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Good teacher. Demands a lot, but interesting.

You will not learn much cost, but a lot of Excel. I work with Excel in accounting & I still spent 8 hours per week on his assignments. Tests aren't bad. Working in a group that doesn't like you can cost you a letter grade or more.

Make sure you pick a good group and that will make a huge difference. There is a lot of excel assignments. The excel assignments are part of his tests and are exactly the same as homework problem with just a couple number changes. The rest of test is M/C.

Difficult class but much easier if you have a good group. There is a lot of homework but he is a good teacher that makes you think.

PURE HELL! You will fail in a bad way if you don't know Excel and get stuck with a bunch of bumbs. Never email him with questions - he is not even remotely nice. But you will learn more than you can ever imagine if you put forth the effort.

He is not so bad. Excel assignments are challenging but not impossible. Home work and excel assignments are 50% of grade, so get in a good group.

Those who rate Dr. Goldwater as being unhelpful must have had his evil twin Dr. Leadwater, because he is EXTREMELY helpful as well as very interested in his students learning.

Dr.Goldwater is an animated lecturer and has been extremely helpful in the MANY times I've contacted him for assistance (even returned emails on the WEEKEND)! This is not an easy class but he wants you to learn.

This was a challenging class, but Dr. Goldwater is very detailed with his excel assignments and is always available for help if you need assistance. This is not an impossible class, but it does require some effort and he is completely willing to help you.

Dr. Goldwater is the perfect blend of expertise and teaching ability. His lectures are valuable to the course, as is the text and assignments he chooses for his students. You will leave his class an expert in the subject if you follow the program.

It's not a class you can sleep through, but he's my favorite teacher-awesome & helpful.The excel is challenging at first, but if you put in a little work and still don't understand, go to his office...and if he doesn't walk u through it,see his TA:Stephen

Background in Excell will really help, but the assignments themselves are not as hard as they are made out to be (most are, in fact, quite easy and simple). Dedicated and passionate instructor, and so far this is the only accounting class I'd recommend.

Managerial Accounting Analysis (Graduate Level)

You will learn a LOT if you take his class. Extremely interesting class. A lot of excel. He is EXTREMELY knowledgable.

Outstanding professor!!! He will make you love this subject.

Great professor, definitely knows what he's doing, heavy use of Excel in his class.

I found Dr. Goldwater to be an extremely good teacher. If you don't like Excel, don't bother with the class, but if you do, TAKE THIS CLASS! I thought it was pretty easy, all the tests were online on Excel and you had like 2 weeks to do them, much better than in class tests!

Very Excel oriented class. If you show up to every class, participate in the online discussions, and go for help during office hours, you shouldn't have any trouble with your grades. Actual class time was pointless, but you need to go to get help with the Excel homework, as he goes over it then.

Definately an interest professor. Very passionate about his teaching, and very computer focused. Does an excellent job of teaching his key points. Focuses on "big picture." You will work hard in his class, but overall, you will learn something very useful. He can be difficult to communicate with.

You either will like him a lot or you won't like him at all. There is no between. In my opinion, he is the greatest professor I have ever met. My suggestion is if you are good at completing assignments, go to class all the time and follow his direction, I can guarantee you will get an easy A.

Goldwater is a good teacher if you stick with the class, he purposely puts up a hard front to get slackers to leave his class and his first assignment is really hard, but they get easier and knowing excel is useful.

Brilliant professor with a funny New Zealand accent (cost "drivaa"). However, his Excel HW assignments can be gruesome. He's helpful during office hours but he gets frusterated with students on his discussion board who ask "stupid questions".

He has gotten rid of his excel assignments for his undergraduate students because of the grading burden, but watch out for his hard multiple choice tests and quizzes! Dr. Goldwater is a great professor, although many may disagree. It's up to you to decide.

Doesn't teach in class. It's a self study course, but he will help if you go to his office. He said he was getting rid of Excel. Those were hard! Don't get me wrong, the quizzes are harder. He's gotten a lot of critism so he may start to teach. There isn't another teacher so study HARD!!

Dr. Goldwater teaches practical application using Excel. This class is not easy. You will work hard, but you will learn. He is available to help students, but he's not going to give you the answers. If you want to learn something take this class. If you're looking for an easy A go elsewhere.

Speaks with an accent that's very distracting. The excel assignments may be good to have, but this year they backfired on him and his entire grading schedule fell apart. Class had to suffer by taking an open book MC exam with questions that took 15 minutes each to answer in a 75 minute time period

Excellent professor. Goes out of his way to make sure all students know and understand material. Class is very interactive. Forces participation. Really good guy. He changed the format of the class. Exams are challenging but very fair. Interesting exam format. Each ? worth 16 points. If you miss the MC?, you get another chance to answer. 16,12,8,4

Prof. Goldwater does an excellent job of explaining the concepts and theories. He does not do enough examples in class, however, which makes for very difficult exams. If you dont have time after class to ask questions, don't take him. P.s. he keeps you to the very end of class every time.

challenging professor, but good.

Don't believe the hype about this class. It's not that bad. Yes, the assignments can be time consuming, but once you become familiar with excel, they are not that big of a deal. He seems like a tough guy at first. He's actually a softy. For god sakes, the midterm is a take home exam, and he told us what was going to be on it! An A is doable.

This is a great class. My favorite part was the Excel assignments. They were time-consuming and at times, I wanted to pull my hair out, but I learned SO SO much from doing them. I really enjoyed the class and learned a lot of new concepts that I will use in the real world. I believe the class will help me in my next job, whatever it may be.

This class is challenging, but it's what I came to college for. I got a B+ and I know I did not put extreme effort into it. Make sure you are familiar with Excel (scenario manager, arrays, solver). His tests and quizzes contain many erros, but if you are the first one to point this out, he'll give you bonus points. (He loves Steinlager)

If you are a quitter, dont take his class. He is one of the best professors at UCF. He will challenge you to actually learn the material (isnt that what college is for?). He is not going to babysit you though. Bare down and learn something or take the easy road with another professor.

If you do what he says, youll get an A. Read the book, do the practices, go to his office hours. He gives you partial credit on multiple choice & unlimited retakes of exams. What more could you want? Very genuine and caring professor. Excels have been cancelled. Excellent professor. Those who complain are lazy and want to be hand-fed.

Truly an excellent teacher, but the class is a lot of work. If you want to have a total grasp of the subject, this is your guy.

Test were hard

Goldwater is helpful when you go to his office, so take advantage of his office hours! Do the practice quizzes a lot to get exposure to test problems. Lecture is all theory with very little problem-solving, yet problems are most of the test questions. He is willing to make sure that you understand the material.

This was not an easy class. I spentalmost every day in the Library studying. I got a D+ on my first test and was going to drop, but now i'm glad that I didn't. don't take if u r lazy. He is helpful if you go to the office hours and he really does want to see his students do well. I ended up with a well earned B. Oh yeah, he lets u retake exams!

This a very hard class and very time consuming. Dr. Goldwater is entertaining in class but very serious about mutual respect. He is fair about grading and rewards students for trying hard. He is helpful when you go to his office, even though you often have to wait a bit. He doesn't rush even though there may be other students waiting.

Dr. Goldwater's class was stimulating and fair. Practice quizzes, quizzes, and tests are all done online @ home (sweet)! But you must practice alot. I received almost all C's on quizzes and tests but somehow pulled a "B" in the course because of many, many practice quizzes with "A's". GET THE STUDY GUIDE TO THE BOOK & YOU WILL DO MUCH BETTER!

Favorite professor that I'd had so far (this is my 4th yr here). He makes class enjoyable even though I came into this class HATING the subject (managerial acct) and knowing I was going to hate the class. Confusing material, not really sure how I pulled off a B+, but Professor Goldwater is INCREDIBLY helpful and very kind, wants students to pass

The professor is difficult as is the class. However you will learn a lot.

He really drills the basics into your head but doesn't teach how to do the material in class. Do the practices and you will pass the class. He's from New Zealand and I guess has a British accent . He calls the Traditional Costing System, Peanut Butter. I had peanut butter nightmares all semester! Peanut Butter!!!!!

The class is challenging but you will learn your stuff if you do what is expected of you. Bust your butt on practice.

The good: Knows his stuff. Tests are not too bad. The bad: His Practice4Performance system is very glitchy with lots of errors in the questions (hence the answers). He tended to be rude sometimes to students in class and through email. Go to class cause he takes attendance (in his head). Class time is an absolute waste of time.

Really wonderful instructor. Knows his subject and how to teach others.

Pros: interesting lecture, tons of support TA and Professor. Cons: the class is as easy as brain surgery. In fact, you might need brain surgery after this class. Conclusion: unless you're about to give 110%, don't take this class!

Easy, Easy, Easy Class. This guy must have rally changed. Tests are easy, not hard to study for; and gives a toooooonnnn of Extra Credit. Take this guy you can't go wrong. Interesting class

Very hard class, but you get to take the quizzes and exams at home as long as you attend class. You will learn A LOT about using excel, as I did. I don't think Goldwater is a bad teacher at all, the subject is somewhat difficult, but I liked his lectures.

This class is a ton of work (he makes you do a lot of practice problems) but you will learn a lot about cost accounting. Goldwater will help you one on one with the material but he won't hold your hand. It is possible to get an A. I'm not sure what the guy below is talking about because many people got A's in the class

Excel spreadsheets DO NOT take that long to set up, and once you have them the class is crystal clear. Dr. Goldwater's teaching style absolutely works. His class quite simply prepares you for the real world.

Be ready to use excels A LOT. All class work, exams, quizzes are online and through excel. Multiple chances are given for all work. If you put the time into it its almost a guaranteed 'A'. Not particularly helpful, but very knowledgeable in excel. Just dont be rude in class or your off to the testing lab!

Great Class. . . It requires a lot of work, but if you put in the time you can get a good grade.

GREAT class but ALOT of work from home on your computer mostly, in class is mostly lecture you learn more by doing the online practices and then the stuff makes more sense, quizzes, and exams are online and retakes are avail to boost your grade which is AWESOME!!! an A or B is def obtainable here. Class is VERY time consuming but worth the good gr

A VERY CHALLENGING COURSE. EXPECT TO WORK. IF NOT YOU WILL FAIL. STRATEGY IS IMPORTANT. TIME MANAGEMENT. AND YOU SHOULD KNOW HOW TO USE EXCEL. READ THE MATERIAL. PRACTICE. DO HW. WORK WITH OTHERS IS YOUR KEY TO SUCCESS. COLLABORATIVE LEARNING WILL GET YOU IN POSITION TO EXCEL. EXPECT TO HAVE NO LIFE. NO WEEKENDS.

I definitely recommend Goldwater over Durham. If you are willing to put in A LOT of time for this class, you should get an A or high B, no problem. Use his excels and do a lot of practice questions before taking the quizzes/homework and you should be fine. If your excels are decent, the exams are not bad at all!

If you are a student knowing what you are getting into, then this class will be easy. You know accounting is not easy but the professor tries his best to make it easy. i will give you a hint, assignments quizzes and exams are done in ur pjs at home

I liked him. Its hard class. You will spend at least couple days building spreadsheets, but you will acctually get a good practice out of this class.Knowing excel will be helpfull when you will look for a job( some companies test you on knoledge of excel).Btw, he has solutions on his p4p, so those help as well.Use bonus system.

This is a time consuming class. If you go to class and pay attention you will get an A. You have to do practice problems and a quiz every week. I spent no more than 2 hours a week outside of class and had a 95 Average. He DOES care that you LEARN! He ACTUALLY TEACHES...it isn't basic memorization and regurgitation... TAKE THIS CLASS

has a LOT of assignment but it helps with tests and quizzes. have to invest many hours but it's worth it and pays back with a good grade. use lots of excel program

No professor should ever require attendance. This guy threatens you with tests at the testing lab if you do not go. I got absolutely nothing out of the lectures. This is a self learning course and if you do all the study plan problems and create excel files you will do great in this course. Good luck!!

Yes, he is a demanding professor, and you will have to work. For that reason, I suggest taking him in the summer. But the Excels you make in the homework (which are the same problems you will see on the quizzes and exams) are something you can show to future employers. He is that detailed! His lectures are fascinating. Take him. You won't regret it

While the course is tough, Professor Goldwater gives you the option of taking all homework, quizzes, and tests online at HOME. So if you do the HW and quizzes properly, in Excel as he suggests, you can have a good amount of the test done ahead of time (just change the numbers.) He even says if you do all this effort you deserve an A (which I got)

I've read these reviews, and they seem to be undergrads complaining about work load. This class is demanding, but you will learn a valuable tool called EXCEL! I've worked in corporate world for 10 years and this is the best class for real-world understanding. He is fair and helpful. He expects you to work, you are in college, so work! Great prof!

Class is easy!!! Just put the 20 hours a week homework in and pay attention.

Put in very minimal effort and made a C,could have made a B+ if I planned my time better. He sends out quizzes beginning each week and you have 6 days to complete them at home and you get a retake, Same with exams. You also learn a lot about excel which is pretty sweet. Don't take with cornerstone, intermediate and quant 2 that was my mistake.

He is a great professor! Allows you to take the quizzes and exams at home, gives you the answers, and goes over excel examples in class. Do all your homework, some of the problems will be on the exam.

Goldwater is a great teacher. He teaches you what is important for your future career and you learn a ton of excel. He responds to emails immediately and though never flat out gives you the answer, he pushes you in the right direction. Put in the time and the course is rewarding.

DO NOT TAKE IF YOU OWN A MAC. He has his class suited to windows users and will try to work with you if you own a mac but it is a lot more difficult if you have a mac. Collaboration is a must to pass this class

I like the class. He is not easy but if you go to class and pay attention, this will be an easy A.

I don't understand the bad reviews this class is seriously so easy. Go to the lectures to be able to take your midterm&final at home. Lectures are super boring, I used that time to do the quizzes. Assignments are graded automatically with an email system with 1 retake. Book isn't necessary, but you can find it for free online. Easy class for summer

Great professor. Used to be a purely Excel based class, but because of all the complaints he's switched over to Connect. Any of the complaints you hear are from people who are too lazy to work hard or have trouble teaching themselves how to figure stuff out.

Ignore all ratings up to this semester. Goldwater got rid of his Excel curriculum; only Excel is extra credit. Everything is on Connect, the lectures are useless in terms of learning the material the way you need to for the HW but he knows his stuff. 2 tests are online through Connect. Really hard material but new format makes it easy to do well.

I was so scared of Goldwater because of his reviews but I figured it was better to take the evil I knew than one I didn't and I am so glad I took him. He recently got ride of his excel curriculum because it was too consuming for him so the class is all connect and very simple. Chegg and Coursehero are very useful to figure out the problems.

Goldwater honestly isn't that bad now that the Excel hw is gone. The only Excel is the Excel project, which is very useful for learning about data analytics. Connect practices and quizzes gradually get harder, but they're open book, so it's ok. Exams are also taken at home.

Prof. Goldwater is really inspirational. He teaches beyond the course material and helps student prepare for the demand of the job, not just the bookish knowledge. He is hilarious and gives personal background at times. It's difficult to figure out initially, but things will get easier as you start taking his class. Be prepared to self study .

I took Goldwater in 2018, I'm sad to hear that he got rid of the Excel HW honestly. It was definitely hard but if you want to succeed as an accountant, his Excel guidance is PRICELESS. He can be a bit blunt, but he inspired me to really learn Excel/VBA and somehow I even ended up being a Cost Accountant for an international manufacturing company :)

Loved Goldwater. Hes hilarious and teaches the whole class through excel. Dont expect to take notes. Bring your laptop and walk through what he does in class with him. Hes hilarious and teaches great info about cost and management accounting and shows us a different side of accounting than what we usually see. Take his class!

Dr. Goldwater is passionate and snarky. In his grad classes, he makes you use Excel and Power BI to do advanced techniques such as pivot tables. I have no accounting background, so I found this FAR more useful than having to do old school accounting by hand. He provides step-by-step instructions, but you gotta go to class to keep up.