Really hard class and teacher but he's good nonetheless. Explains everything well but test require you to think beyond class discussions.

Funny guy to listen to in class. Explains things well, but his tests are hard. They really make you think.. Usually there's a huge curve as well

Class and professor are both over hyped as being really difficult. It's not that bad. McCarthy only tests on material he talks about in class. If you attend, and do the minimal ammount of HW you should do just fine. Also, he has a generous grading scale

Great teacher, best Accounting professor i have had thus far. You need to study hard and know the subject because the tests can be tricky.

He is a good teacher and knows what he is talking about. He can communicate his point very well with several examples that pop into your head during exams and help you pick the right answer. His exams are hard, but our scale was 83 for an A.

HArdest class ever!! he is nice but the exams are crrrraaaazzzyy!!

Best professor ever. Explains all the problems fully and makes it easy to take notes. All you have to do is read the book and show up for class. People thought the exams were hard but they're not if you pay attention in class. Really nice, funny guy.

He is not easy grader. The grade is just based on two exams. If you want to get A, you need to get at least A and A- on exams. However, the explanation is very clear and useful especially for students thinking CPA.

ACC 303 was definitely one of the most difficult courses i have ever taken at DePaul. McCarthy is a good teacher and explains concepts well but tests are very difficult. He gives a good curve though.

Look, ALL MATERIAL on tests is covered in class! It is true, he does not prepare you for the exams, but the practice Q's he hands out in class are GOLD! Study those and his notes and you'll know what kind of stuff to expect. Read the book to understand the concepts but don't expect Q's from there.

he is a great teacher! his tests are a bit hard, but if you know accounting and have good study habits, you will be fine. you need to study on your own bec he doesnt really prepare you for the final. it is a bit hard, but i got an A and did not study that much, but accounting is my thing.

The material and his tests are VERY VERY difficult, but he explains it well, he gives somewhat helpful practice quizzes and he gives a very generous curve. You have to study your notes and not necessarily the book because some things aren't quite the same.

If you want an A, just redo ALL the homework problems, and the mini-quizes! know exactly why he does things. I did that and i did fine. Also, if he says that something will not be on the exam, dont believe him, it will.

ACC500 Win'05. I got a high A and in order to get an A do the following: 1) Come to class and take notes even if it's something you already know 2) Do all homework problems assigned.3) Do the online practice tests in the book. This made the difference between an A and a B. Straighforward teacher, answers questions, clear.Grade=50%mid+50%fin

He is a nice guy, and very clear in his teaching. The CPA "sets the bar" for his tests he claims. But if you put work into it, you will learn something and pass the class. "Okay Folks".

Cost accounting is tough. He is an energetic teacher that explains things pretty well, but his tests are very hard. You will definitely have to work to do well in the class.

Prof. McCarthy is an excellent professor. His lectures are clear and well organized. Be prepared to work hard to earn an A in his class! Highly recommend if you want to learn something and make your money worth it.

This guy is tough. No doubts about it. Took him for a summer class and just slid by when it was all said and done. If you are planning to learn something in accounting, take him. It will pay off!

Okay, first off, super nice guy. He gives practice tests/quizzes to help prepare you. For the midterm, I went to classes, and ONLY studied his practice stuff given; I got a 32/33. For the final, missed one class, studied ONLY his practice stuff given, got 30/40 -.- Final is rough, study his practice stuff and definately your notes. Fun guy.

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She was a great teacher. She really knows her material and has great stories for you. I would recommend her and would sign up for her class again.

Ok, you have to study to do good in this class but it's not impossible. Just write down all his notes, and look them over occasionally then study for like a day and a half before the test and you'll be fine

The prof. was able to relate the material with current economic events and past situations. I enjoyed the class.

midterm 40% final 60% but the material is not as tough as everyone says. Do the problems and review notes for tests, you will be fine. Really helpful and answers everyone's questions completely.

I love McCarthy. His classes are very clearly structured, and he doesn't try to BS you. He is very demanding as far as his tests are concerned, but hey if you want to learn something he is the prof to go to! I give him an A for his class.

She is very attractive. I would take her to homecoming if she wasn't married. Her sense of humor is very admirable. Do take her class if you enjoy comedy and learning. She also sings a Barney song!

VERY GOOD TEACHER. DAILY QUIZZES (THAT ARE PART OF THE MIDTERM). VERY CLEAR. CLASS GOES BY FAST. HAS A VERY GOOD SENSE OF HUMOR. SHE ALWAYS HAS STORIES TO SHARE WITH THE CLASS.

great macro teacher. explains things very well, easy quizes.

She is AMAZING!!!! Definitely has a good sense of humor, makes good analogies of serious macro stuff with simple, interesting everyday situations. Willing to help students understand. You'd be crazy not to take her...

She is an excellent professor. Really knows her stuff and will keep you interested the entire time. Don't expect and easy course thought - lots of busy work and final left me in oblivion - you have to know your stuff and attend class as the book is not even used. But, you will learn and have fun. If you have the time, take her.

She's probably the only economics teacher that's not gonna put you to sleep...class wasn't hard at all...as long as you know the stuff from the notes and understand the homework you'll do fine

must take her!!! im not a big fan of econ but she can make you understand it. VERY good at explaining the material. lil hw but there is daily short quizzes (5 questions) so don't miss class. you must take all the notes she gives u, it helps for the tests. again, don't miss class, u might miss a lot in one day. study notes & hw problems for test.

Professor McCarthy will rock your socks off! She's really clear and grades very fairly, an atypical characteristic of econ teachers in my opinion. She claims to be Republican but is more middle of the road...fear not libs, unlike the DePaul cadre, McCarthy won't force her beliefs on you.

Communicates the material well in class compared to supplemental materials. Is helpful on assignments and tests. Only real complaint is her preparedness for class. It's fairly evident that she is a economist 1st and professor 2nd. The syllabus left alot to be explained, and the course assignments and tests are sometimes quickly thrown together.

good at makig boring material interesting. when she says study she means it. she'll tell you what to focus on. do that and you're more than half way there.

Difficult class but such is life... If you want to be an accountant the tests are what it is like. Take the concepts and apply them, don't memorize the problems and think you can just rehash them on the test because the test is not like any one problem. You need to take what you know and apply it to new & unfamiliar situations.

Highly recommended! Her daily quiz are easy and she make the class very interesting. TAKE HER!

McCarthy is a genius at making test condusive to what you actually know. To give yourself a chance to get at least a B you have to read the chapters twice and go over the practice quizzes he gives about 4 times and you should get at least a B. To get an A go over the homework a few times, read the chapters twice and go over the quizzes 4times

good professor! tests are hard but you can do well. i had a C on the midterm and an A on the final. it is possible! study about a few days before the test and you will be fine.

could be worse... classes aren't too bad and explains everything real well. however the tests are crazy difficult and can be extremely tricky

He is no doubt the hardest professor I have ever had. But I see the reasoning behind his madness. For you to even be able to pass his exams, you must know the subject like the back of your hand. What I recommend is, read the book very carefully, do the homework, do the practice quizes that he will hand out (very important ), and you will get an

Very good professor. Extremely knowledgeable and keeps your interest during the lecture. Highly recommend taking her class.

This professor is great. If you want to you can learn some much from her, she really knows what she is talking about and knows how to explain the material well. There is a quiz on all the assigned readings. Midterm and final were not that hard, everything was taken from the notes you take in class. The subject is kinda boring but she's great

Best teacher for this class. Knows how to entertain an unenthused crowd. She does have a quiz at the begining of each class to get students to show up and do the reading. But the material is pretty easy to get and the Prof is good at explaining things

McCarthy is awesome. This was the first class I've ever taken where I actually looked forward to the lectures. She's extremely interesting, and funny as hell... and you'll learn a lot too! TAKE HER!

One midterm and final (40%, 60%). All questions were multiple choice. Challenging, but not impossible. Very good at explaining all of the course materials.

He's alright. There was more problems on the first part of the midterm than you expect there to be so watch out. Do the Homework

She is a great entertainer and keeps the class laughing and interested. I highly recommend taking her.

Great teacher, funny, makes accounting concepts clear and the class fun. Tests are hard but fairly graded.

This tax class so so hard, but he is the best prof for it. You have to read & do the work but he is great at explaining. Had him for 303 also and that class was super hard. It says something about his teaching if he always gets the hardest classes and is so good at getting students to understand the topics. A lot of work but 100% worth taking him.

Great Prof! Im not easily impressed, but she can def make boring material interesting. i look forward to her class. shes funny and outspoken. take her for a pain-free econ 106. Easy 5 q. quiz every class on very easy reads. midterm and final are fine, just study the problems she tells you to and your notes and youll be fine

Gives an easy quiz on reading every class. Exams are from her notes, as she stops using the textbook halfway through. You will take a LOT of notes!! Class can be boring, but you have to go. Exams were very tough, study hard. But shes a lot of fun, and will entertain you. If you can study, take her because theres not a ton of work and shes a blast.

Very good instructor. Makes the subject interesting, is well-organized, and thoroughly explains the material. Tests are hard but questions are fair - nothing that is not covered or any outright trick questions.

she actually teaches! not the easiest class in the world but you learn. Quizzes every single class but they are easy. Tests are hard.

Marci is one of the best teachers I have ever had for an Econ class. She keeps you interested , even through the extremely tedious material. Her exams are fair but you definitely need to study. Grade based on a few short write-ups, final paper, midterm, and a final. If you want to learn soemthing and be entertained, take her!!

This guy is so hard. All I have to say is do your homework or get ready for hell. I had to drop his class. I'm planning to re-take it. I studied so hard, but didn't practice enouph of the homework. That's all it takes.

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU ARE NOT AN ECON MAJOR!!

Sweet person. one of the easiest econ classes taken but the exams are tough. She was very fun compared to econ teacher. Very funny teacher with her accent and her responses. First B in a econ class for me.

He is a great teacher but you must go to all classes and take notes. If you study your notes/quizes for the exam you should be fine. Also get the study guide because some of the Multiple choice questions are very similar to the ones in there. Over all good teacher but you must pay attention. Curves the Final and Midterm.

really nice, she kept my attention during class. make sure to attend class cuz there is a quiz every class from the book reading which counts for a big part of your grade. final and midterm are all from her notes, NONE from the reading

Excellent teacher, probably one of the best I have taken, but tests are among the hardest in terms of thoroughness. Final exam was somewhat easier than mid-term so grade can be improved if the mid-term score is low. Great teacher if you want to learn accounting issues but be prepared to study everything that is covered in class for the exams.

Very good professor who is a nice guy and keeps things light-hearted. The exams are hard, but if you spend enough time studying you'll be fine. Mid-term is 45% and Final is 55%, with a spreadsheet assignment that can boost your grade if done correctly. Good class and professor to take over the summer. I feel like I actually learned something.

Took this class during the Summer session - a lot of material crammed into 5 weeks. McCarthy loves accounting, sometimes he conveys it well and sometimes I was scratching my head. Midterm was 45% of the grade and final was 55% along with a spreadsheet problem that was mandatory, but not graded. He tells corny jokes, but is a decent professor.

Took him for Summer Session I. Grade was made up ofr Mid-Term (40%) and Final (60%) plus an easy, mandatory spreadsheet assignment that counted as extra credit. Definitely a hard class, but all you need to do is show up to class and take good notes and understand how to complete the quiz questions. I never read the book and had an A in the class.

Good guy. The class isn't horribly interesting, but could accounting ever be. Attendance isn't mandatory, but you'll be lost if you don't go. Do the homework, and study ALL formulas for the tests and know them. He tends to throw tricks into the tests.

Hard class period.Took it over the summer which made it even more difficult.Studied a lot for it but still was confused and ended with a C. A lot of material to memorize. We barely practiced any problems, just looked at cases but had no idea how his exams were going to be,hard exams. Had to write a paper and do an easy tax research on some cases

Professor McCarthy was interesting to say the least. Negatives- she brags about how much money she has and will talk about it quite frequently. Also, if you email her or call her, you will not get a response. Positive- Test is manageable, she keeps class enteratined, kinda funny, and definitely knows her stuff. For an Econ professor, shes the best.

Shes good for the most part, like her quizzes are easy and she gives free points on some quizzes. But when it comes to the midterm and final, she will say its hard and it is really hard. but for our class she gave study guides for both exams which helped. Take her but be prepared to take lots of notes, most people do fine.

Great Professor!

Do NOT be fooled by the sad face. This guy is organized and teaches you a lot. His tests are rough, so use a CPA review book to study, because some of the questions are VERY similar. I learned a lot in this class and his curve is AWESOME. I had something like a 87 and got an A. It's good stuff.

This class is hard. She brags about her wealth and her previous job, sometimes I wonder how she got that job in the first place. Final is hard than midterm. Quizzes are easy but I rather she not give them anyways because it was so random. Prepare to copy alot of notes and dont need to buy the book. If you prepare well you will get a B

She is AWESOME and funny. I really enjoy this class. She made the class very interesting. The exam is exactly from lecture and it test your understanding. The memo homework can be the part of your group report.

THE BEST TEACHER AT DEPAUL. She made economics actually interesting and I never wanted to miss her class. You have to go every week because there are quizzes - but if you read they aren't hard. You def. need to work in this class but it is worth it. I would take her again in a second.

professor McCarthy embodies everything that is right and just in the United States tax code, as well as business ethics. it was a pleasure to take his class. Furthermore, professor McCarthy raises the aristocracy of learning and quickens the university conscience.

mccarthy has taught this class many times and it shows. very organized, easy to follow, structured notes on the board, follows the book with his own twists from time to time. gives sample midterm/final exam questions. tests are fair but a little challenging. makes the subj. interesting. take him.

This is a fundamental class for business, which goes into the details of balance sheets and income statements. The professor goes with the textbook, provides sample exams and homework is NOT mandatory. Take this class. Exams are a little tough (covers every page of the textbook as part of multiple choice questions) but the grading is fair and just.

She's an entertaining prof and will keep your attention in the class. you don't really need to use the book, it just goes over the same things covered in her lecture. midterm and final are not bad if you pay attention in class.

While her lectures were engaging and thought -provoking, especially when discussing the current state of the economy, she was clearly uncomfortable with the whole grading aspect of the class. Because of this, I think test validity left a bit to be desired. I would recommend this class to others with that grading issue side note.

McCarthy is very nice prof. He knows what he?s talking about and has a great way of explaining. Mid-term and final, both with good curve The material is hard and some of the questions are from the CPA exam. Opportunity for an extra credit, which is mandatory, very easy and brings your grade up almost a letter. *stay in class and pay attention!*

She expects you to really know the material. But I can't concentrate because shes so fine.

Great Class, the 11 week format provided a comfortable pace. Did not feel rushed and the professor let us out early on most days. Explanations provided where very helpful and Professor was available to assist students in working problems that appeared to be challenging. Overall great experience

I took 303 with him after one of my friends told me how great this teacher is... and believe me he is amazing! I'd say this is a "different" ACC class and quite difficult too! But with this gentleman you cannot get out of the class w/o the proper knowledge! Study, listen to him, attend the class and do the problems! A must for all ACC majors!!!

Class does contain some work, but you will learn a lot. His teaching style works and he is not lazy. He actually writes on the board rather than using PP slides from the book, which a lot of professors do. Tests are difficult, but his curve is generous.

Good teacher. Concerned about answering student's questions. Tests are not difficult. Grade based upon mid/term, final, and an optional extra credit assignment.

Great teacher!! I am an economics major so when I take an Econ class I really expect to learn a lot, she is awesome. Too bad she left DePaul, what a loss for DePaul!

Covers A LOT of material in a 10-week period, and goes through some classes at breakneck speed. But overall, he's very helpful and explains the material when you come in for extra help. Like others pointed out, he curves the grades, so you come out OK on exams.

He is knowledgable about the topic and leverages the book well. Overall, it was a fairly easy class. Given the structure, it is quite easy to rely on the book to get through the class, given that all quizzes were take home and exams were open book. He did discuss current events and focused on key concepts rather than just going over everything.

He makes extremely the subject of cost accounting, which is by no means easy, understandable for the class, goes over hwk problems (which are not mandatory), and revisits topics until the class fully comprehends. Midterm 40% Final 60%

Great professor. Subject is hard but he tries his best at teaching it and does well doing it. Funny at times. Two test 40% each. Tests are hard and tricky at times. You need to put effort into this class or else you wont get a good grade.

I definitely agree with the last two posts; what you put into it you'll get out. The material itself isn't too terrible, but yeah the tests are tough (CPA questions are on there). Do the homework, ask questions, and study A LOT. A's are not given out like candy...

This is a tough class. Read the chapters, ask good questions, and do the homework. Some of the questions on the exams are CPA questions, so be aware of this. A's aren't given out like candy, B's are probably more frequent.

The class is tough. Study hard (and often), ask good questions, and review several days before the exam. Expect some CPA quesions. A's are not earned by everyone... B's are probably more common.

Professor McCarthy very good. I take class in Taiwan. He so tall tallest person in the country. I never see someone with red hair before. He very honorable. Very passionate about accounting and all things counting related. I try very hard in his class and got an A. Everyone should take class and I hope he move Taiwan and teach here.

Two grades: mid-term and final, both of which are pretty challenging. Homework was not collected but was discussed in class. Those who didn't complete the homework seemed to be lost in class. If you want a good grade, come to class, do your homework and pay attention! It's a no brainer but apparently that's a difficult concept for some.

VERY NICE AND HELPFULL

A very nice guy and a very good teacher. He takes the time to make sure you understand the homework by going over it in class and making time for questions. His tests are tough, but he grades them fairly. You'll definitely learn something in his class!

Professor McCarthy is a great teacher. Passionate about the topic and wants the class to do well. He understands we are not all set out to be accountants and trys to keep the subject as simple as possible. Not a lot of weekly homework which is nice, but midterm and final are a challenge.

Two grades: mid-term and final, both are pretty challenging. Homework discussed in class, not collected. Those who didn't complete the homework seemed to be lost in class. If you want a good grade, come to class, do your homework and pay attention! McCarthy is awesome--even has iPod lecture videos--loved them!

Pretty good teacher. Nice guy. Class grade is midterm and final only. Not an easy A, but not impossible either.

He was great! Accounting is awful, and he pretty much admits up front that he knows none of us care about the subject and won't be accountants, so he doesn't try to shove a bunch of CPA stuff down your throat. He was super nice and really helpful. The tests are hard, but he curves generously.

Professor McCarthy is one of the best teachers in the MBA program. He teaching skills are excellent and he makes the class very applicable to non-accountants. His tests aren't easy, but he is a fair grader. Very highly recommended.

The course itself is hard and kind of dull. But McCarthy is a good professor. He gives good explanations and doesn't give tricky questions during tests. Your grade is based only on midterm and final(cumul), which sucks. However prof M. curves them a bit. You Have to come to classes to understand the subject unless you r really goos at studying yrlf

He likes to write "challenging exams" and then grade on a curve. Will take the time to answer questions. The only thing I found strange was when we were going over the midterm, we weren't allowed to have any books on the table or chairs. I took this class during the summer so it moved quickly. Pay attention in class.

He has a dry sense of humor, but he is a very funny, very quirky guy. That definitely helped when I was taking this class over the summer. The content is really dry, but he stays up beat. I wouldn't recommend taking ACC 555 over 5 weeks though. He covers a lot of material, but if you stay on top of the work, you will likely be fine.

Great teacher, will often show you shortcuts, and explain how he got there, so the textbook's methods are more supplemental, if unnecessary. It is hard to stay awake just because its accounting, but he does inject a good amount of humor, so its not too bad. Take him, he is awesome.

Only 3 grades: 2 exams and 1 extra credit assignment. Ace the midterm (40%) or else you're out. The exams are hard, which is why he curves. Nice guy for the most part, I didn't find him very helpful. You can't pass this class by cramming 3 days before the test. If youre in Strobels good luck. Get with a study group if necessary.

He follows the book extensively during the lectures. The tests will be on the exercise he assigns and then review in the class. You will have to screen the book and pick up only what he discussed if you want to be successful. Not a very tough class but still challenging. If you like using the book then he is your professor.

ACC 500 - Class is not hard, but study goes by the book. First midterm exam is 28ish multiple-choice questions, average difficulty. Second part of the exam is two short problems and and essay question for 30 min (easy stuff). All in all good class, but it's tricky if you are not sure how to prepare for this class.

If you have to take this class- I'd recommend this professor; the subject itself is not fun- but what can you do - it's accounting :); the guy is very helpful- would explain till you get it:)

Very good teacher! Definitely a challenge, but I worked hard and got an A. McCarthy is very clear and concise with the material and his expectations. Grade is 40% midterm, 60% final, with an excel project offered as extra credit. HW is not collected or graded, but you must do it to do well.

Knowing how to do all the HW assignments in your sleep will get you a C. If read the chapters before class, after class, and before each the exam you will get an A or A-. Everyone that did poorly in the class didn't read the book or only read it once.

McCarthy is a great professor. Read the book before lectures and after lectures. Do the homework assignments before class. He uses questions from the CPA exam. They are difficult and I would recommend studying a full week in advance. Cramming the night before is a nightmare and impossible-i tried it. Look over study questions for practice.

This class is hard and the material is dry no matter what professor you choose. Professor McCarthy brought a lot of real life experience to the class and really helped me understand the material. You have to work very hard in his class, but if you have to take this course I would highly recommend taking it with Professor McCarthy.

Very good professor for a difficult subject. Grades are based on midterm & final with an extra credit excel assignment. Tests were tough but he gives out practice tests that are extremely helpful. He doesn't collect the homework because he always does it in class. However, I would still recommend doing it for practice.

He was great. Very informative. I learned a lot. I would recommend you do the problems before class because it really helps. The exams are difficult but just go over the notes you take in class and redo the problems.

Only a midterm and a final, optional homework but if you want to do well you have to do it. Tests were relatively hard but he would always be reasonable about grades. If you put a lot of effort you can get an A, if you only do a little you'll probably end up with a B. He was always very precise and clear and would go over anything if you needed.

McCarthy is a straight-forward prof. He taught the class directly from the text and the course grade was determined only by the midterm and final exams. It wasn't a difficult class, but the tests required some solid studying. After the fact, he put a slight curve on each test. Personally, he is a friendly guy who is easy to get along with.

Very clear when teaching.

One of the best professors I've had at KGSB and definitely the most I've gotten out of a core class. Not particularly easy material, but he's an excellent teacher and fair. Also looks a lot like Jeff Daniels.

Summer Class. He does a great job of getting to the core of the material, and picks practice problems that highlight what you need to know. He's a rare professor who doesn't use powerpoint slides. The fact that he taught from his notes and used the whiteboard made the material less dry. There were two exams and an optional spreadsheet assignment.

Summer Class. He does a great job of getting to the core of the material, and picks practice problems that highlight what you need to know. He's a rare professor who doesn't use powerpoint slides. The fact that he taught from his notes and used the whiteboard made the material less dry. There were two exams and an optional spreadsheet assignment

The class material was challenging (I had no prior accounting experience and over 10 yrs out of school),however the teacher was very good at explaining the various concepts and always willing to go over a topic again or meet during office hours. I would definitely recommend this class/teacher but not with any additional courses at the same time.

Prof McCarthy was very knowledgeable about the subject and was great at presenting the material. However, the course did not cover that much material. I found that I could just read the textbook, do exercises and gain just about as much knowledge. It was s new course, so he was figuring out pacing and depth to which he should dive into the material

McCarthy has been teaching cost to undergrad and grad students for years. His lectures are very rehearsed, but he makes ample time for questions and answers clearly. Participation is a plus; won't put you on the spot, but likes an active audience. He accomplished (has his CMA) and is very insightful if you ask about career paths in industry.

Mark is a professional and energetic professor. His class is clear and well-prepared, and he got a lot of experiences about teaching. I suppose. Overall, it's worthy to take his class.

His lectures are 100% by the book. No powerpoints, but literally goes through the chapter(s) - writes out (good) notes on the board - and speaks about everything. Doesn't get off-topic much, which I liked. However the lectures did seem to run on some times. Do the HW problems he assigns BEFORE class (not too many) and pay attention.

Prof. McCarthy is really good professor. His teaching style is very straightforward. He will usually summarize the topics and will focus on the important bits. I suggest to study the topic beforehand so itll be easier to digest while actually in class. The only downside is the grade is only based on two things: midterm exam and the final exam.

This class is designed to be challenging and you will not get an easy A. Successful students will need to be organized and take concise notes from the lectures and be prepared to master the problems noted in the syllabus. Its grad school so not only will you need to memorize a large amount of information, you will need to look deeper to succeed.