4.0

Kurt Fanning

Accounting - Grand Valley State University

4.0
Quality
2.1
Difficulty
87%
Would Retake
94
Reviews
4.0
Quality
2.1
Difficulty
4.2
Helpful
3.8
Clarity

87%

Would Retake

94

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What Students Say

Well, in this particular instances if you approach this course from that particular perspective, then you'll have to fight the little battles of Professor Fanning

ACC213 - 2.0 rating

In this particular instance is said about 100 times per lecture

ACC340 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

37%

Textbook Required

0%

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Grade Distribution
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Based on 23 reported grades
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A-: 4
B+: 3
B: 3
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Reviews (94)
3.0
3.0
ACC213
Oct 24, 2000

No Comments

2.0
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ACC340
Dec 4, 2000

He is SOO boring, reads directly from book and mumbles A LOT!

4.0
2.0
ACC213
Feb 24, 2001

No Comments

4.0
2.0
ACC213
Feb 26, 2001

Nice, Reads and teaches everything from book, kinda wierd but clear and good tea

5.0
1.0
ACC213
Feb 26, 2001

thoroughly reviews test material, helpful, understands material well, good fella

5.0
1.0
ACC340
Mar 28, 2001

Good teacher, mumbles at times, but easy

5.0
2.0
ACC340
Jun 24, 2001

He is a good prof. He lets you know exactly what is going to be on the test.

5.0
1.0
AIS
Oct 6, 2001

Nice guy, easy test, very monotone!

5.0
2.0
ACC340
Dec 19, 2001

Very straight forward. Very practical. Funny jokes!

2.0
4.0
ACC340
Grade: C
Jan 3, 2002

tough materail unless youre a computer software wiz

3.0
2.0
ACC340
Apr 16, 2002

Bring highlighter. Tells you what to study for exam and nothing else.

5.0
3.0
ACC340
Apr 22, 2002

Runs a fast-paced classroom, make sure you are ready to keep up, tests are tough

5.0
3.0
ACC213
Jun 18, 2002

this prof is great! Tells exactly what is on exams. He's upbeat and very helpful

5.0
3.0
ACC2133
Jun 22, 2002

great proff and funny guy, pay attention he gives good test hints

5.0
3.0
ACC340
Nov 18, 2002

Tells you only what you need to know. great prof

5.0
2.0
ACC340
Nov 20, 2002

No Comments

4.0
2.0
MGT268
Dec 2, 2002

Very clear about what to study for exams

5.0
1.0
ACC340
Feb 2, 2003

extremely easy, tells you what to highlight in text & that's what on the exams!!

5.0
2.0
ACC340
Apr 24, 2003

Tells you exactly what's on the exam. Tests are still challenging though. Have to really pay attention in class. He speaks in run-on sentences. Just email him on project questions. He'll just give you the answer!

5.0
2.0
ACC341
Feb 23, 2003

No Comments

5.0
2.0
ACC213
Jun 11, 2003

If you have to take this class, TAKE THIS PROF!!!! He makes a tough subject really easy. I couldnt have asked for a better prof.

5.0
2.0
ACCT213
Jun 30, 2003

he is one of the best

5.0
2.0
ACC213
Nov 6, 2003

Awesome prof. Tells you exactly what to study, and relates it to real life.

4.0
2.0
ACC213
Nov 25, 2003

A "Handy dandy" professor who will teach you in a "completely unadulterated" way in "some manner shape or form." Seriously he's completely scatterbrained but gives you exactly what you need to get a good grade if you do some

4.0
1.0
ACC213
Dec 4, 2003

This guy is one of the best teachers I have had at GVSU!!, if you bring your book to class, he tells you what to highlight, and that stuff is exactly all thats on the tests, its great says"in some manner shape or form" and "handy dandy&quot

4.0
1.0
ACC213
Dec 7, 2003

Excellent Prof!! Recommend anyone to take this prof for ACC. He tells you exactly what to study for the tests, all you have to do is "run with it"

5.0
2.0
ACC213
Dec 8, 2003

Excellent professor. Worked hard to explain the stuff that mattered and discard the junk. Unfortunately I found myself repeating his little sayings after each class. Recommended.

4.0
2.0
ACC213
Dec 10, 2003

Discards all the "crap" and gives you the "pure unadulterated" stuff that you need to know. Seriously one of the best profs I've ever had; translates something confusing like accounting into something anyone could understand.

5.0
2.0
ACC213
Dec 12, 2003

Great guy. Tells you exactly what you will be tested on. Knows the material and knows how to teach it.

5.0
3.0
ACC213
Dec 15, 2003

Tells you everything you need to know for both quizes and tests. Make sure you are there everyday or you will not know what will be on the tests. Great funny guy!

5.0
3.0
ACC213
Jan 5, 2004

One of the best at GVSU. Makes the class easy and keps your attention and interest throughout. He is not all together there, but that is one of the factors that makes him good. :-)

5.0
3.0
ACC213
Jan 5, 2004

very good, must pay attention in class because he goes through stuff prety fast

2.0
1.0
ACC213
Feb 27, 2004

OMG, can you say typical accountant. He hikes his pants up to his chest and wears glasses three inches thick. Might as well hit the snooze button and skip this class, you'll be sleeping in 10 min anyway.

4.0
1.0
ACC213
Mar 16, 2004

Get ready to hear "In some manner shape or form" 20+ times per class. Nice guy though, very smart, and spoon-fed you all the answers before the tests/quizzes.

3.0
3.0
ACC213
Apr 15, 2004

He's alright. Very funny and friendly. Tells you what to highlight in the book. Notes are pretty convoluted and messy. Sometimes quizzes THEN teaches after the fact. Still can't figure out LCD projector.

5.0
3.0
ACC213
Apr 15, 2004

Go to class because he tells you EVERYTHING you need to know for quizzes and exams. Very nice prof., but tends to say "in some manner, shape, or form" an annoying amount of times. Take him regardless!

4.0
2.0
ACC213
Apr 21, 2004

Nice guy, but the class can get boring! Is very clear on what will be tested on and what you need to know. You have to go to ALL classes and be prepared to work.

5.0
3.0
ACT213
Apr 21, 2004

They broke the mold here. If you want the stereo-typical accountant turned professor, you've found it. It is a lot of material, but Ole' Fanny teaches verbatim right out of the text and tells you exactly will be on his exams.. Take this guy, he's a trip.

5.0
2.0
ACC213
Apr 21, 2004

great proff...though he could change the statement "some manner shape or form"!!!

5.0
2.0
ACC213
Apr 22, 2004

THE BEST PROF EVER!!!

5.0
2.0
ACC213
Apr 27, 2004

Dr. Fanning is the BEST accounting teacher. His final is somewhat hard, but other than that, he is very nice, tells you exactly what to study and makes accounting easy. Definetely take him if you dont like accounting. He makes it understandable.

5.0
1.0
ACC213
Jun 10, 2004

The typical absent minded prof in demeanor, but great teacher. Smart aleck comments under his breath crack you up if you hear them. Tells you exactly what you need to know for tests and teaches very well.

4.0
2.0
ACC213
Dec 1, 2004

This class is boring as hell, but Fanning tells you EXACTLY what you need to know for tests and stuff. Tests are pretty easy if you go to class.

4.0
2.0
ACC340
Dec 12, 2004

He tells you what to highlight for the tests, which makes studying a lot easier. This does not mean that you can't learn the material too. He does give you exposure to different things in a hands on manner which makes it easier to learn.

5.0
1.0
ACC340
Dec 13, 2004

Tells you what you need to know. Assignments are mostly done in class. Very nice professor, but I feel I missed out on something by taking this class with him. Don't really learn anything, just memorize it for the test.

4.0
2.0
ACC213
Dec 18, 2004

This is a really boring class, and I didn't really learn anything. The class would have held my attention a little more if we hadn't done the same type of problem 5 times in a row in the same day. He does tell you EVERYTHING that will be on the test, which I actually think is pretty annoying.

5.0
1.0
ACC213
Jun 26, 2005

He is a great prof. I really actually learned a lot, he tells you everything for each test, but he motivated me not to just memorize it and it was the first class I actually did most of my readings in. He is great overall and you should not be worried about taking him!!!

4.0
2.0
ACC213
Dec 2, 2005

Class is straight-forward. He tells you what to know and doesnt trick you. Make sure you know how to do the problems, and youll be fine.

5.0
1.0
ACC213
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Dec 6, 2005

Best Acct teacher there is. He is way better than Stovall. He knows that the students only cares about their grade and thus he caters his class to making sure everyone gets an A. TAKE FANNING!! You'll love him (he's quarky too)!

4.0
3.0
ACCT213
Dec 7, 2005

He's an ok prof. He tells you everything you need to know for the exams. Projects are helpful as well. Overall, not a bad prof. i would take him again

5.0
2.0
ACC213
Dec 21, 2005

Good prof..tells you exactly what is on all exams. Would take again.

5.0
1.0
ACCT213
Dec 23, 2005

very easy. knows how to teach. tells you everything you need to know. doesn't bore you with blah acct. class gets out early every time. really funny. easy A. you can't go wrong with fanning.

5.0
1.0
ACC340
Aug 10, 2006

Funniest, most synical man you will ever meet. Has a crass comment for everything in class, but he goes through the book and tells you what is important, but I would read it all, just in case. I do not think we were ever there for more than 40 minutes.

5.0
2.0
ACC340
Dec 10, 2007

Psshh...I don't think he could make the class any easier. He tells you exactly what you will need to know and nothing you won't.

4.0
2.0
ACC213
Jul 16, 2007

He is a very good prof. My only concern was that he didn't really teach us the material, he just told us what we needed to know. Very helpful if you didn't understand something. Got out of class early every day. Good prof to take if you are taking this class in the summer.

5.0
1.0
ACC322
Apr 20, 2008

I took him for 340 as well and was just as easy for both. He tells you what you need to know (just highlight it in the book) and goes over problems that you will need to know for the tests. Gives you easy homework and you get out early almost every day. Take him if you can if you don't understand accounting.

5.0
3.0
ACC340
May 5, 2008

Good professor. Must attend classes in order to know what is on test. Do not take for granted that he tells you what is on the test, still need to study well. Always willing to help.

5.0
1.0
ACC340
Nov 24, 2008

ACC 340 with Kurt Fanning is great! The homework is not too demanding, and the exams are fair. Kurt is very helpful, and very funny! The lectures usually end up being short, so if you're lucky you will get out early! I would recommend the night class by far! Everyone should be able to get an A if you have enough time to study for the exams.

5.0
2.0
ACC340
Dec 4, 2008

GO TO CLASS!! He tells you EXACTLY what is on the exams and what you need to know out of the book. I took it 6-9 and we got out before 8 most of the time.

3.0
3.0
ACC340
Apr 22, 2009

He goes through the book and tell you just what you need to know for exam. Easy follow-a-long assignments to show you the programs. They make up a lot of the points. Nice guy, would recommend

5.0
4.0
ACC340
Dec 19, 2009

Very friendly and helpful teacher, remembers your name by the 3rd class (!!!). IT couldn't get most of the software for the class running in the lab properly, but I still learned tons and would highly recommend this class. Experienced professor who makes an effort to stay up-to-date on current technology and issues and make you learn them too. A+

5.0
1.0
ACC340
Dec 19, 2009

Excellent professor, funny and helpful. Tells you what to highlight and what you need to know for test. Took at night, out by 8 latest most of the classes.

5.0
3.0
ACC340
Dec 23, 2010

He tells you exactly what you need to know. His tests can be a little tricky but if you study the material, it is not hard to do well in the class. He is a great prof. and will for sure take him again in the future!!

3.0
4.0
ACC340
Apr 29, 2011

If you're good at cramming complex terms into your brain with little to no explanation, then by all means you'll love his exams. If understanding logic and working through problems is your thing, then you will struggle. Friendly, funny, and knowledgeable guy... but his quality as an instructor is questionable.

3.0
3.0
ACC213
Aug 26, 2011

He's a nice guy, and knows his stuff, but his lectures are often disjointed and fail to flow. The only way to do well in this class is to do and re-do the problems over and over until you can do them in your sleep, and memorize every concept he throws at you without searching for an explanation. Memorization without application = learned nothing.

4.0
3.0
ACC213
Dec 18, 2012

Knows his stuff. Most classes he reads out of the book, tells which page #s will be on the quizzes and exams, then guides the class through exercise problems. Exams MC and T/F are a bit tough but the exercise problems are a piece of cake if you practice them a couple times

5.0
3.0
ACC340
Oct 6, 2014

He's the nicest man and very helpful with the homework assignments and also tells you what to highlight in the book for exams. would recommend him. I took as a 6-9 but was almost always a 6-8.

3.0
1.0
ACC340
Grade: A-
Dec 20, 2014

I took this as a night class. Professor Fanning is a great professor but he doesn't like night classes and it shows. If you just read the book you will do well.

5.0
2.0
ACC340
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2014

Most helpful prof. Nice man. Go to class because he will tell you what will be on the exams. Quite a few homework assignments but only a couple are tricky. Gives you time in class to do hw so he can help you. Highly recommend him!

4.0
1.0
ACC213
Grade: A
Mar 23, 2015

He does a great job of communicating what you need to know for the tests, "projects" are very easy and there is no homework per se in the class. Plus he is super adorable. I 3 Kurt.

1.0
3.0
ACC213
Mar 25, 2015

After taking his class and being more confused by lectures than helped I don't know how he has such a high rating. Talk about teach to the test... the only thing you really get out of class is when he has you open the book and tells you what pages the test questions are from. I would not recommend him.

4.0
1.0
ACC213
Mar 26, 2015

If you have to take ACC 213 as a general business requirement, TAKE IT WITH FANNING. I really struggled with 212 but this class was a breeze. He tells you EXACTLY (like word for word what the question is) what will be on the test. Go to class, write down every random page number he says, you will get an A.

4.0
2.0
ACC213
Apr 27, 2015

His tests can be difficult, especially the multiple choice. But the quizzes and problems are easy. Just make sure you attend lecture! He gives all the answers to projects, quizzes, and test questions during lecture, and you leave at least 15 minutes early every day. Also if you attend office hours for any help he'll give you the answers too.

3.0
2.0
416
May 27, 2015

Could skip every class and had it not effect your learning or grade at all. Was actually really excited about this course initially...

1.0
3.0
ACC340
Grade: A-
Dec 17, 2015

It is very difficult to learn anything from professor Fanning's lectures. He mostly just points out sections in the book to know and rambles on about things absolutely no one can follow. Talks way over student's heads; does not know how to explain things in simple terms. Take anyone but Fanning.

4.0
1.0
ACC340
Grade: A
Jan 5, 2016

Easy A. Goes through the book in class and says exactly what will be on the exam. Have your pen and book ready, and write what he says he will test on. Memorize it. Always finishes lectures early so you can work on the projects. Always says "in this particular instances," so be prepared to be annoyed by that. Lectures are boring, but A's aren't!

2.0
3.0
ACCT213
Grade: A-
Apr 2, 2016

Kurt is the most confusing professor I have ever had, however he literally lays your entire tests out for you. If you are comfortable with being given the exact ideas on tests including math problems and teaching yourself all of it then take him. It's an easy A only if you attend lecture and write down exactly what he tells you.

5.0
1.0
ACC416
Grade: A
Apr 8, 2016

Kurt goes through the Info Systems Auditing textbook and gives you things to highlight. The highlighted things make up the exam. He posts a study guide with page numbers and lists how many multiple choice or T/F he created from that specific page. Makes his exams easier. Grades on a curve. Class projects: IDEA, Tableau, SEC paper, and presentation.

2.0
2.0
ACC213
Grade: B+
Apr 24, 2016

Well, in this particular instances if you approach this course from that particular perspective, then you'll have to fight the little battles of Professor Fanning.

3.0
3.0
ACC340
Grade: B+
Dec 6, 2016
Would take again

Night class was relaxed. Always out by 7:45ish. 500 points worth of tests and 130ish points for projects, which are all guaranteed if you do them. Tests were tough for me, but others did really well. The whole class is him going through the book and highlighting the important stuff.

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
4.0
ACC340
Grade: B
Dec 18, 2016
Would take again

He says, "In that particular instance" a lot, which can be annoying. There were 5 tests throughout the course they were tough. All he does during the class periods is go over the book and highlight what might be on the exam. He doesn't really explain what it is, just tells us to highlight it.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
3.0
2.0
ACC340
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2016
Would take again

He says, "in this particular instances" at least 100 times per lecture, which can make it difficult to focus on what he is saying. There are a handful of easy homework assignments with flexible due dates and 5 exams. If you write down exactly what he tells you "may" be a question or what paragraphs are highlighted in the book, this class is easy.

TEST HEAVY
4.0
2.0
ACC340
Grade: B-
Mar 14, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This guy is a character. Class consists of him going through the book and highlighting what will be on the test. He doesn't force you to pay attention and you can do assignments in class. However, he tells you exactly what is on the exam so its good to listen. Kind of hard to follow since he's a bit quirky but pretty good professor.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
ACC213
Grade: B
Dec 18, 2017
Would take again

Very understanding. Show up and work hard and he will make sure you do well.

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
3.0
ACC340
Grade: B
Apr 23, 2018
Would take again

In this particular instance is said about 100 times per lecture. The class is a lot of busy work which can easily be taken care of in class time. Lecture consists of him going over what to highlight in the book that could be on the exam. Its an easy B but youll have to study hard on exams to get an A.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
ACC340
Nov 28, 2018
Would take again

Great prof. Show up, highlight the textbook as he tells you what is on the exam. "In these particular instances" you should be fine. Exams aren't too bad. A decent number of homework assignment but most are really easy and have step by step instructions. Homeworks are very easy points. Very funny and knowledgeable guy.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
ACC340
Grade: A
Nov 30, 2018
Would take again

I LOVED class with Fanning. I cannot say enough good things about him. The class takes a little effort, but Fanning knows that and if he sees you putting in work, he makes it easy to do well.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
2.0
ACC340
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Fanning is funny guy and a good professor. He has lots of experience and shares those experiences and insight with his students. You'll get a good grade as long as you pay attention to what he wants you to know in the book and do the homework. The homework is easy, pay attention to his instructions and he is very helpful if you ask him.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
ACC340
Grade: A-
Dec 18, 2018
Would take again

Professor Fanning was one of the best teachers I ever had. He taught in a very unique style that let the students clearly understand what was expected from them. Homework was relatively easy and useful, and study guides accurately reflected what was on the exam. The only downside of this course is the amount of reading required.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
4.0
2.0
ACC340
May 7, 2019
Would take again

Very good and straightforward professor. The book is your lifeline in the class, since he uses it to tell you exactly whats on the exam so make sure you buy it. We always got out early and the exams weren't that bad as long as you studied for them. Curves heavily.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
1.0
2.0
ACC340
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2019
Wouldn't take again

In this particular instance, I wouldn't suggest this professor. He just tells you what to highlight in the textbook and that would be the deal. Its not a very hard class and all these fun little things so that would be the case. But I didn't learn much from that perspective. I did quick cram for exams though and that would be the deal. Get it?

3.0
2.0
ACC340
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2019
Would take again

Class is pretty easy. Basically you go to class with your textbook and he tells you what to study in the book for the exam. Homework assignments are easy and he gives you plenty of time to do them.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
4.0
2.0
ACC213
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2020
Would take again

Kurt is super caring and he really just wants you to learn. his lectures are sort of boring but it makes him happy when students show up. there are unlimited attempts on homework and the exams aren't too hard. there are just a lot of exams but at least he drops one. overall a really nice guy

Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
3.0
ACC213
Grade: B+
Dec 28, 2020
Would take again

2 homework assignments due every week, one was multiple choice video questions (super easy points) and the second was actual math questions on connect. The second assignment is how I learned all the material for the exams. The exams are a mix of questions you can get online and problems you actually have to work out. He truly wants you to do well.

Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
Caring
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

37%

Textbook Required

0%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 22 grades
Most common grades:
A (10)
A- (4)
B+ (3)
Grade Distribution
A(10)B(4)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(7)
Based on 23 reported grades
A: 10
A-: 4
B+: 3
B: 3
Common Tags
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Skip class? You won't pass. (5)
LECTURE HEAVY (4)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (4)
Hilarious (4)
TEST HEAVY (3)
Caring (3)
Get ready to read (3)
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5.0

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2.3

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