4.5

Peter Alpaugh

Accounting - George Brown College

4.5
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
94%
Would Retake
88
Reviews
4.5
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
4.5
Helpful
4.6
Clarity

94%

Would Retake

88

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

69

4

9

3

3

2

5

1

2

What Students Say

Peter is one of the best at George Brown

ACCT2001 - 5.0 rating

He is the best accounting teacher I have ever known in George Brown College

ACCT2001 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

55%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 33 grades
Most common grades:
A (13)
A+ (9)
A- (4)
Grade Distribution
A(22)B(3)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(7)
Based on 35 reported grades
A: 13
A+: 9
A-: 4
B+: 3
Common Tags
Amazing lectures (14)
Gives good feedback (9)
Tough Grader (7)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (7)
Skip class? You won't pass. (7)
Inspirational (7)
Clear grading criteria (6)
Caring (6)
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Reviews (88)
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3.0
ACCT1001
Oct 4, 2004

No Comments

5.0
3.0
ACCT1001
Oct 8, 2004

best accounting teacher

5.0
3.0
ACCT3004
Oct 15, 2004

No Comments

5.0
5.0
ACCT1012
Dec 11, 2004

best teacher but very hard marker. bossy too.

2.0
5.0
ACCT1012
Mar 31, 2005

Hard and bossy. But good lectures.

5.0
3.0
NICECLASS
Dec 16, 2005

very nice teacher and his explanation is very good but hard marker.

5.0
2.0
ACCT202
Jul 27, 2006

A very good Professor! He is always available for help. He explaines difficult subjects with the ease and clarity. But sometimes his tests are not easy.

5.0
4.0
ACCT2001
Aug 25, 2006

He is the best professor you can expect. Alway ready to help, respect students with his charming smile. Take his class as many as you can even though his tests are not very easy, but you can learn a lot from him. Don't complain if you need more study, it is for sure that you can benefit from preparing for his not easy tests.

5.0
3.0
ACCT1002
Jul 31, 2007

he is very nice teacher!

5.0
2.0
ACCT1012
Aug 10, 2007

He is outstanding teacher! I really enjoy his class!

4.0
2.0
ACCT202
Nov 20, 2007

He is very good; I wish all teachers were like him.I really miss his classes...

5.0
2.0
ACCT1012
Dec 5, 2007

He is a very helpful teacher! He expects you to do your homework! If you don't, you will be picked on in class! Overall, he can teach!

5.0
5.0
ACCT1012
Jul 17, 2008

Peter Alpaugh is the best accounting i have had to date he does everything in detail he goes through the text page by page chapter by chapter he covers everything in depth if one fails this clas it is due to poor attendance and laziness in doing the work anything he teaches is going to definitely be on the test and he covers any and everything best

5.0
3.0
ACCT1
Aug 18, 2009

Peter Alpaugh is a huge asset to George Brown College. Incredible teacher - crystal clear and very willing to help - can explain anything in five different ways. Tests are fair, marking is fair. Do your homework - he will call you out in class!!! Wish he could teach me all of my accounting courses.

5.0
3.0
ACCT1032
Aug 22, 2009

He is a gem at GBC. He is willing to help anyone who need help. He is the best accounting pro

5.0
3.0
ACCT2001
Nov 1, 2009

Great teacher. Posses a very good knowledge in the subject and is easy to talk to.

5.0
4.0
ACCT1001
Dec 1, 2009

Professor peter is the best you can get out there. graduated from the university of waterloo, and yet worked for price waterhouse coopers for more than 8 years. All i can tell you is that in order to get an A + in his course u need to study. What ever he says is very imnportant, because it will be on the test... Thanks for ur knowledge professorC(=

5.0
3.0
ACCT1012
Dec 2, 2009

Really great teacher, he explains everything very well. He makes it interesting and is very knowledgeable.

5.0
3.0
ACCT1002
May 5, 2010

He is the best professor. You will never get bored in his class.

5.0
4.0
ACCT1012
Dec 12, 2010

excellent teacher take him, take up almost every question from the book. goes in a row so everyone has to answer something every class. over all great prof. but for the tests you have to study..

5.0
4.0
ACCT1012
Nov 12, 2011

Based on my 2 year learning experience at George Brown College, he is the best accounting teacher ever. I don't understand why my school does not give him a full time positon

2.0
4.0
ACCT2001
Nov 21, 2011

Really Guys? I can't stand him at all and i am suprized to find out that he is highly rated here. booooooo!

5.0
4.0
ACCT2001
Nov 21, 2011

Had him every semester since i started at gbc, best accounting prof imo. Very clear explanations and provides adequate help for students.

5.0
1.0
ACCTALL
Mar 26, 2012

EXCELLENT TEACHER, BEST ACCOUNITNG PROF. I EVER HAD!!!

5.0
4.0
ACCT2001
May 1, 2012

Excellent prof. very structured. uses time well. uses textbook a lot but also his own examples

5.0
1.0
ACCT202
Jun 25, 2012

He is brilliant

5.0
2.0
ACCT2001
Jul 22, 2012

Best Professor Ever!! Really knowledgable! Have to work hard to earn a good mark.

5.0
5.0
ACCT1012
Jul 23, 2012

If you want to learn the real accounting, choose him.This is the best professor I have ever had. Believe me,you wont regret. Of course you have to work hard to earn your mark. If not, he will tell you "try harder" or "try harder".

5.0
3.0
ACCT1012
Jul 26, 2012

Best accounting prof i have had. Maybe best prof. Helpful. knowledge. jokes but takes time to answer question in class or after. not easy though - tests are harder than some others.

4.0
3.0
BACC1001
Jul 26, 2012

Took this course last term. Now that i see another prof this term i know how much better this guy is. Everyone said his tests were hard. But he teaches you the stuff. You still need to practice and read to get A, but you can get B just doing the stuff in class.

5.0
2.0
ACCT1012
Aug 7, 2012

course is hard but now i see why others rate this prof high. i start to get accounting. assignments easy. tests hard.

2.0
5.0
ACCT2001
Aug 18, 2012

He is very hard teacher. He likes to give the questions to explain about IFRS, GAAP… on test, those were such stupid thing because whatever u did, he expected you to answer like a professional accounting way. I'd read all these commons that students gave him 5stars before I took this guy, but it was too wrong. I was so regret to take him!!!

5.0
4.0
ACCT2001
Dec 7, 2012

he is hard but good. ok for me

5.0
4.0
ACCT1001
Dec 7, 2012

i liked this teacher. he is good for beginer students becuase he explans clear and does many problems in the class. some dont like becuase he asks them questions. it gives you stress

5.0
3.0
BACC1001
Apr 3, 2013

This course is so much better with this prof. Still don't like the book though. And his tests are hard - no multiple choice - even quizzes. But I am doing ok this term.

5.0
4.0
ACCT1012
Jun 27, 2013

he is good. friend recommend him.lots of practice in class. but test is hard needs much practice. writing questions too. we did not have that in other class. but still i like him.

5.0
5.0
BACC1001
Jul 18, 2013

Great teacher. hes pretty hard but fair. you need to attend his classes and listen carefully

5.0
5.0
ACCT2001
Aug 15, 2013

Peter is one of the best at George Brown. Some people comment how he is rude or too difficult - I guess they must think the real world is butterflies and unicorns. Peter's instruction arguably has the most clarity compared to the other instructors, which is a feat since there are a handful of gems in that department.

5.0
3.0
ACCT2001
Sep 7, 2013

He is the best accounting teacher I have ever known in George Brown College. I took three accounting course from him, and he was never late and almost made full use of the class time--very responsible and knowledgeable professor.

1.0
5.0
ACCT2001
Oct 28, 2013

Wow! People tell me at least something good in this guy that makes it worth tolerating his attitude. From my experience his teaching technique doesn't even pay off 10% for what you have to put up with him. I had an “A” in acct prior his class and he made me hate the subject in just 3 classes. Well, that's a skill! I wonder why he even teaches…?!

5.0
4.0
ACCT2001
Dec 22, 2013

i liked this professor. if you do your homework you will do well. and his class is not boring. he makes everyone answer questions.

5.0
4.0
ACCT1001
Dec 31, 2013

Great class for beginners. Peter is very clear and quite entertaining. He is very intimidating at first but as long as you come to class and do your work, this class is actually very enjoyable. Accounting definitely is not boring in his class.

2.0
5.0
ACCT2001
Grade: A
Nov 20, 2014

He is disorganized and it's distracting the way he never stops moving. Rude to students. There were sign language interpreters in the class and he was very rude to them. says things that contradict the text book. rambles. I am an A+ student but I couldn't learn from him. Fortunately the text book is good

5.0
4.0
B157
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2014

At first Peter seems very intimidating, but eventually you will get used to his teachings and pattern that will be shown on the tests. Very knowledgeable, and engages the students which can be annoying but makes you learn. Must have professor.

5.0
2.0
ACCT2001
Jan 2, 2015

this guy is good. we had a good class almost everyone attends almost every day. some test questions are hard but no surprises. lots of chance for good marks from quiz and assignments too.

5.0
2.0
ACCT2001
Grade: B+
Jan 5, 2015

The best teacher I have ever met..... :-D If you really want to study accounting

5.0
4.0
ACCT2001
Grade: A+
Mar 26, 2015

Peter is an exceptional prof. If you're looking to be spoon fed or make excuses for yourself, you won't like hime. If you're interested in becoming a real accountant with a deep understanding and aren't afraid of working hard, you have to study under Peter.

5.0
3.0
ACCT2001
Grade: A
Apr 6, 2015

I switched to degree now and you can tell in our class the people who had Peter and learned Accounting concepts and details and the people who didn't. He is good. But not easy.

5.0
3.0
ACCT2001
Grade: B+
Aug 26, 2015

almost everyone comes to class and we actually kinda like the class even though it is accounting and we did a lot of work. book is hard to read but everything is explained in class when we take up problems.

4.0
3.0
ACCT1012
Grade: A
Sep 4, 2015

His teaching is very well structured and clear explained. If you want to be a good accountant in future. Take his course. But he is hard grader and callous. I supposed to get A+ just like all my other courses. But only get A. I tried my best.

3.0
3.0
ACCT1001
Grade: C+
Nov 5, 2015

Peter is a good teacher,BUT he is very tough... He gives us extra assignments to do. After all, he could be rude to students.

5.0
3.0
ACCT1001
Grade: A+
Nov 24, 2015

One of the best professor! It;s a difficult course, but he explains everything as clear as possible. His class has bonus mark, and lecture notes as powerpoint on blackboard for you to review, compared to other professors, those two are already huge advantages. But he is a tough marker, which challenges you to be better and better.

4.0
3.0
ACCT1001
Grade: B-
Jan 16, 2016

He is a great prof! all you have to do is listen. He may seem intense at first but he calms down when he gets to know your name.

4.0
4.0
ACCT1012
Jul 18, 2016
Would take again

Best Prof!!!!

2.0
5.0
ACCT2001
Grade: Rather not say
Jul 19, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He is a hard marker. He make tests too difficult, if you didn't study, you can't pass. He is bossy and he has his own strick way to teach. If you don't do the homework every class, you will be in so much trouble. He asks lots of questions to student in the every single class. His lecture is very good but you gotta study very hard.

4.0
4.0
ACCT1001
Nov 9, 2016
Would take again

Peter is an awesome professor, he makes sure that you understand the subject by asking everyone to answer the homework. He is a tough grader and very strict to something but you can deal with that.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
ACCT1012
Grade: A+
May 1, 2017
Would take again

peter is a good prof but hard. You will learn a lot if you concentrate and participate in his every class. He will ask a lot of questions to help you understand and assign homework for practicing which I love him the most. His test is hard but he will give you the area that you have to focus on. Anyway, he is the best prof I have ever met in GBC.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
4.0
ACCT2001
Grade: A-
Jul 19, 2017
Would take again

attendance is not mandatory, however this is accounting that we are talking about. you should attend because he gives some questions that are modified from the textbook for a better understanding. he also will give you some solutions to questions printed out which is good practice. make sure you read/do your homework, passing with flying colours!

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
5.0
ACCT1012
Jul 21, 2017
Would take again

Peter is a very good prof, but it is hard to get high marks. You can learn a lot in the class. You must finish homework and answer in class. Also he will print out some of the more difficult answers and send them out every class. btw, the quiz is easy but test is very difficult

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
ACCT2001
Jul 27, 2017
Would take again

he is an amazing prof. i have taken him in the last and he doesn't give you anything on a test that you haven't covered. do your homework because he lets you know when the semester starts that there will be pop quizzes. this forces you to read the textbook and get a better mark in the end. worth taking this professor!

Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
5.0
5.0
ACCT2001
Grade: A
Aug 30, 2017
Would take again

He is the best teacher ever, if you want to learn accounting take him for sure. But be prepare to study hard ,do homeworks and for sure attend all the classes if you want to have a good mark.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
ACCT1001
Nov 29, 2017
Would take again

So far he is the best professor I ever had. I am taking his Accounting Fundamentals I and I LOVE IT! He makes everything very to understand. He also tries to remember everyone's names, which is really nice of him! ^^ All you need to do is be in class and try to practice the exercises he gives and you will get good grades!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
ACCT2001
Grade: A-
Jan 27, 2018
Would take again

Peter is a cool guy. Although he seems to be very strict first, after some time you get used to his behaviour and even get fun! :D I really loved the way he teaches and how he makes everything clear. My advice: do all your homework and don't skip his classes. If you want to get A - be ready to work extra.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Inspirational
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
5.0
4.0
ACCT1001
Grade: A-
Jan 30, 2018
Would take again

Nothing to say, except PERFECT. Best Professor I have ever had! You need to do homeworks if you want to pass the class!

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
ACCT1001
Grade: Rather not say
Feb 19, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He's a tough professor

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
ACCT1001
Grade: A
Mar 26, 2018
Would take again

He is such a great professor, very dedicated to students. If you read book and do homework, you will pass his class very easily

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
3.0
3.0
ACCT2001
Grade: A
May 23, 2018
Would take again

Picks on his students and belittles them any chance he gets. Had him twice a week, one 8 am and another at 12 pm, noticeably friendlier during the afternoon than the morning. As far as teaching goes he's adequate, first half of his class would be a bit of review from last class then homework problems from the last lecture, second half new lecture.

5.0
4.0
ACCT2001
Grade: A
Jul 20, 2018
Would take again

The best teacher I've ever had! I had Acct II and Financial Acct I with him. I really loved the way he teaches. If you really want to learn, he is the right one. Although it seems to be very strict first, after a while you get used to. Very well organized, he gives all the material. You need to do homework & don't skip classes if you want to pass!

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
ACCT2001
Aug 18, 2018
Would take again

an excellent professor I have seen

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
BACC1002
Grade: B
Aug 22, 2018
Would take again

Great Prof but expects a lot of homework. Tests are like homework but always some tricks. Explains well but expects you to participate. Kinda strict and bossy too. but organized.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
ACCT2001
Grade: A
Nov 19, 2018
Would take again

All you have to do is attend classes. He is an amazing professor. Questions are similar to what he takes up in classes. I had failed he course once due to not attending classes. Do hw it helps as constant practices the second time around i got an A. Love him. He is very knowledgeable. Does surprise quizes but predictable timeline usually wnch ends

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
ACCT1001
Nov 26, 2018
Would take again

One of the best Professors. He really cares about his students and helps his students succeed.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
ACCT2001
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2018
Would take again

He is superb. The way he teaches is brilliant. But if you are not good at accounting then it's your call. If you wanna really learn financial accounting then choose him.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Hilarious
Caring
3.0
3.0
ACCT2001
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2018
Would take again

He teaches the concept well but very irrelevant to the real world. However, you can easily get an A as long as you show up and do homework.

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Hilarious
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
3.0
ACCT2001
Grade: A
Mar 25, 2019
Would take again

The best teacher I've had in accounting. He knows how to teach, explain with real examples. He knows how to engage students in his classes and is fair to the students who work and go all classes. I took accounting II and Financial accounting I with him. I can say that if I have learned some accounting it is thanks to him.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
ACCT1001
Grade: A
Apr 10, 2019
Would take again

This prof is awesome and knowledgeable. If you attend class every day, focus on him and do ur homework so you can learn everything. Believe me and choose him!!!

Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
4.0
ACCT1012
Grade: B+
Jul 18, 2019
Would take again

provides you with great examples. I always have trouble with teachers who have accents but he Speaks clearly and with no accent. Classes are fun.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
ACCT1002
Grade: A+
Jul 19, 2019
Would take again

Had him for 2 courses. He is an amz prof. He really cares about students and gives good feedbacks. Classes are fun. Expect you to do homeworks and answer questions in class. He also gives lots of real life examples.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
ACCT1001
Apr 7, 2020
Would take again

Professor is such the best teacher this semeter I've taken. He gave out the problems and solved that to guide students. He also answered clearly any questions. He's a little bit strict but reasonable, he's also funny too. He taught and gave some stories that did not make the class boring. He is the best recommendation for you guys.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
ACCT1001
Apr 13, 2020
Would take again

Awsome

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
ACCT1036
Aug 19, 2020
Would take again

There is no doubt Peter has full knowledge of his subject. He wants you to learn; however, these certain time has led us to a new environment and we are still adapting. He had never delivered an online class as he explained and there were some times many students got confused. Nonetheless, I enjoyed being his student and learned appreciably.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
ACCT1001
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2020
Would take again

He explain very good and makes the course very easy.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
ACCT1001
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2020
Would take again

Professor Peter was an overall good professor. Textbook is important and easy to self-teach content with. Tutorials are mandatory but incredibly helpful and worthwhile. Dry sense of humour that I found enjoyable.

Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
ACCT1001
Grade: A+
Nov 19, 2021
Would take again

Professor Alpaugh is the best accounting professor you could ever find. He is passionate in teaching, and he makes the accounting concepts super easy to understand. He is very organized, cares about his students a lot. He would try to remember everyone in the class and have everyone engage during the lectures. Highly recommend taking his classes!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
ACCT1012
Grade: A+
Nov 19, 2021
Would take again

Professor Alpaugh is one of the best accounting professor I've ever had. As long as you put your effort in his lectures and practice the exercises (which all should do in accounting), you will understand everything and get good grades. I highly recommend taking his courses!

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
ACCT1001
Grade: A+
Aug 28, 2022
Would take again

The best professor I've ever had.I will miss this course.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
4.0
3.0
ACCT1001
Grade: A-
Sep 6, 2022
Would take again

I would recommend his classes!

Group projects
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
ACCT1001
Grade: B
Aug 11, 2023
Would take again

high level of professionalism. He has a lot of experience, and we are lucky to have such a professor. He is very organized and tries to remember every student's name. He is knowledgeable and does not even have to consult a book. Note: you should make an effort as Student so don't expect to be pass if you don't make any effort

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

55%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 33 grades
Most common grades:
A (13)
A+ (9)
A- (4)
Grade Distribution
A(22)B(3)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(7)
Based on 35 reported grades
A: 13
A+: 9
A-: 4
B+: 3
Common Tags
Amazing lectures (14)
Gives good feedback (9)
Tough Grader (7)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (7)
Skip class? You won't pass. (7)
Inspirational (7)
Clear grading criteria (6)
Caring (6)
Rating Trend

Stable

-0.02 avg change
Aug
Dec
Nov
Aug
Sep
Aug
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

ACCT3004

5.0

(1)

NICECLASS

5.0

(1)

ACCT1002

5.0

(3)

ACCT1

5.0

(1)

ACCT1032

5.0

(1)
+9 more courses
Difficulty by Course

B157

4.0

BACC1002

4.0

ACCT1036

4.0

ACCT1012

3.7

ACCT2001

3.7

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