4.1

Margaret Tower

Accounting - DePaul University

4.1
Quality
3.1
Difficulty
82%
Would Retake
140
Reviews
4.1
Quality
3.1
Difficulty
4.1
Helpful
4.1
Clarity

82%

Would Retake

140

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official
140 total ratings

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What Students Say

I think that accurately reflects her teaching ability

ACC309H - 2.0 rating

One of the most amazing professors I have ever taken

ACC305 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

94%

Textbook Required

33%

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Most common grades:
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A+ (7)
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Grade Distribution
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Based on 41 reported grades
A: 14
A+: 7
A-: 5
Not sure yet: 5
Common Tags
Respected (24)
Caring (13)
Skip class? You won't pass. (11)
Gives good feedback (8)
EXTRA CREDIT (8)
Accessible outside class (8)
Clear grading criteria (7)
Test heavy (6)
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Ratings by Course

ACCT101

5.0

(3)

ACC101102

5.0

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HON101

5.0

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ACCT304

5.0

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ACC250

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ACC309H

4.7

ACCT102

4.0

ACT102

4.0

ACC305

3.9

ACC304

3.6

Reviews (139)
5.0
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ACCT101
Sep 23, 2003

She curves the midterm and final grades very well. She goes over every homework assigned, and give very good review!

5.0
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ACC101
Oct 21, 2003

Great teacher. Really cares about the progress of her students.

5.0
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ACC101
Oct 22, 2003

awesome teacher she is the best couldnt think of takign this class with anyone else !!

5.0
2.0
ACC101
Nov 10, 2003

Very good professor, understands that the subject is very hard. She does not want people to drop her class, so she gives many extra credit assignments and goes over all homework in class.

5.0
2.0
ACC101
Nov 13, 2003

a great teacher..explains the material very well and clearly. goes over all the homework. midterm isnt to hard at all as long as you do all the homework. friendly.

5.0
2.0
ACC101
Dec 8, 2003

Great professor, she really cares about students. do all the homework and everything will be fine

5.0
2.0
ACC101
Feb 9, 2004

BEST accounting teacher at DePaul, guaranteed...she explains very clearly and really cares about how well her students are doing/understanding the material

5.0
2.0
ACC101102
Grade: A-
Feb 24, 2004

Explains things very well and will help you with any questions you have. Grades on a decent curve and the tests are easy to study for, based off the notes for the most part.

5.0
2.0
ACC101
Feb 27, 2004

by far the best professor i had at depaul. really cares for her students and makes sure they understand it. goes over hw very thouroughly, don't be spookeed about the midterm, she's easy going on points.

5.0
2.0
ACC102
Feb 28, 2004

Very helpful, always on time, very clear. The final is harder material than the Midterm, but don't worry. Make sure you do your HW and attend..each is 10% of your grade, which is nice. Highly recommended.

5.0
1.0
ACC101
Feb 29, 2004

She really wants you to pass and do well in her class. Class consists of going over homework problems to prepare you for her tests, which are 20 MC from the book, and then free fill in problems. They are easy, and she grades SUPER fair. TAKE HER

5.0
3.0
ACC101
Mar 2, 2004

Great professor, she makes sure you understand and if you dont she will explain it other ways until you do understand it

5.0
1.0
ACCT101
Mar 2, 2004

GREAT PROFESSOR. U need to be a complete idiot not to get at least a "B".

4.0
3.0
ACC101
Mar 10, 2004

Nice but also strict. Very understanding.

5.0
3.0
ACC102
Mar 13, 2004

By far the nicest professor. Honors her office hours always, easy to reach, and very helpful. Her lectures are easy to understand. Overall, great professor, makes the course understandable.

5.0
3.0
ACC101
Mar 17, 2004

Great teacher. Really wants her students to do well. If you do the homework and show up for class, you'll do fine!

5.0
1.0
ACC102
Mar 19, 2004

Great teacher. She explains everything cleary, and makes class easy. She wants everyone to succeed. Her exams are easy, fair and her grading is really fair. she gives a lot of extra credit.

5.0
2.0
ACC102
Mar 26, 2004

She is the best accounting professor u can have out there...very helpful, funny, works hard with her students to help them succeed...make sure u try to keep up with the homework...gives a lot of extra credit....

4.0
4.0
ACC102
Mar 30, 2004

I don't know how come I didn't pass w/ a C-. E-mailed her million times and called her but no reply. she's not that caring for students.

5.0
2.0
ACC102
Apr 1, 2004

She is a great teacher. tests were not too hard compared to my other teachers ive had for ACC. She gives plenty of bonus points and honors her office hours. I recommend students to go to her during her office hours. I got an A in her class.

4.0
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ACC102
Apr 7, 2004

Can't beleive after having those extra bonus point you still don't pass the class. She doesn't return calls or reply e-mails.

4.0
2.0
ACC102
May 18, 2004

Fair grader. great at helping students understand topics. read + do homework = at least a B if not an A.

5.0
2.0
ACC102
Jun 9, 2004

This teacher is one of the best if you don't understand she is gladly to help. Nicew as can be if i can take her for all my classes I would

5.0
3.0
ACC101102
Sep 30, 2004

Life saver!!! I never liked accounting and I never will, but she made me get it and succeed in both required courses. Very kind, helpful and fair. Take her and only her! You'll be forever thankful!

5.0
1.0
ACC102
Oct 19, 2004

The greatest accounting teacher ever! The class is not hard at all. Yes, there is homework but it's easy and counts toward the grade. If you don't like accounting she will make you understand why we need it and you will end up liking it. The accounting party really helps for the final it's great.

5.0
3.0
ACC102
Nov 10, 2004

I HATE accounting, but LOVED this professor. She is soooooo helpful! I recommend her to anyone that is struggling in accounting. Just be in class and pay attention (and do the hw) and you'll do fine.

5.0
3.0
ACC102
Dec 7, 2004

She is a great teacher and I was never really interested in accounting. However her exams are tough enough, but not overwhelmingly tough. She is definitely a fair grades and you definitely need to do your homework to get an A in the class. But she is very helpful too. J/ do your homework!

4.0
4.0
ACC102
Feb 7, 2005

shes horrible dont take her take prof ryan he is the best. she makes you do an acc case for her class which really sucks

1.0
5.0
ACC101
Mar 3, 2005

THE WORST PROF EVER I WOULD RATHER DROP OUT OF SCHOOL, THEN GO THROUGH HER SHE JUDGES BASED ON THEIR LOOKS. SHE EXPEXTS TOO MUCH FROM YOU AS IF YOUR GETTING YOUR PHD. DONT TAKE HER IT WILL BE THE BIGGEST MISTAKE OF YOUR LIFE

2.0
2.0
ACC102
Mar 9, 2005

OK at first I didnt like her but she teaches a lot harder than her actual tests are... so I was very prepared... Got an A with not too much work but i am an acc major

5.0
3.0
ACC102
Mar 13, 2005

She is a great professor and a very nice lady. She teaches accounting using real life examples. she makes it easier to understand accounting. She gives some extra credit and a take home case exam that counts part of the midterm. I would recommend her!!!

4.0
2.0
ACC102
Mar 16, 2005

Prof. Tower is great. She explains everything thoroughly. Yes, she grades homework, but she gives most of the answers in class anyway so it's not too much of a burden. She gives easy problems on the exams, but the multiple choice is kinda hard. And the case study is really not that bad.

5.0
2.0
ACC102
Mar 16, 2005

She is not a hard grader at all. She wants you to get an A. She gives ample opportunities to get an A. She explains everything clearly and is not that strict about attendance.

3.0
2.0
ACC102
Mar 21, 2005

Her lectures are sometimes confusing... I learned most from the book... however she is a good grader and providdes plenty of exctra credit... she also provides a lot of real-world examples in her lectures which are very stimulating... her final was kind of rough though

5.0
3.0
ACC101102
Mar 22, 2005

I would highly recommend Prof. Tower for ACC 101 & 102. If u show up to class, she will make sure that you understand the material. She even pairs students up with tutors if necessary.

5.0
1.0
ACC102
Mar 24, 2005

She is an excellent professor for accounting majors. She explains everything clearly and gives real-world examples in relation to the material. I DEFINITELY recommend her if you really want to learn.

4.0
4.0
ACC102
Mar 26, 2005

I heard many good things about Towers, but I really didn't like her approach. She is not a good teacher. She's boring and can't teach well. Take Patricia Smith if you can.

5.0
2.0
ACC102
Apr 18, 2005

great teacher, very clear, very nice. Says she doesnt curve but for our class she gave us an extra 10% points on our midterm, pretty hard not to get at least a B in this class.

2.0
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ACC101
May 4, 2005

She is the worst teacher at DePaul. Get out of her class while you can especially if you are a girl, she's very ****. This class is horrible, its hard to pass!!!!!!

3.0
1.0
ACC102
May 5, 2005

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3.0
ACCOUNTING
May 8, 2005

take this professor's classes -she is great!

4.0
3.0
ACC304
Jun 15, 2005

I highly recommend her. Her exams are difficult so you need to study! She is very encouraging and wants you to do well. She helps in every way she can. She also holds a review session before the final. She is extremely knowledgeable and brings in a lot of actual business experience. She tells it as it is! Great professor!

5.0
2.0
ACC101
Oct 18, 2005

She is seriously one of the best teachers out there. She's fun, experienced, and although she doesn't have a doctorate, she brings work experience into her teaching. I highly recommend her for any class, especially 101. The midterm was not bad, and she is not a tough grader. Oh, and she's the best dressed professor I know! It's crazy.

5.0
3.0
HON101
Nov 18, 2005

Great prof always willing to help. Try hard and you will do good.

5.0
2.0
ACC303
Nov 24, 2005

Had her for 102 and she's very clear on what she wants on her exams.. she gave extra credit quizzes which motivated me and her exams were not bad they were just right... I squeaked out with a B with not too much work

4.0
4.0
ACC101
Dec 1, 2005

She is a good teacher, she brings work experience to the class. However, she doesn't throughly explain problems, so be willing to learn them on your own..

5.0
3.0
ACC101
Dec 28, 2005

Awesome prof. Her experience really helps and is interesting. I wasn't interested in accounting before but now i am after her class. Do the homework it really helps you to learn. she dosen't assign busy work, it actaully helps.

3.0
3.0
ACC303
Jan 10, 2006

Class was very boring but I assume Cost Accouting can't be too exciting. She lectures alot and speaks in a mono tone voice. Very boring. A stickler for attendance and and tardiness. Didn't do the best job of explaining concepts. May be good for 101 and 102 but for cost McCarthy is the way to go apparently. Midterm and final aren't too bad.

5.0
2.0
ACC102
Mar 11, 2006

AMAZING woman. very nice. dry humor, listen for jokes because she IS funny. Lots of real-world examples that make things more clear. Graded for homework, 2-part midterm, final, attendence and participation. Not hard to get an A... she wants class to succeed so she will curve or provide extra credit. Ive taken her twice and wish i could take more

5.0
3.0
ACC102
Mar 25, 2006

She's a great teacher and sincerely cares about her students. Homework is collected at end of quarter... but don't slack because you'll end up doing bad on the final. Take her.. she's great.

5.0
2.0
ACC102
Apr 24, 2006

Excellent professor. Really explains everything well and has a lot of experience in the field and brings that to the classroom.

5.0
2.0
ACC304
Aug 23, 2006

JUST KEEP UP WITH THE READING AND HOMEWORK

5.0
4.0
ACCT101
Sep 14, 2006

Pretty good teacher with a great work ethic. Willing to help you if you need it-just be courteous. Great person...of course not as great as her son. Don't get any weird ideas, i am her son so just disregard this whole thing, im just bored.

4.0
2.0
ACC102
Dec 6, 2006

She explains things well, but sometimes she does go a little fast. The midterm and final is exactly what she says they are going to be and as long as you pay attention and do the homework you should definitely have at least a B.

4.0
4.0
ACC102
Mar 5, 2007

great teacher, very nice lady. shes very softspoken, and sometimes its hard to stay focused, so go to class awake, and youll be fine!

4.0
2.0
ACC102
Mar 19, 2007

Take this professor. If you go to class, she will help you get through accounting. Tells you what to study, goes through homework answers in class. She REALLY cares about students and helping them succeed. Also tries hard to make accounting at least somewhat interesting. Very available for help in her office. (She hates people leaving class early)

5.0
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ACC304
Jun 20, 2007

Great teacher. Very clear in explaining the material. It was a tough class b/c the material itself is hefty. You have to work hard and do all your homework if you want to get an A. Great class overall.

5.0
2.0
ACC304
Aug 13, 2007

If you stud and do the problems she assigns, you should honestly have no problem getting an A. One time she started crying because some girl bought a small puppy in her class and she thought it was very disrespectful (which it was). HILARIOUS!

4.0
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ACC307
Aug 22, 2007

Everyone is right. Do your homework and go to class. You should do fine. Helps those she wants to help. Nice to those she wants to be nice to. In the simplest of terms, she picks her favorites. Non-favorites have to work just a little bit harder.

2.0
3.0
ACCT102
Mar 20, 2008

goes off on tangents a lot. She is funny but sometimes it takes a minute to catch onto her joke. final is worth 45% and midterm 30%, no quizzes. Homework is graded but very easy as well as attendence. Not the easiest professor in the world. no extra credit but did gave random extra points on the case study. Use eduspace to keep up!

3.0
4.0
ACT102
Mar 24, 2008

I did well in the class but it was hard work because I did not like her teaching style. If you like to come away from a class with clear notes that you can study, it won't happen here. She's kind of all over the place and you basically teach yourself. She does however give away a lot of extra points.

4.0
2.0
ACC555
Mar 24, 2008

Professor Tower explains material well and gives plenty real world examples. She is very patient and answers all questions even if she asks you to hold on for a few minutes. Tests are not easy, but keep up with the assignments and you'll do well- VERY fair grading. Only minus was group project which required travel to far out suburbs. No favorites.

2.0
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ACC304
Jun 27, 2008

Prof. Towers asked the class to rate her well because family members read the profiles. (very unprofessonal) The way she teaches the material is very hard. If you have a CPA friend tag them for tutoring so they can reexplain everything in simple terms. I got an A in the class, but regrate taking it with Prof. Towers.

5.0
3.0
ACC304
Aug 26, 2008

Professor Tower is really good. Unlike other dull and boring professors, Mrs. Tower was always making jokes and was interesting to listen to. She did mention in class to rate her performance, but clearly some people missed the joke. If you want to get an A in the class study, do the homework, and then study some more. Take her You will not regretit

2.0
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ACC555
Mar 21, 2009

I had to teach myself ACC555. Her teaching method: put HW answer key on projector & skim answer. Setup/solution techniques should be explained & walked through on chalkboard step by step; she attempted a few times w/much difficulty. Her checks for comprehension are insincere & she answers ?s with contempt. Group project w/external corp. was GREAT!

2.0
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ACC555
Mar 22, 2009

Couldn't agree with the two comment below any more. Spot on. So glad that class is over.

1.0
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ACC555
Mar 31, 2009

I'm so confused. My previous comment was deleted, and it contained no fowl language of or untruths. To surmise my deleted post, Mrs. Tower does not respect her students. During the final, after many students asked her questions about the poorly written exam, she exclaimed quite loudly "I should have gotten a proctor!" Please don't delete my post.

5.0
3.0
ACC102
Mar 10, 2010

Professor Tower brings in alot of private sector experience to class, which is super helpful when you're teaching Accounting. The class is a total of 300 points: Midterm - 100, Case Study - 20 points, Fieldtrip to ACC Firm - 15, Final Exam - 120, Attendance - 15, Homework - 30. You're allowed 2 absences and the class is all around good.

5.0
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ACCT304
Dec 3, 2010

Great Prof!! Helpful, understanding, knowledgable. Curves every test (Midterm & Final). Relatively easy compare to the other prof. teaching the subject. Notes are the key! She goes over the homework-solutions on bb. All homework problems that were solved on the board in class, were on the test as well! Easy points!

4.0
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ACC309H
Dec 29, 2010

Very nice lady. Very willing to help. Material is difficult and she covers a lot of it pretty quickly. She throws a number of curve balls at you on the tests but usually curves if the class doesnt perform. Review midterm multiple choice for final. Work hard and you will do fine. Not an easy class.

4.0
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ACCT102
Mar 25, 2011

Dissapointed. Midterm 35%; final 40% field trip,case study, and attendance 25%. She doesnt give out any extra credit, or curves. She's a serious teacher from the corporate world. Must study and do all the hw to do well in her class.

5.0
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ACC304
Nov 30, 2011

This class was not easy. yet she was a very good teacher. she curved almost all the test based on how the class performed and she was always willing to help. she went over problems that were going to be in the test, so there were no surprises. study hard and you would get a good grade.

2.0
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ACCTH102
Mar 5, 2012

Knows a lot about the accounting filed and has much experience in both the public and private sector...with that being said, just because you are good in the business world does not make you good at teaching. She often told the class before mine a lot of information regarding the final, midterm and paper and did not tell my class, not recommended.

2.0
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ACC102
Apr 27, 2012

She seems to love the world of accounting, but her constant off-topic stories derail any ACC 102 learning. Overall, very nice woman, but her business experience get in the way of her teaching the material that is tested.

3.0
3.0
ACC102H
Jul 5, 2012

She is a kind person who is a good person to know outside of class for jobs. I wouldn't recommend not taking her but be warned sometimes you will be frustrated with her tangents. She would tell us every single type of long answer problems on the midterm and final which made the tests not that hard (because you knew exactly what to study)

5.0
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ACC304
Nov 5, 2012

Wonderful woman. Very knowledgeable. Extremely helpful if you ask for it, you must ask for it. Don't show up late, eat, or leave class early/bathroom you will get the death stare. She gives a lot of information in class but read the book do the problems and you will do great in the class. There are also 4 grades: 2 quizzes, midterm, and final.

5.0
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ACCT304
Jan 5, 2013

Professor Tower is a great teacher. However, if you expect her to hold your hand you may as well not even show up. She is very clear about her expectations and is extraordinarily fair. If you want to learn accounting without the hand holding, take her.

5.0
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ACC102H
Apr 1, 2013

Really fair and helpful professor. Laughs at her own jokes, it's funny. Definitely take her for 102. Very helpful and outlines exactly what she wants for the midterm and final.

2.0
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ACC304
May 1, 2013

Unless you are a wiz kid don't take this class. She goes a million miles a minute. Class was terrible. She goes over hw problems forgetting people can't write as fast as she talks. Then she talks about certain procedures in the book like she expects you to know it already. She knows her stuff but she is extremely ineffective as a teacher

1.0
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ACC304
May 6, 2014

She doesn't teach the material at all!! she expects you to know how to do every chapter on your own and to teach yourself. she blames the students for doing bad just because she doesn't teach and is extremely rude!! avoid her at all costs, she makes her students write her a good review so ignore the comments suggesting to take her. class Avg 52%

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ACC304
May 9, 2014

She teaches very quickly. She doesn’t give you enough time to write everything down. The midterm and final were worth more than 100%. The other acc teachers who do this don’t make it count against you however she does. And if she knows you from a previous class bet your life she will be calling on you all the time.

5.0
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ACC304
Jul 13, 2014

She knows what she is talking about and does a great job of explaining the material and relating it to the job field. She is also fair when it comes to grades as she curves her tests and is easily reachable outside of class. I would absolutely recommend taking her. Just put in the work outside of class and everything will be good.

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ACC304
Sep 29, 2014

She's very rigid and the problems on her exams can be hard even if you do all the homework. Good if you like a challenge but if you care about your GPA take someone else.

5.0
3.0
ACC304
Oct 22, 2014

Very decent professor. Don't expect an easy A, she makes you work for it but is very understanding and lenient with grading. My advice is to take her!

2.0
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ACC304
Nov 29, 2014

She makes the exams very difficult and she's an extremely slow grader. Take someone else.

4.0
2.0
ACC250
Dec 3, 2014

Well there was a lot of work and the requirements weren't always clear but the course really opens up your eyes to the world of accounting with many speeches by people in the industry and a mentor! Its a lot of work for a credit class but good regardless. She's rigid but good, always open to meet students. She seems angry but deep down she's sweet

4.0
4.0
ACC304
Grade: A+
Dec 5, 2014

This is a college course guys, get with it. I studied a normal amount, went to review sessions, and asked for help when i needed it and ended up with over 100% in the course. She's a great professor, ya you have to work for your grade but welcome to college. I would recommend her but don't expect and easy A.

4.0
4.0
ACC304
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2014

Prof Tower is a very nice teacher. Her tests are difficult and she makes you read and study on your own. But, like she says this class will determine whether you are made for accounting or not. If you like accounting and you put in the work you can get an A+. She also replaces your first quiz with midterm & midterm with final if better :)

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ACC102
Jan 26, 2015

Great professor. Her jokes are horrible, but just try to smile when she makes them. Knows what she's doing. Study hard for the exams, they're hard. Good class and professor overall.

5.0
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ACC250
Grade: A
Jun 16, 2015

Awesome Prof. she knows the industry well and wants every student to succeed! Make the best of this class. You get what you put into it. Network well and listen to her wise advice!

2.0
5.0
ACC309H
Dec 1, 2015

She teaches basic materials by going over homework problems but makes the exams way more challenging. She basically wants you to read on your own and teach yourself. This is an honors class, and many students still failed her midterm. I think that accurately reflects her teaching ability. I would not recommend her.

4.0
4.0
ACC304
Grade: A
Mar 19, 2016

Prof Tower is strict but she knows the industry very well. I took her class at 8:30 am and if students were more than 5 mins ate she would call them out and if you're 10 mins late she won't let you in class. The quizzes aren't that hard but you don't get much time to finish them. The exams were like the quizzes but you get more time. Read the book

5.0
2.0
ACC304
Grade: A-
Mar 27, 2016

Prof Tower will prepare you to be an adult by holding you to such a standard. She respects her class so make sure you do to. She is a great prof and knows her material very well. She is always there to help and wants everyone to do well. She will tell you the exact problems on the midterm and final, make sure you practice these.

1.0
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ACC304
Apr 15, 2016

The worst professor ever. I went for help and she did not know how to solve the homework problem that she assigned herself! Her tests can be hard but she is an easy grader. I would not recommend her at all. Will never take class with her again. WORST EXPERIENCE AT DEPAUL.

2.0
5.0
ACC305
Oct 19, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She lectures heavily on conceptual things, she doesn't go over most of the problems she assigns, she assumes you understand after her explaining it once without any practical problems. Going into the midterm you don't really know what to expect as far as how she's going to write her questions, so you're definitely blindsided at the exams.

TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
5.0
ACC304
Grade: A-
Nov 16, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She's a nice person who honestly wants you to succeed in the class, but she assigns a lot of book work which isn't super helpful because the test questions are significantly harder and a little different than the book questions.

Tough Grader
Respected
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
3.0
5.0
ACC309H
Dec 2, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Tower teaches the same material to both finance and accounting majors. I don't think she appreciates the differences in comprehension between those groups. I saw people crying after her midterm. I would say avoid, but if you are in Finance Honors, you don't have a choice. To her credit, she is nice, and she will help you if you seek her out.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
4.0
ACC305
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2016
Would take again

Professor Tower is by far the best professor I've encountered at DePaul. She's very charismatic, considerate, and extremely intelligent. Her lectures are engaging and she clearly tells you what to expect for the exams. She truly wants all of her students to succeed and will prepare you for the future.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
ACC305
Dec 26, 2016
Would take again

Prof Tower is a great professor. She cares about her students and wants everyone to learn the material. Her grades are heavily based on midterm and final. She will give you an idea of what is on them before hand. In addition, she curves heavily and adds points to your exams. It is a lot of material, so you will need to at least read a little.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
5.0
ACC305
Grade: A-
Mar 20, 2017
Would take again

Amazing professor. She's pretty old school so don't even think about eating in class or getting to class late because she will call you out. This class was easy, but she's very helpful. One of the best professor I ever had. I highly recommend.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
TEST HEAVY
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
ACC305
May 8, 2017
Would take again

One of the most amazing professors I have ever taken. ACC 305 is hard no matter what professor you take it with; you just have to read thoroughly and take notes! With that being said, her tests are difficult, but if you go in for extra help she really helps you understand the material. Tower wishes her students success!

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Inspirational
Caring
5.0
5.0
ACC304
Grade: A
Nov 29, 2017
Would take again

Most genuine professor at DePaul I absolutely respect her as a human, she cares about her students and will do anything to make sure her students pass the class. She doesnt make you memorize anything she wants you to actually learn the content and thats what sets her apart from other professors Ive had. It was not an easy class but shes amazing

Respected
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
ACC305
Grade: B
Mar 23, 2018
Would take again

Prof. Tower was by far my favorite professor at DePaul. She is so knowledgeable from all the experience she's had in the business world. Her quizzes are designed to prepare you for the exams and she will adjust your quiz grade if you did better on the exams than the quizzes. Material is hard but she want you to succeed. Always willing to help!

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
ACC304
Grade: B+
Jun 4, 2018
Would take again

SUPER informative, clear explanations, and loves accounting. Always there to help accounting students succeed and prep for real world. Two skips allowed. DON'T be late she'll call you out - respect goes a long way with her. Outlines the midterm and final problems in great detail. Always puts extra questions on exams for a curve. Take her 100%!

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
1.0
ACC250
Grade: A+
Jun 7, 2018
Would take again

Had her for ACC250; she followed everything based on the syllabus. Highly recommend her for ACC250, as she co-wrote the textbook you need to get.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
2.0
ACC250
Grade: A
Nov 20, 2018
Would take again

Professor Tower really did a wonderful job providing us with the best resources and information when it comes to the career of accounting. She introduced us to professionals, gave us mentors, and reviewed our resumes. Just follow her advice on anything because she really does care about the success of her students.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
ACC304
Grade: A
Jan 31, 2019
Would take again

One of the best professors in the Accounting department. Stern, but fair. You will figure out if you like accounting after taking this class with her. Tells you exactly what to focus on for midterm and final. Easy A if you show up to every class and take notes.

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
ACC305
Feb 19, 2019
Would take again

Took her for two accounting classes and she is an amazing professor. As long as you show up and pay attention in class, you will pass. She gives you everything you need to know and she really wants you to pass. She gives extra credit on every quiz and test, and a lot of it. Take her as she is the best accounting professor you will get.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
ACC250
Grade: A
Mar 14, 2019
Would take again

Prof Tower is a professor everyone should take. She genuinely cares about every single one of her students and takes great pride when you succeed. If you are trying to get into public accounting, TAKE HER. She is one of the best resources at DePaul and if you ever need advice, she is more than willing to provide it. Again, TAKE HER.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
3.0
ACC305
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 20, 2019
Would take again

The material can be difficult at times, but she does a great job teaching it. Grade consists of attendance, 2 quizzes, midterm, final, hw (for completion), and a short project. She offers tons of extra credit, and specifies exactly what to study for the tests. Overall a solid choice for 305 as long as you put in a little work.

Accessible outside class
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
ACC305
Grade: B
Mar 23, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Material is tough so make sure to study and not slack off. If you put in the effort, you will do okay.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
3.0
4.0
ACC305
Grade: B
Apr 1, 2019
Wouldn't take again

It's not hard to pass and she does provide solutions to the book problem, but essentially you will be teaching yourself. She has great real world solutions but not really good at the act of teaching itself. I don't think there are really any better options for a 305 instructor anyway

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Test heavy
4.0
4.0
ACC304
Apr 14, 2019
Would take again

Had the opportunity of taking her for 304&305 and I must say professor Tower cares and respects her students. DePaul has at most three good accounting professors and she is definitely one of them. Always gives extra credit points in every quiz, exam, and projects. Never leave the essay questions blank even if you do not know the right answer, TRY!

Gives good feedback
Respected
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
1.0
ACC304
Grade: B
Jun 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Good lady but not a good teacher. She can not explain the text clearly. It was so hard to understand what she wrote on the board. Her tests can be hard but she is an easy grader. I would not recommend her at all. Will never take the class with her again. WORST EXPERIENCE AT DEPAUL.

Test heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
ACC304
Jun 10, 2019
Would take again

It's a TOUGH class. I respect her SO much, and she respects each and everyone of her students. The class is very hard, but if ur an acc student you def need her real world experience. She tests heavy but looks out for you & appreciates effort. Keep up with reading & hw bc you'll end up teaching urself a lot. She's a brilliant woman to say the least

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
ACC304
Oct 24, 2019
Would take again

Saying it is a tough class is an understatement, but prof. Tower is by far one of, if not, the most honest and respected professors you'll experience. She will tell you how it is, whether you like it or not. Show her respect, and she'll give it right back to you. Attendance is mandatory after week 2. Great professor, would recommend to anyone.

Respected
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
ACC304
Jan 5, 2020
Would take again

Easily the best ACC 304 professor at DePaul. Knows her stuff, kind, helpful, and down to earth. She curves the quizzes and exams by a lot and she tells you which work problems from the book are gonna be on the exams. Homework is online and easy. Take her. You won't regret it.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
3.0
ACC304
Grade: A+
Jan 8, 2020
Would take again

She is a wonderful professor that truly cares about your learning. She knows it is a tough subject and wants to make it easier. She was always available to meet outside of class and help out. Truly learned so much and actually enjoyed accounting!

Respected
Accessible outside class
Inspirational
1.0
4.0
ACC304
Grade: B+
May 22, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Prof. Tower doesn't explain anything in detail during her lectures, she explains everything at service level. Then you have to teach yourself the material and hope that what you studied will be on the quiz/test. She gives such little time for quizes. 10 problems with multiple calculations for each problem and only 30 mins. Frustarting Experience.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
ACC304
Grade: A
May 27, 2020
Would take again

Took Prof Tower in Spring 2018 when I was unsure if I wanted to do an accounting major. Her class became the reason why I picked up the ACC major and continued to do accounting courses. This class will help you understand financial statements and be applicable to any finance/accounting career after college.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
ACC305
Grade: B+
Jun 6, 2020
Would take again

By far one of the best professors I've had in my ACC courses. She truly knows the material and is very helpful if you struggle. Pay attention and the resources are right in front of you. HW is easy and quizzes/test problems are similar to the ones in her lectures. Never leave a problem blank on a test because she gives partial credit for trying!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
ACC250
Grade: A+
Feb 3, 2021
Would take again

An incredible professor who cares about her students success. Cannot recommend her highly enough. The class itself is easy and very informative about the industry. But professor Tower makes sure that you get so much out of the course and if you ask for help she will go above and beyond to help you. Take her!

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
4.0
4.0
ACC304
Oct 13, 2021
Would take again

Girlll. Let me tell you. Every acc class took their midterms+finals online, she made us take ours in person, no notes, no study guide. Amazing professor but you can't just not study a lot and expect to pass. You will need tutors, study groups, and god. But she is a great teacher and if you want to actually learn accounting, take her, if not, run.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
3.0
4.0
ACC305
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 14, 2022

She is fine, but doesn't explain things well. She cares about her student a lot though.

5.0
2.0
ACCOUNTING
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Mar 20, 2022
Would take again

I didn't have class with Professor Tower, but she helped me to find an internship at the company where I would be the best fit and helped me to update my resume. Thanks to her I received my offer at KPMG. So, if you are looking for an internship and don't know who can help you with it, contact her and she will do her best to find you the best one.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Respected
5.0
4.0
ACC304
Grade: A+
Feb 17, 2023
Would take again

Professor Tower is an incredible mentor who cares about her students success. Acc 304 is not an easy course but if you have questions she will go beyond to help you. As a middle aged mother I was scared to enter the work force, but Prof Tower helped me with my resume and supported me until I received my first job offer. I highly recommend her.

Inspirational
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
ACC305
Grade: A
May 4, 2023
Would take again

While the class is very intense, I can easily say she is one of the best professors at DePaul. A lot of attention is required for the class, so it's not an easy one; but if you are willing to put in the effort, you will get it back. She is also very well connected and willing to help with career advice, so don't be afraid to talk to her!

Get ready to read
Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
ACC304
Grade: A+
Oct 9, 2023
Would take again

I got a 100%+ (Yes I know, there was a curve) on both of her exams, and this is the only review that matters. Professor Tower is a genuinely kind and considerate person. She prepared me in a way no other accounting professor has. She keeps every lecture fun and light, whilst still teaching her class in a complete way. The GOAT? idk thats just me...

5.0
3.0
ACC250
Grade: A
Nov 10, 2023
Would take again

More work than you would expect for 2 credits and she sets high expectations for us but it is all to prepare us for success. Every class there is usually an external presentation relating to the topic. There is one paper, a mentor project, and an interview. If you take away one thing from this class, it will be the importance of deadlines.

Respected
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
4.0
1.0
ACC250
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 8, 2024
Would take again

Respected professor with great background in accounting field. Short discussion posts weekly. Sometimes other short assignments assigned. Gives great feedback and the events she hosted were extremely beneficial and insightful. Great professor, would take again if offered.

Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
3.0
ACC250
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 10, 2024
Would take again

Can't imagine anyone else teaching this class! She has lots of experience in the field and gives great advice and personal anecdotes! There's a lot of work for a 2 credit but it does feel like it helps. She clearly cares about our development and wants us to improve

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Caring
5.0
5.0
ACC305
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 25, 2024
Would take again

Be prepared to learn a lot in this class you need to fully applied yourself the material is very difficult but she a good caring professional with a lot of experience.

Lots of homework
Respected
Graded by few things
5.0
4.0
ACC304
Grade: A-
Nov 29, 2024
Would take again

Professor Tower is a fantastic accounting professor. The class is challenging, but she makes it engaging and provides plenty of support. I found unstuck study and study groups to be super helpful for exam prep. Would definitely take her class again.

5.0
3.0
ACC250
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2024
Would take again

She was a special professor for me and students who really get the chance to ask for advice from her will see. She truly wants the best for every single student out there and she for sure tries her best to make sure all of us successfully complete the course or find an opportunity out there.

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Respected
4.0
4.0
ACC304
Grade: A
Jun 10, 2025
Would take again

There's homework for every chapter, 2 take home quizzes, and 2 exams in class. The material itself is pretty difficult but Prof.Tower does her best to get us to understand it. She has sped up her lectures after the midterm so I had to show her down a few times to ask questions. She offers extra credit for going to accounting related events.

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
ACC250
Grade: A
Jul 4, 2025
Would take again

Professor Tower cares about you. She might look mean on the outside, but once you apply yourself to the course and get to know her, she can change your whole view of your career. Don't view this class as an easy A; otherwise, you will not learn anything.

Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
ACC250
Grade: A
Jul 26, 2025
Would take again

I recommend heavily taking 250 with Tower. She not only is a great teacher but she is the best in the business department at finding job/ internship opportunities. Taking this class in your first 2 years at DePaul will set you up for post-grad. She is very invested in student success and helping students get where they need to be.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
ACC304
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 3, 2025
Would take again

She is a great teacher who cares about her students. As someone who doesn't like accounting much, she made each lecture easy to follow. Out of all the teachers to take for Acc 304 & 305, I highly recommend you take her.

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Respected
5.0
4.0
ACC304
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 20, 2025
Would take again

One of the best professors I've ever had. Difficult class but she made it seem simple. I would recommend her to anyone who actually wants to learn accounting. If you put in the work, you can easily get a good grade.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Respected
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