3.4

Peter Oehlers

Accounting - West Chester University of Pennsylvania

3.4
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
78%
Would Retake
84
Reviews
3.4
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
3.5
Helpful
3.4
Clarity

78%

Would Retake

84

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official
84 total ratings

5

36

4

15

3

4

2

16

1

13

What Students Say

My god this class is boring, but Oehlers tries his best to keep us engaged

ACC320 - 5.0 rating

He is the nicest professor you'll meet at WCU

ACC320 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

40%

Textbook Required

72%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 21 grades
Most common grades:
A (12)
A- (3)
Not sure yet (3)
Grade Distribution
A(15)B(1)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(5)
Based on 25 reported grades
A: 12
A-: 3
Not sure yet: 3
A+: 3
Common Tags
Caring (7)
Lots of homework (7)
Accessible outside class (7)
Lecture heavy (6)
Group projects (6)
Respected (5)
Clear grading criteria (2)
Amazing lectures (2)
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Reviews (83)
4.0
1.0
ACC201
Dec 23, 2004

easiest class ever. he gives so much extra credit for each test. you can easily go from an 85 to a 102. if you haven't taken accounting before, i would def. take him.

5.0
2.0
ACCOUNTING
Jan 6, 2005

He is a great teacher. Very helpful both in and outside the classroom.

5.0
1.0
ACC201
Jan 8, 2005

Great professor. Easy class. An A is easily possible if you study for tests. Nice guy in and out of class

5.0
3.0
ACC210
Jan 15, 2005

He is one of the few professors who is passionate about his subject, extremely intelligent and a great teacher. He makes even the most difficult information more understandable. I definitely reccomend him to anyone!

5.0
2.0
ACC202
Apr 21, 2005

great teacher, very helpful, gives a decent amount of extra credit work, must study for tests but they arent too difficult, however tests are harder than they should be since he doesnt get to make up his own.

5.0
1.0
ACC202
Sep 29, 2005

Great guy, nice, easy to understand, clear as can be. Makes material more than bearable. Tests arent so bad. Helpful. Take this guy. NO ONE ELSE. Oehlers is the man. Funny too..at times.

5.0
3.0
ACC500
Oct 2, 2005

Very patient, clear explanation, clear goals - highly recommend him!

2.0
2.0
ACC202
Oct 19, 2005

nice guy. his way of teaching is pretty boring. you'll probably have to teach it to yourself before the test

1.0
5.0
ACC202
Nov 14, 2005

Stinks.

1.0
4.0
MANAGERIALACCT
Nov 14, 2005

Oehlers explains things well in class. Yet he doesn't spend enough time reviewing for the exam. Take someone else.

2.0
5.0
MANGACCTNG
Nov 30, 2005

Not a good teacher. He is not the guy you want to be taking. Very ignorant and will not help you. Go with someone else or your doomed.

2.0
4.0
ACC202
Dec 2, 2005

nice guy. Somewhat confusing, but approachable. Take him if you really understand it.

4.0
3.0
ACC202
Dec 5, 2005

this guy is nice to everyone! he even helps out during tests! he gives extra credit here and there...he is just by far the best ACCOUNTING professor. because he IS the easiest. i didn't understand acc until him!!

2.0
5.0
MANGACCOUNTING
Dec 12, 2005

He really has a hard time of explaning each problem. In addition he leaves the class in confusion. Totally go with someone else.

5.0
2.0
ACC202
Jan 10, 2006

Oehlers is a great teacher. I recommend him 100%. He gives out papers that you can study from for the test. He is nice to everyone and he will definitely help you out. His tests aren't hard. TAKE HIM!!

1.0
4.0
ACC201
Jan 16, 2006

Dr. Oehlers is a nice guy don't get me wrong. He has the potential to be a good professor but I just can't catch on with him. Try Dorris-Crenny instead.

1.0
5.0
ACCTING
Jan 23, 2006

Oehlers doesn't like to give extra points. Only way to survive this class is partial credit. Exams are department so they are always the same. He is nice but you must bust you butt to succeed.

2.0
5.0
ACC202
Jan 27, 2006

Professor Oehlers loves tieing things in with the book. I'd say he's a nice guy but his teaching ability is questionable.

2.0
5.0
ACCTING
Feb 3, 2006

Do not take this guy unless you want to fail. Avoid period.

1.0
5.0
ACC202
Feb 3, 2006

His study sheets help for the test's. He will help you but you better be prepared to work harder then you ever have in your life. If you think you can pass with him go for it. Work hard or don't take Oehlers.

2.0
5.0
MANACCOT
Feb 20, 2006

Horrible. Drop before you fail.

5.0
1.0
ACC202
Mar 5, 2006

BEST PROFESSOR HERE

2.0
5.0
ACC202
Mar 8, 2006

very uncaring and ignorant. I will never take him again!

5.0
1.0
ACC202
Mar 8, 2006

I don't know what those other people are talking about but Professor Oehlers makes this class so easy and he is the easiest grader. Easy A or B.

1.0
5.0
ACC202
Mar 9, 2006

Many people have difficulty trying to keep up with his teaching style. His methods of explaining are questionable to. Yet he doesn't know how to relate the material to the tests.

5.0
1.0
ACC202
Mar 17, 2006

Great professor. Always willing to help. Went to his office and he helped me with internships. The class is laid out well. There are a bunch of quizzes now, along with the exams.

5.0
2.0
ACC202
May 18, 2006

Great professor, tells you exactly what is on the tests and grades fairly. If you go to the office he will help you with any work you have.

1.0
5.0
ALLACC
Aug 1, 2006

Not a very good teacher. Can be nice but he will stab you in the back. Exams are impossible unless you know every little thing from the homework. Try another professor.

5.0
2.0
ACT201
Aug 26, 2006

The crappy ratings come from students who expect an easy A. You cant expect to do well unless you do the homework and ask questions! the tests come from the accounting dept, not from him. So they will be hard, but if you ask, he will spend hours with you preparing. The students who did the work liked him and got A's and B's.

5.0
1.0
ACC202
Aug 28, 2006

Great Professor, nice man. Make any effort, go to class, an easy A.

1.0
4.0
ACC202
Aug 30, 2006

Awful teacher like the whole department.

5.0
3.0
ACC202
Nov 1, 2006

Great prof. Helpful, understanding. Gave me a great reccomendation and convinced me to become an acc major. two thumbs up!

5.0
3.0
ACC202
Nov 1, 2006

had him for acc 202 AND 420...HES THE MAN...tests are exactly what u do in class, just go to class and ull get an A. Its the subject thats not easy but pehlers is the best prof in the department by far

1.0
5.0
ACC202
Jan 1, 2007

Really terriable teacher. Not helpful in office and hard to follow in class. Try to take this course with another professor.

2.0
5.0
ACC202
Feb 22, 2007

Not a very good teacher. Rambles on about nothing. Try to go with Reagan Gary.

4.0
2.0
ACCT202
May 10, 2007

He is the best acct professor i have ever had...corny jokes..but he helps you out if you ask....including on the tests..you dont have to go to class unless there is a test or quiz and he is one of the nicest profs ive had i cant believe he got a bad rating

1.0
5.0
ACCT202
May 21, 2007

Lectures from study sheets. His teaching is very pointless and leaves the class in confusion.

5.0
1.0
ACC420
Jul 9, 2007

Best teacher ever! No attendance policy, and lets you hand in assignments whenever you get around to them. Easy class to get an A, and learn a littl bit too. He is totally laid back if you need a relaxing course.

3.0
3.0
ACC202
Dec 5, 2007

A nice guy that is willing to help you. I feel though he doesnt prepare you enough for the tests. I wish there was more review what the Multiple choice questions would be like on the test. He tells what written problems will be on the test. Doesnt take attendance. Jokes..well lets just say he was born with no talent when it comes to humor Good man!

5.0
3.0
ACC202
Jan 13, 2008

the best teacher i had at West Chester!! He is very helpful, and makes his classes interesting.. def take him!!

2.0
5.0
ACCT202
Jan 30, 2008

This guy is terriable. He never spends enough time reviewing, and he is hard to follow. Tests are alright but his teaching is very poor.

5.0
2.0
ACC201
Feb 14, 2008

PO was my advisor for my time at WCU. Great teacher, great guy. If the class isn't easy for you, you aren't putting enough time in.

2.0
5.0
ACC201
Mar 17, 2008

This guy is completely inreliable. Everytime you show up this office he's never there. His exams are impossible yet another failure in the accounting department.

2.0
5.0
ADVAC02
Apr 18, 2008

Difficult to follow and comprehend. Will often ramble on about pointless things. Do not take this teacher.

4.0
3.0
ACC201
May 14, 2008

He is a good teacher to take, he is very straight forward goes over each topic, but does not prepare you enough for multiple choice on test, has a good persoality and corney jokes, overall good professor

1.0
5.0
ACC303
Jul 1, 2008

Looks exactly like Peter from the Family Guy and similar with the jokes. But this guy cannot teach at all. Avoid if possible

3.0
3.0
ACC212
Mar 30, 2009

cool guy

1.0
1.0
CHAIR000
May 7, 2009

Oehlers sucks and he needs to be demoted from Chair of the dept. He is so unreliable and so unorganized. I want to die when I am forced to go to his office.

4.0
2.0
ACC202
Dec 20, 2009

He's a cool guy! He teaches in a relaxed way and gives tests based on what he teaches..if yoy know what you're doing, it's an A in his class. Doesn't try to trick you or anything. Attendance isnt mandatory either. Pretty chilled out professor!

5.0
1.0
ACC202
Mar 23, 2010

Great guy. if you show some enthusiasm you will get on his good side. Tries to prepare you for life more than teach the material, which I didnt mind at all. Tests are easy except for the multiple choice.

2.0
4.0
ACC201
Dec 16, 2010

Peter's a good guy and looks like Peter Griffin, but he is beyond boring. It was impossible for me to get though a class without zoning out. 3 tests and and a bunch of quizzes throughout the year

4.0
2.0
ACC201
Jan 12, 2011

Great guy. Bad teacher. He uses powerpoints the entire class and hes really boring, so it makes it really easy not to pay attention and become lost. If you are lost, GO TO HIS OFFICE HOURS! He's more than happy to help and recognizes that you're putting in effort which tends to help your grade. He used the book 4 times all semester-not worth buying

5.0
2.0
ACC201
Nov 2, 2011

Prof. Oehlers is awesome. He may come off as boring but he knows what he is teaching. The workbook that is required is extremely helpful. He tells you exactly what problems will be on the test. If you need to take this course I highly recommend him!

5.0
1.0
ACCT202
Nov 2, 2011

Pete is the man, and knows exactly what he is teaching. Tests and quizzes are easy cause he tells you exactly what is gonna be on them. He will help you with any questions

5.0
2.0
ACC202
Nov 21, 2011

Very great professor. Really willing to help if you don't understand the concepts. A very nice guy and tells you what is going to be on the test so there are no surprise. I would recommend you take him for this class.

5.0
2.0
ACC201
Feb 21, 2012

At first seems boring, but he's such a nice guy! And super duper helpful! Makes everything as clear as possible.

5.0
3.0
ACC420
Grade: A
Feb 27, 2014

I really liked him. Very calm class, and his exams were fair. Wish he taught more classes. I would take him again.

5.0
2.0
ACC420
Grade: A
Jun 19, 2014

Such a nice professor. He tries making the material relatable (It's boring lol). Exams were sort-of easy? The final project is crazy time-consuming but he is available for office hours.

5.0
1.0
ACC202
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2014

Oehlers was a great professor TAKE HIM. You know exactly what is going to be on the exams ( the multiple choice are hard but are worth about 10% of the grade). He knows his class is boring and "tries" to make it interesting. He puts up the notes online. Oehlers is the right professor to take

5.0
3.0
ACC320
Grade: A
May 18, 2015

The SUA is one of the most insanely time-consuming projects you will complete as an accounting major. However, if you build a relationship with Dr. Oehlers and go to his office hours for help, he is MORE than willing to help make the process so much easier. He is funny, so kind, and truly cares about his students. Great professor at WCU.

4.0
4.0
ACC320
Grade: A
Jun 6, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Oehlers is a great teacher, although the material is painfully boring. The most difficult part about this class is the projects. The SUA will take you over 60 hours minimum to complete, so it takes up more time than the actual class material. Other than that, he's a great guy who is more than willing to help his students if they need help.

5.0
3.0
ACC320
Grade: A
Jan 20, 2017
Would take again

My favorite accounting professor at WCU. The SUA is time consuming but he makes it easy. There's two exams and they're pretty straight forward. Try and build a relationship with Oehlers, he genuinely cares and always goes the extra mile for students.

Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
ACC320
Grade: A-
May 13, 2017
Would take again

The class itself is very boring, lectures from power points. But, he is a really caring teaching who wants his students to succeed. Two huge projects that take up a lot of out of class time, but if you go to his office hours he is more than willing to help. Great guy!

GROUP PROJECTS
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
5.0
ACC320
Grade: A
Mar 6, 2018
Would take again

My god this class is boring, but Oehlers tries his best to keep us engaged. Lectures are dad-joke heavy, it's really endearing. He cares a lot about students, even coming to me personally during class to ask about my internship search. The SUA is the most difficult thing you will ever complete. Do NOT procrastinate like I did. I've been thru hell.

Amazing lectures
Caring
3.0
4.0
ACC320
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 16, 2018
Would take again

Professor Oehlers offers very good career advice, and he's very easy with grading. He understands that college is stressful. Having said that, his class is boring and doesn't focus as much on accounting. He also didn't show up to his office hours one time because he was talking with a firm visiting campus.

Gives good feedback
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Caring
5.0
2.0
ACC320
Grade: A
May 8, 2018
Would take again

He is the nicest professor you'll meet at WCU. Go to his office hours and he'll help you with anything. Tests and homework are easy. The SUA and Quickbooks are the toughest part of the class. Work on it throughout the semester and you'll be fine. If you start a week before you are screwed

5.0
2.0
ACC420
Grade: A
May 24, 2018
Would take again

I thought I didn't like this guy, but he grew on me. He's really sweet and is very helpful in your student and work career life. The overall class wasn't bad. There are two major projects that take a lot of time, but are truly manageable. The exams have some tough multiple choice, but not as challenging essays. I also read the text book.

Respected
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
ACC420
Grade: A+
Feb 27, 2019
Would take again

Who doesnt love owhlers? He is definately one of the most caring professors out there. Yes his course is boring but there is only so much you can do to make that material exciting and he tries. Grades so easy its impossible to fail.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
ACC320
Grade: A
Apr 11, 2020
Would take again

One of the best professors I've had at WCU. If you don't know what you're doing with the SUA or Quickbooks, literally just go to his office hours and he will help you with ZERO judgement. He's here to help you and make sure you PASS.

Respected
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
4.0
2.0
ACC320
Grade: A+
Oct 24, 2021
Would take again

This class was so boring, but as an Accounting major you will have to take ACC320 with Dr. Oehlers. The only upside is that he's a lenient grader so it's not hard to do well. Start on the SUA project early because it will suck up so much of your time outside of class. Overall, not a very good experience, but he's a super nice guy who cares.

Lecture heavy
3.0
2.0
ACC320
Grade: A-
Jan 25, 2022
Would take again

If you're struggling just go to his office hours and he will help with whatever you need help with for however long you need. While attendance is mandatory he does end class early sometimes. If you're an accounting major he has very helpful information on how to further your career. Just don't do his projects last minute or you might fail.

Accessible outside class
Group projects
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
ACC320
Apr 18, 2022
Would take again

Super lenient grader. Class is project heavy but Oehlers will help whenever you need it.

Caring
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
ACC320
Grade: A
Dec 18, 2022
Would take again

Oehlers is the best, his lectures are terribly boring but he is a lenient grader. The cornerstone of this class is the SUA which is at least 15 hours of work, quickbooks is 1-3 hours. Study guides are very vague. Find a group to work with, teamwork is what helps you pass this class with an A.

Clear grading criteria
Respected
Lecture heavy
1.0
3.0
ACC320
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 20, 2023

You have to pay 140 dollars get a 100% on a project. You also have to pay 70 dollars for ANOTHER mandatory project and pushes you to get the textbook "if you want an A", which is MORE MONEY. His class is uninteresting and impossible to know what is going to be on the exam. He tries to rope as many people into going to Beta Alpha Psi DO NOT GO.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
2.0
4.0
ACC320
Grade: Incomplete
Oct 10, 2023

I actually don't know what this class is about and we're entering week 7 now. Oehlers is a nice guy, but an awful teacher. Go to every single class because he gives 0 notice or advice on homework or assignments. You also have to buy the class textbook, then another textbook (Both over $80) for the SUA project.

Group projects
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
ACC320
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2023
Would take again

Oehler is such a great guy. Most of the class is based on projects that are easy, just time consuming, so don't wait until the last minute. Find a group in the class to do all of the projects with and you'll be fine. If you need help, go to his office hours and he is more than willing to help. Tests are kind of hard but only worth 40% all together.

EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
Caring
4.0
4.0
ACC320
Grade: B+
May 8, 2024
Would take again

Great professor. Be ready to do a lot of homework and projects, but is easy if you have good time management. Can easily reach him out of class and is understanding for makeup homework and past due assignments.

Group projects
Lots of homework
Respected
5.0
1.0
ACC320
Grade: A-
Aug 19, 2024
Would take again

Would 100% take Prof. Oehlers again, amazing professor. Very caring & always willing to help. He makes sure you understand the assignments & will pull real life examples to help understand concepts better. Take him if you can!!!

Gives good feedback
Caring
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
ACC320
Grade: B-
May 8, 2025
Would take again

Really nice guy but okay professor. Lectures are super boring. Big project you have to do throughout the entire semester. Get a group to work on it with, I wouldn't have been able to finish without them, DONT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!!! Midterm and final, one group presentation, and homework every few weeks. Class sucks but overall not bad

EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
Lots of homework
5.0
4.0
ACC320
Grade: A+
May 9, 2025

Great guy, meh professor, class is dry but manageable. 2 tests, some graded homeworks, 1 paper, 1 group project. Everything is light except tests, make sure to understand essay questions cause u will get some multiple choice wrong no matter what. SUA is time consuming, make friends to check with, do the 3 comp. assignments early for extra credit.

Respected
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
2.0
3.0
ACC320
Dec 2, 2025

Oehlers is a really nice guy, but besides that, this might be the worst class I've taken so far at West Chester. His lectures are very boring and there is so much material to study for the tests. There is a semester long project that requires a $70 purchase from the bookstore, a group project, and a final exam. Due dates are always unclear.

Group projects
Caring
4.0
5.0
ACC320
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 6, 2025
Would take again

Oehlers is genuinely one of the nicest dudes you will ever meet. Lectures can be dry, but reading the textbook its not 100% on him, AIS is just boring. This class is an insane amount of work though. He's very helpful but the SUA takes like 50-80 hours to complete. He says what will be on the test, but its vague and covers a lot of material sadly.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
ACC320
Grade: B+
Dec 11, 2025
Would take again

Great guy, but the way he sets up his assignments doesn't really help you learn. This class is like taking algebra without ever taking math. I highly recommend you seeing him for the SUA assignment, and he does provide extra credit opportunities and gives good advice. Very easy grader! Studying I recommend just reading the text books not the slides

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

40%

Textbook Required

72%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 21 grades
Most common grades:
A (12)
A- (3)
Not sure yet (3)
Grade Distribution
A(15)B(1)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(5)
Based on 25 reported grades
A: 12
A-: 3
Not sure yet: 3
A+: 3
Common Tags
Caring (7)
Lots of homework (7)
Accessible outside class (7)
Lecture heavy (6)
Group projects (6)
Respected (5)
Clear grading criteria (2)
Amazing lectures (2)
Rating Trend

Improving

+0.99 avg change
Oct
Dec
May
Aug
May
Dec
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

ACCOUNTING

5.0

(1)

ACC210

5.0

(1)

ACC500

5.0

(1)

ACT201

5.0

(1)

ACC420

5.0

(5)
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Difficulty by Course

MANGACCTNG

5.0

MANGACCOUNTING

5.0

ACCTING

5.0

MANACCOT

5.0

ALLACC

5.0

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