely recommend him

Good sense of humor and a really nice guy. His midterm was hard, but if you stick with him then he'll reward you with the easiest accounting exam in history. The homework he assigns is really close to the stuff that's going to be tested. He uses personal experiences that are really relevant to the material that's being taught. Recommend him highly.

He's a good prof when in comes to lectures as in he explains the concepts clearly and in a very understandable manner. So his test imo were first mid term is hard, the second mid term is harder, and the final exam is hardiest out of them all. It's essential to come to class and do all the home work if you want a decent mark in the course.

Mr. Whelan is a nice man and a very helpful teacher. He explains everything well, important for this challenging Accounting course. He is also quite clear on what is on the examinations and I have found them to be challenging but fair. Since changing the textbook, the solutions to questions are now given, thereby improving this course.

Buy the test bank and you are covered

Everything posted online by course coordinator(accounting head)no matter wht 1st yr accounting class your in. Same stuff posted for ALL classes. Print everything out or work on it on labtop. Textbook chapter,videos,extra practice q#s posted each week. 1 chapter per week. Online accounting homework called aplia(graded) for each week. Proftakesupwrk

Fun lecture, even tho I had it at 8 am. He tries to explain accounting so you can relate to it therefore understand it better. Overall I really enjoyed his class, and would take it again. Only thing I believe he should work on is doing more examples on the board. For accounting it is crucial you do lots of examples in class and at home.

Great prof. Explains material very well and clear. Really nice and helpful. Course itself requires a lot of hard work and time

Keith was an amazing prof. He was always very specific and clear in his lectures. Try to understand the material before going to class and use the class as a way of clarifying anything you didn't understand on your own. Practice, practice, practice and you will do well on his tests!

Keith uses a lot of real-life examples from his career to help you understand the concepts, and this is a pretty heavy course so it definitely helps. He does sometimes rush or brush over things that could use more attention, but he'll always go back and explain for you if you ask. Course load is not determined by him, so disregard that rating here.

Each week, 1 textbook chapter, videos and practice q# posted online by course coordinator (accounting head) no matter what 1st yr accounting class you're in. Same stuff posted for ALL classes. Work on it on labtop or print everything out. This is not graded but for you to learn. Prof will take it up in class. Must do online graded homework applia

All accounting course materials posted by Else Grech (textbook chapter, videos, practice questions) each week. You have to go to Ryerson bookstore and ask to buy applia $70. Applia is online homework that's graded. The ONLY thing prof does is take up work in class. You have iclicker quizzes at start of EVERY class. Buy iclicker off someone.

To do well, don't get behind! Read textbook chapter posted, watch videos and do ALL non graded homework and online graded homework called applia (costs $70). You must go to class. At start of EVERY class there's iclicker quizzes (easy marks). Buy iclicker off someone (i got mine for $20). Ryerson store sells for $60. You will get an A. Prof great

Go to the classes before the midterm and final exam - he gives hints.

Good prof. course itself was easy if u do all the HW and practise. Midterm and exam were fair. Easy to get an A+ if u put in good effort. gives u a lot of part marks, and is available for help. overall nice guy, and is willing to help u. Also responds to emails quickly. have to attend classes for i clicker and practise questions taken up in class

He makes lectures fun because he's very humorous and has lots of hilarious stories related to the concepts we're learning. Very cool guy, and he really knows his stuff. Iclicker quizzes were a super easy grade booster as well.

Great guy loved the class. Loud, clear, helpful, and exams are fair.

Professor Whelan made this course as easy as possible! I had been told the the course is very tough- it is but stay on top of readings and you are guaranteed a good mark! Professor Whelan gives marks wherever possible!

Best ACC414 prof ever! He's a very nice guy and a fair marker. The class is tough, but if you practice the assigned questions on a weekly basis you are guaranteed to do well. Took Julie before and hated her! This prof is a gem!

He's an amazing professor, you wont get bored and you'll understand everything he explains. But you definetley have to do the work.

Honestly, he seems like he will yell at you but he's genuinely a really nice guy. Any time I went to him for questions, he was always helpful. Teaches the materials quite well and clear

Has GREAT stories which really helps you connect and understand concepts. Really cares for his students and emphasizes important things to know. Midterm & final as expected. The course is heavy in general but Whelan makes it bearable. Don't remember a time he didn't dismiss class half an hour early. Tries to learn everyones names which I liked.

This prof is great! He will go into depth about the topics and help as much as possible. He really knows his stuff and can also be funny from time to time. Can't go wrong with this guy. However the course itself requires a lot of reading and understanding before class, so make sure you know what you need to beforehand.

Very good about explaining new concepts, an overall great prof.

Whelan was a great prof for explaining new concepts. He always stops the lecture to ask if everyone understands. He also encourages group work, which gives you time to work through problems in class so there is minimal homework. The only thing doesn't give a break so he lets you leave class early instead. Overall great prof

Good professor but he explains things way too quickly. Accounting is not my strong suit but he has definitely helped me understand it a bit better. Be prepared to do a bit of in-class work.

Keith was a fair marker and you learn a lot from his lectures

Good Prof but requires a lot of reading beforehand

He is a great person. He helps by providing real life examples to we can relate to. He teaches fairly well but loves to end early. IClicker quizes were easy especially if you have knowledgeable people in your group. Do your reading prior to class and you should easily do well.

Great prof! Although he seemed to rush through class, he gave many opportunities to practice and ask questions. He is very knowledgeable on accounting and teaches through the use of examples and personal experiences. Tests were hard but marked fairly easily. He gave many part marks as he doesnt want you to fail the class.

There's a quiz every class, so you have to show up. Not much teaching done during lectures as you're expected to do the readings beforehand. You'll be fine if you do so.

Great professor, good teacher and easy marker. As long as you go to class, you have no excuse to not do well.

Keith was the most inspiring, caring and honest prof I have ever had the honor to be taught by. Every time I step into his clean, cozy class I immediately feel the fantastic vibes he gives off. I strongly urge everyone to get a chance to meet him. Cheers!

nice dude, acc is tough so just stay on top and you will do fine. Keith will help you get through it.

Great teacher, really wants his students to do well. You do have to read the textbook though because during the lectures, he does questions to better understand the concepts, so read the textbook before going to class. He does a great job explaining how to do the questions, and knows what he's talking about.

ACC100 can be a confusing course if it is your first time dealing with accounting. Attending Keith's lectures are helpful because they provide you with run through of questions which on top of the textbook work provide you with the information to do well in this course. Keith seems to be a caring professor who is kind and always willing to help

Great prof and great teaching. He is really kind and will acc help you but you need to ASK! Accessible outside of class had office hours on Saturday Evenings and held webinar sessions for exam/midterm review. Great choice I will def take again!!

He was really helpful during the pandemic online classes. Make sure you read the chapter before you come and dont miss any classes. Dont be shy to ask questions! Hes very nice about it and explains very clearly.

I had him and was really scared before the semester started because his ratings were questionable. But honestly he wasn't a bad prof at all, very accommodating because of the pandemic and encouraged everyone to ask questions and took time to answer all of them. But one thing is; he doesn't post his lectures, so for answers you need to go to class

Great professor, quick to respond to student concerns, goes over many practice questions in class.

Good professor, attend and listen to the lectures in addition to reading the provided PDF textbook and you will do fine.

PAY PAY PAY ATTENTION!!! Keith is a great prof, I had him this winter semester and I learned a lot BECAUSE I PAID ATTENTION. He lets his students ask as many questions as they want even during lectures because he wants to make sure everyone understands the material. Look at his slides before class (there aren't that many) and you will do well.

He is awesome at teaching. However, he doesn't have the recording. If you miss his class, you won't have answers of the class demo questions. If you don't preview, it will be difficult to understand the examples he talks about in class. This way of teaching may be difficult for some students.

Great professor. Takes a (non-mandatory) record of students' attendance in class to track how class attendance correlates with their final grades as a side project. I recommend, at a minimum, attending classes where he goes over the practice questions to learn the answering process. He does post solutions after class.

Great prof. He helps his students to understand the material. The tests are fair and reflect the homework content. He reviews all questions afterward and adjusts if all students do not perform well on a particular question or feel they do not have enough time. Homework is easy to get 100% on. Tests were open textbook but not notes.

One of the gems at TMU, Keith wants to see his students suceed unlike some of the other professors in this department. He's easily accessible and posts solutions in case you don't understand weekly problems. 10/10 would recommend.

Keith is a good prof and I would recommend taking this class with him if you can. The material of the course and the course itself is definitely a bit hard but you will pass taking the class with him if you put in the effort. He does go fast in his lectures but he is always available to help clarify any questions.

Take Keith for 615 at all costs! He really does care about his students and wants them to pass. His tests/exams are prepared fairly and graded easily and are similar to textbook questions assigned, the textbook is a must-read for this course. He posts lecture slides, notes and answers to the questions. Definitely better than the other professor.

Honestly I never went to class but the only reason why I did well was because I read the textbook like a maniac. If you do not read the textbook you will not do well. As for Keith his exams were very fair, he's an easy marker and a caring guy. He's very accessible outside of class and will always answer any questions u have. Best prof 4 this class

You need to attend class. I had to miss some, and my grade tanked significantly. He is willing to go over examples as many times as needed and is super responsive via email. Practice. Practice. Practice.

Prof Keith is actually a great professor who cares about his students. I wish he would do the in-class Excel step by step, and I felt that the exams were not similar to the homework. However, he does a great job explaining concepts and is open to answering all questions.

Professor Whelan cares about his students, and as the other review mentioned, I wish he went over the excel problems more in class. He is very lenient with marking and gives a lot of part marks. He is also not very responsive to emails, but still explains concepts very clearly and cares about his students.