You will definitely have to work if you take him for tax accounting, but he geniunely cares about your performance. Absent minded at times...but c'mon, take a look at his office. All around good guy.

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Very hard class, tests are hard, and grades hard. But overall, good prof. I learned a lot.

Very hard! Grades even harder!

Auditing. Tough class, heavy workload, face paced at times. EXCELLENT teacher. If doing public accounting, you will learn more form him than any other prof. (maybe tie w/ Wags). Put in a lot of time, but u will get more out than most.

Good guy, looks like Mr. Burns, Makes you take dictated notes word for word, Expects no less thatn 15 hours a week of studying just for his class, but its not necessary, just read the book, take notes and you'll do fine.

Don't take this course unless you don't mind living in your book. However, he is quite fair and as long as you keep pace with him you'll do fine.

grades very hard on papers,he expects alot out of them. He loves to give out reading assingments. As long as you participate, read, and take good notes you should do fine.

easy class as long as you keep up with the work. The whole class is 5 papers. Grades hard because he wants good things from you. Take him and listen, he'll teach you alot

hard class. but wants everyone to pass. very helpfull. cool guy

HE LOOKS IDENTICAL TO MR. BURNS ITS SCARY!!! Whole class is 5 papers... which can be hard cuz theres a lot of reading involved. He picks his favorites. He's a nice guy and if you go to him for help or advice he'll steer you right for your paper.

Well he's a good guy but the whole class is 5 papers. He wants the best from you. The only this really bad is that he says LISTEN TO ME, LISTEN TO ME alot. Even when everyones listening! Oh well it's an easy B.

If you go to class, the class is not to hard. He takes his tests right from sections of the book, so go to his classes and read the book. If you show up for class and take notes the whole time he will like you and treat you with respect, if not drop it

If you want to succeed in the world take his class. He pushes you to your fullest amount if you want it. He has a great business background with many accomplishments. He is very helpful if you seek it. His tests are hard. If you study they are easy.

If your not a accounting major, I wouldnt take him, "You need 20 hours a week to pass my class" -Very Difficult. Good guy, and recently is trying to cover up his MR Burn look-alike appearance

Great professor, if you’re willing to get used to his personality. I scored at the top of my class. However, I’m forewarning those who are reading this looking for the easiest teacher; DON”T TAKE HIM, I give you my assurance, you will fail. If you’re a

I have enjoyed several classes with Professor Sigmond. I wish I could take more. He is one of my favorites. Note to fellow students - diligence is required and rewarded.

Not the easiest teacher, but if you take the notes (which he makes you) do the homework, and then buy the study guide, and study that you should do OK. Def. requires some work...don't take for an easy A. Def. learned a lot, much better than other profs for teaching. BUY THE WORKING PAPERS!!!

it was only a first year class but he was helpful but a hard grader.

Total Hunk!

An intelligent, straight forward description of Professor Sigmond: Received a lot of schooling and has a good sense of the business world so he knows his****. Listen, take good notes in the class, and you'll be rewarded. Challenging but also enjoyable. A harder professor, but motivational. Connects with the class, funny, but diligence is required.

He is a very hard, but he just wants to push his students. You need to go to class and be prepared. If you have a problem, go talk to him. He just wants you to learn the information.

The material is difficult, but he explains it very well. He emphasizes things he wants you to know, but also expects you to know the chapters. He is willing to spend time explaining the material to those who don't understand. He is strange, but funny...it keeps you awake. I recommend taking 'Uncle Norm'.

I love "Uncle Norm"... yes he is really werid... but he knows what hes teaching and he loves what hes doing... sometimes he can pick on you but he just really wants you to do well in his class.... hes a very passionate teacher...

He really knows what he is talking about and he has an unbelievable knowledge. If you are willing to study hard you will be fine and learn a lot. If you just want to get through accounting better take sb. else.

this guy knows his stuff. he is a very difficult teacher, but if you want to learn accounting, and i mean really really learn it. take him. there is a reason why he teaches mostly upper level classes.

He's difficult but fair. Always show up for class, always read the material and know the information prior to attending the class. If you put in the time, you should be fine.

Very tough accounting prof. Preaches how you need to spend 12+ hrs./week on his material for an A/B. Exam weeks I studied all week for 20 hrs+ and I got either a C or B, depending on my final exam score. He says to know one concept inside and out for the exam and then it's not on it. Some exams all MC, some all fin. statements, some both. HARD.

Is he arrogant? Yes. Is he kind of a jerk? Yes. Does he grade fair? Well...YES! If you can't keep up, you shouldn't be an accountant. What do you think being in the industry will be like? Grow up, if you can't pass Intermediate 2 you need to reconsider your major.

If you are accounting major, you already heard his class is extremely tough in various meaning. When you graduate and get accounting (or accounting related) job, you will know he is your accounting guru. I really thank to him a lot. Good luck.

An A is possible!KNOW the HW probs. and Ch. questions/terms. He never responds to emails but he's helpful in class and is an Accounting genius. The course isnt easy, but that's why it's ADVANCED Accounting! If you pay attention and READ the book, you'll do fine. He's not as bad as people make him out to be. The whiners in class were worse than him!

good dude.

I'm run a business and I'm doing my taxes and I have to say, Professor Sigmond taught me A LOT about accounting. It took a while for me to figure out his teaching style, so I didn't do as well as I expected gradewise, but I really did learn managerial accounting. Two Thumbs UP!.

Knows accounting very well. Will help you if you don't understand something. Very approachable outside of class. I had him for summer 1 int acc1. Went thru the material real fast but what do you expect for a summer course. If you can't keep up take it in the fall or spring. I aced every test but I also spent 2 hours each day studying and like he says, " know the concepts." if you don't want to put in that amount of work, you shouldn't major in accounting because you'll never make it.

Know his stuff very well and makes it very clear about what he expects. Very helpful. Will curve test grades if it benefits most of the class. I'm taking him again for sure.

he gives notes,which are spoken out loud and u must copy along as he speaks like a mad man,then when u go back to read doesn't seem to make much sense. regardless majority of it probably wont even be on the test, arrogant egotistical, comments on any minor movement in class a little discouraging. Talks to the class like were in 3rd grade.

Great professor and really knows what he is talking about. He is more then willing to help anyone with anything. Not going to lie, his class isn't the easiest but if you go to class and take notes you will get an A in his class. Ive had him for 2 classes so far and he was great in both classes.

Good guy, difficult class. I did horrendous on every test I think a c was the best I got. I went to every class, showed I cared, and made a personal attempt to talk to him in his office about tests and how I can do better. He passed me and I respect him for honoring students who put in the effort, but cannot seem to comprehend the course.

Had to take him for a substitute finance course. Awesome guy. You really have to do deep into his lectures. Honestly, the course was more difficult than I expected it to be, but I just adjusted my study time according, and still came away with a very solid A. If you put in the work, you will do well. READ. THE. BOOK.

His class can be so boring really pointless but the guy is a genius. If you want to learn the ins and outs of business he is you guy. He comes across a bit arrogant sometimes but you have to play into it, hes funny and really will help you out in office hours he loves when he knows you care.

Prof. Sigmond is, by far, my favorite professor I have ever had. Accounting is very in-depth, so you have to work for it. He is funny and our class definitely pays attention to him. I truly appreciate Prof Sigmond as a teacher, mentor, and inspiring soul. Prof. Sigmond, if you ever read this, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Uncle Norm was a great teacher who seemed like a grandpa trying to be funny but failing to do so. Very insistent on using the textbook, but as long as you read the pages he recommends you should do well. Even if you don't passing with an A is still possible.