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Awesome Teacher. Doesn't use the typical powerpoint lecture. Makes the lecture interesting but you do need to go to class.
Great teacher. Makes a boring subject interesting. Likes to get the class involved instead of lecturing you to death. Be sure to go to class-he'll test on stuff that isn't in the book, but he talked about. Do the homework, you'll find the same problems on the test. Overall, an effective teacher and I would suggest anyone to take him.
Used real life examples to help in understanding the material. He was witty and kept the class interesting. During class time he thoroughly covered homework and got the class involved. LOTS of quizzes to help with overall class GPA. EXCELLENT instructor! If you REALLY want to understand Accounting, look for this instructor.
The best learning experience I've had in college.
Great Teacher. Best class and teacher I have had throughout college. Got class involved and you could tell he really enjoyed teaching. Go to class and do the homework and you will do well. There are lots of quizzes but they cover the basic stuff just to make you actually be prepared and come to class.
Great teaching skills! Mr. Babin combined the real world accounting skills with texbook procedures. It was a very interesting and enjoyable class!
I enjoyed the class very much. Mr. Babin made the class fun and interesting. Very helpful in applying classroom material to the real world. If you are able to take his class you will enjoy yourself.
Great experience. Highly recommened.
He was very helpful and the DQs created by him are useful to understand the current week topic. Overall it was a great learning experience with the professor.
I took this class online and this was his first online class. It took him awhile to get the swing of things, but he was very helpful. As long as you do the work, you should be fine.
Professor Babin will be the best professor you will ever have! He is hilarious, makes the concepts understandable and cares for each student. Show up to class, listen and do you homework and you will have a fun and enjoyable learning experience. He made me believe accounting can be fun believe it or not!!! Take his class.
Professor Babin was the entire reason that I changed my major to accounting. He is an incredibly helpful and amazing teacher who keeps your attention the entire class and uses plenty of personal stories to either get his point across or just keep you interested throughout the class. I literally cannot recommend Professor Babin enough. Take him!!
Loved this class. Accidentally took the Honors section but stayed in it because of how helpful and encouraging he was. Really cares about his students and tries to keep things interesting. As long as you come to class and try to engage with the material, you will be fine! My favorite class of the semester!
Fun class, lots of interaction with the students.
Awesome teacher!! He makes the class a lot of fun and is very animated. If you listen and participate you will do well. He is also a genuinely good person! Great teacher- I would recommend any class from him!
This guy is the absolute best professor I've ever had without a doubt. He loves his subject, he is funny as hell, he cares about your grades more than you do. You have a decent amount of easy homework, attendance is done through GUDS aka easy classwork, exams will need to be studied for- one is dropped. I could not recommend him any more highly!!!!
I got my Bachelor, Master, and MBA here at UoM and through out these years, i had never rate a professor but i rate Professor Babin. He is an AWESOME professor and is worth every minutes in his class.
Mr. Babin is the sole reason I changed my major to accounting. You get points for homework, quizzes, attendance, and tests! Get all the points you can so you don't have to do so well on the final. Lots of online work, so it's pretty simple to get an A if you put in a little bit of effort.
I'm not going to even spend a bunch of time explaining how AMAZING professor Babin so I'll just tell you to take him. He actually cares about his students and gives every opportunity to really learn the material. I changed my major to accounting because of him and I regret nothing. I wish he could teach every accounting class I had to take.
I can't explain enough how great this teacher is. I took his honors section and finished with an A. Very managable if you come to class and don't get behind on the online homework and quizzes. Study for the exams, he gives you mock exams to help prepare. If you don't do well in this class it really is your own fault.
Technically attendance is not mandatory, but there were 2 point daily grades. He is funny and answers any questions asked. He also responds to emails quickly and grades quickly.
He is by far my favorite professor I've had. He keeps the class engaged while cracking jokes between. Also, he is very knowledgable about ethics but helps the class see multiple sides of a situation. I wish I could take him for other classes.
Take him! He's so nice and genuinely cares whether you're doing well. It takes a little effort, especially if you don't grasp accounting well (like me). He's always in a great mood. Just take him any chance you get.
I took Mr. Babin's course online. He was very fair and kind. The class itself is a LOT of work (fundamentals of Accounting), but he makes himself accessible. I emailed him once in late evening, expecting a response the next day. He emailed back within the hour to help, and even followed up to ensure I was understanding.
Professor Babin was the only reason I passed my Accounting class with another professor. Take him if you can. He is willing to help and he is very clear on what he expects from you.
So prof. Babin is a little strange but unlike many he actually cares about his students. He came to class every day with a smile on his face and a great energy. The material was terrible but he can't change that. He does give a TON of homework but that is just the class all of them do Make sure to take advantage of meetings he offers for extra cred
Get ready for TONS of homework I suggest taking his class if your other classes are not homework heavy because you will be doing work for this class every other day. Test questions were worded a tricky but overall if you put in the work you will pass. Prof. Babin was very nice and approachable but that class itself was stressful.
Professor Babin is nice and really cares. I took his online section, it wasn't too hard but there was soooo much work. If you miss an assignment there is an opportunity to make it up but only if you want to complete the missed assignment plus an additional assignment that takes twice as long as the missed one (no thanks). Still recommend.
Professor Babin is one of the BEST professors in the accounting department. I took him for Acct 2010 and 2020! He is always trying to engage students during his lecture also he is always there to help you! Go see him during his office hours if you need help HE ACTUALLY HELPS YOU UNDERSTAND RATHER THAN OTHER TEACHERS JUST TELLING YOU TO STUDY HARDER
One of the best accounting professors. He offers tutoring and will just his schedule to meet with you when you need it. I had to study for tests, but paying attention helps a lot.
i love professor Babin, his hat jokes are the best. tests are tough. i barely passed, but he is very helpful in class and his office. future students get ready for tons of homework
Great guy
Babin is one of the best professors to take. Just read and you'll be fine. He expects students to purchase the loose-leaf book and bring to class to ensure success. It's a lot of information to retain, but Babin helps as much as he can.
I never really learned anything from his classes that I didnt read from the text book so I eventually stopped going to class because it was just taking up time that I could use to do homework. I was stressed out 95% of the class too since it seems like the lessons was going by really fast and I couldnt keep up.
I had Prof. Babin as an online instructor and we had no meetings. He was very well organized in the homeworks but he barely responds to emails. There is a lot of homework as well, be prepared. But overall I'm pretty sure if it was on campus class I would give a much higher rate
Prof. Babin was absolutely terrible. This semester we all had to take online, and he had no meetings or lectures whatsoever. He assigned lots of homework which wasn't bad, but homework was only 100 of 700 total points. I emailed him repeatedly and he answered twice. One was agreeing to meet with me and the second was to cancel that same meeting.
I come from an ACCT background be prepared to be overloaded with an extreme amount of busy work you will need 6-9 hours a week. Professors at this level need to establish a connection with their students regardless of the environment. Discussion boards and connect software is not the way to go, otherwise what is the point in having a professor?
Stay away from this professor at all costs. He is one of the worst professors at the U of M. Homework every single night even during semester mandated breaks. The online homework he utilizes is wrong 10% of the time. I took pictures and brought it to his attention and he thought it was funny and did nothing. no correction of credits. no curves
I had to drop this class because I was scared I was going to fail. The exams were very hard and were nothing like the homework or mock exam. I also took this online which made it harder because I literally did not learn anything. Also, a lot of homework every week which took several hours.
This guy sucks. Perhaps he's better at teaching in-person, but he's not cut out for online classes. He does absolutely nothing and you're forced to learn everything on your own through outside material. Frankly, it would've made no difference if his "class" even had a professor. Maybe he missed his calling as a health coach, as his twitter implies.
Professor Babin is a great teacher. I took his honors class so it was very difficult but if you just study a lot then youll be fine. Exams are worth a lot and very hard so be ready to study a lot. Reading the text book is also pretty important to passing. Do not take this class for an easy A, but if you want a teacher who will really help you lear
The project, practice, quiz, and bonus assignments were enough to keep an overall B average despite not doing stellar on the exams. He was responsive to emails, and threw students several bones at the end to get them through. You will work for your grade, but he gives plenty of rope to pull yourself up if you need it. Overall positive experience.
Take this as a sign to RUN! I took him online this past semester and it was the hardest class I have taken. Tests are the entire grade and NONE of the homework/mock exams had one thing to do with any of it. Exams were recorded no calculators allowed no paper allowed. Homework was EXCESSIVE to say the least. If he was the only option I still wouldnt
He really cares about students. Ask a question and he will do everything he can to answer it. As an intro class, many students take it as a requirement and he understands that. You do have to complete many assignments in the honors class but it makes the exams very easy.
I took this course online. great professor. knows what he is doing. very understanding. lots of homework but you actually learn from it.
This is my 2nd class that I have taken with Professor Babin and he is probably my favorite professor. I had him for Acct 2010 and now for Acct 3510. This class is tough, but he really wants his students to succeed. He provides you with the tools you need to succeed in this class, you just have to put in the work. Super funny also!
Great teacher. Makes jokes to make everyone laugh. He cares about you passing and you have to read the book. Highly recommend to attend class. Tests/exams are hard but he gives plenty time to take practice exam before test date. Lots of HW every week for each chapter.
Prof. Babin was a very good professor for ACCT 2010. I highly recommend him if you want to complete the class and feel like you understand the basics of accounting as a surface level. Did an incredible job of teaching the basics and fundamentals of accounting. There was roughly an hour to two hours of homework per night, but paid off.
The exams are terrible! He tries to make mock exams but only helps by 10%. He may think it works but it DOES NOT!. This is my first business class and over the summer. It is going by fast and the homework is the least to worry about when the exams make up 71.43% of your grade. This is the class that will make me drop from being a business major.
I enjoyed Dr. Babin's class! Yes, there was A LOT of work, but as an accounting class thats to be expected. Dr. Babin responded to emails within a day or two and was very caring. He wants you to succeed and is very understanding. I will definitely take any of his classes that I can.
Class is heavily based on reading every single word of each chapter. Exams are given every other week and count for most of your grade. Do not take this professor if you are not prepared to work ahead on assignments. It is very easy to fall behind since there are multiple assignments due each day. If you are not the best at math a tutor is advised.
Great professor! If you are taking accounting you need to take professor Babin. Good lectures that explain the topics. Lots of homework though so it will take some time out of your week.
I got a C in the class, but really my fault for not showing up half the time. If you want a good grade, this is the professor to take. You just have to put in the work and he's going to do his part too. He's probably the best accounting professor at the university.
I loved Professor Babin's class. He kept me very engaged. There is a lot of work in this class but completing the work is essential to passing the class and understanding the content. Babin is very helpful and will work with you on whatever you need help with. I definitely recommend him as a professor.
Terrible class. The professor wants you to learn, yes, but the workload is nearly impossible to keep up with. He says to work ahead but assigns hour long assignments every day.
this class is horrible.. it IS VERY TIME CONSUMING. Its so much material to learn in a short amount of time.... you have to read everyday because its many homework assignments..the test and exams proctored.. your screen and your face would be recorded.. the homework assignements take 45- 2 hours to do daily. just on one assignment..
This class was awful. If you take him, be prepared to spend hours and hours each week reading and working on assignments. The workload is ridiculous and repetitive. I fell behind in other classes due to how much time you have to spend working on this class. If you reach out for help, he will tell you to ask your classmates. Would not recommend.
yes accounting is a lot of work. but the lots of work gets you to actually learn about accounting. professor babin is such a great professor. he cares about his students. he gives lots of extra credit opportunities and helps you if you're struggling. if you wanna pass this class then read every chapter of the book and do the work!
This class is not a cake walk, but I took him for both ACCT2010 and ACCT2020 and he has been absolutely amazing to me. If you take diligently take notes and make an attempt to understand the concepts (going to his office hours if you're struggling with something) and put in the effort by doing homework, you will do fine in this class.
DO NOT TAKE HIM
]I took this class because of the recommendations on this site and I was completely fooled. I don't know if it was because this was online and everyone else here took it in person or what. I stressed more than I have ever stressed in any class before.
He's absolutely horrible. He takes his time responding to emails which can be very frustrating. The amount of work that was assigned is actually insane. You will have an assignment due almost every single day and they're lengthy and very time consuming. Only take him if this is the only class you're taking and you have no other commitments. 0/10
Lots of work, annoying with exams and making you write out discussion posts, not like we already have 10 assignments due each week. I don't recommend taking him at all there's way better professors to take
An absolutely insane amount of work that's worth very few points. He needs to understand that students have other classes. I was barely able to keep up. Expect to do assignments that will literally take hours. Heavily uses McGraw Hill Connect and if you are familiar with it you know those assignments take forever. Exam grades are important.
Professor Babin's class has a very heavy work load. Exams semi-monthly, HW, SB (2 per chapter), tax forms and quizzes (3 attempts required). Prepare to read and study and hone in on your time management skills. To pass this class, you HAVE to put in the work. He offers extra points on regular assignments. Very caring and kind instructor.
Professor Babin was great to study under. There is a lot of assignments and all exams are done on Proctorio with no open book. The final exam you are able use a 8.5 x 11 sheet with notes from and back. The weekly discussion posts are easy and help you learn more about the finances of other companies. Do not get behind on your assignments.
A lot of assignments. Most I have ever had in a course. Assignments were easy enough. Tests use Proctorio software. Do not get behind on assignments or you will never catch up. Overall ok course.
Dont take this class the amount of time consuming assignments and yet they are only worth1 point yeah you heard it right 1 point and test are proctored with hard discussion boards and smart books.
Very kind professor! However, the workload was insane. There was seldom room for error, if you did not perform well on one test, your grade would tank and be hard to pull back up.
Highly recommend as a teacher. Lots of assignments but will actually teach the subject very well and can actually make you laugh while doing so. Exams were not as difficult as expected but still definitely study as he provides lots of practice assignments. Hope to take him again in the future!
prof babin is the best he does give out lots of work but thats just how the course is set up hes lecture are fun and informative ive learned alot in his class and i normal hate lectures (youll have a good time in his class as long as you put in some effort!!) i wish he teach all the acct classes
Professor Babin is my favorite professor. There is no other person that has taken such a serious interest in my education. If you have to take any class, take Babin. The courses he teaches are intentionally difficult. He is not a tough grader, but he teaches tough classes. Don't take his tax class if your schedule is completely loaded. It's hard.
Professor Babin is an amazing professor, these exams are TEXTBOOK HEAVY SO JUST READ AND TAKE NOTES. If you aren't an accounting major and don't care abt accounting, then this class will be hard but u have to learn if u want a good grade. Show up to class, he remembers you. There's a lot of homework but it's really helpful for practice. VERY CARING
Prof. Babin is very knowledgeable in the accounting field. His lectures are pretty informative and he teaches with a down to earth attitude. However, this class is VERY reliant on paying attention and there are homework assignments due almost everyday. The exams usually weigh a lot, but if you can manage, then it can be a fun class.
Professor has an amazing personality and is a great teacher but be ready to actually work, this is not an easy A class for slackers!
Really great prof., especially considering its an online class. Responsive, engaging, actually wants you to do well (which is not the case with all prof.). Would take again, 100%.
10/10, would take again. Tough where it matters but for an online course he really shows up. Active, engaging, and actually wants you to succeed.
Wants his students to succeed. It's a lot of work and a lot of small point assignments, but overall, he's a good teacher
Accounting is not an easy class but this professor made me look forward to going! He is loving, a light to everyone around him, cares so much for you to pass but will not do the work for you and explains things greatly. You will pass this class if you do your work. I wish he taught every subject, definitely a one of a kind professor!!!
take if you can, jokes a ton and is overall a good teacher. makes learning fun and accounting which is a notoriously hard subject pretty easy to understand. passed the vibe check
He does give a bit of homework, but that's because he cares. he wants us to practice and genuinely better understand accounting. He is who made me want to switch from finance to accounting, actually made it so fun, and encouraged me a lot. I actually enjoyed this class and it was fun for me after I got the hang of it. Def wants his students to pass
LOTS OF HOMEWORK, and the homework only counts for a small percentage of your grade. The exams are the most important thing, and if you're taking this course online, they are proctored. This professor is responsive, and I probably would take him again.
Genuinely loves his students.
One of the most homework heavy classes ive ever had, around 7 assignments a week. each one takes around 15-30 minutes. Exams are worth most of the points, if you fail one badly youll be making it up for the whole semester. Professor is very helpful and kind, while theres lots of work and studying, he does an amazing job at preparing you for it all.
yes the class has a lot of homework and readings, but its worth it. he matches the effort that you put in and provides many opportunities for extra credit and help along the way. if you show that you care and put in the work, he is the best resource and teacher you can ask for this course.
Your grade relies entirely on the tests. The homework and extra credit only give you 1 point. If you fail a test, you'll be working the entire semester to bring your grade back up. He also states in the beginning that you may need to take this course twice in order to pass, which I believe reflects poorly on any professor.
Oh, where do I even begin? He is the greatest professor I have ever had! Super fun and engaging lectures with lots of opportunities to practice the concepts and boost your grade. Lots of bonus point opportunities. Overall, a great professor who truly cares for each student and their academic performance. Nothing else to say except God bless Babin.
Mr. Babin is okay and explains accounting clearly, but the course is very difficult . Most assignments are worth only 0.11, 0.99, 1, or 3 points, extra credit is limited, and online proctored exams are stressful—logging back in takes time while the timer keeps running, and all work must be done on the computer screen without notes or scratch paper.
Professor Babin is my favorite professor at UofM! He cares so much about his students even though the subject he teaches is difficult. He offers alot of extra credit and really brings light to a difficult course. Also, this is known to be a hard subject regardless of the professor. If you study and pay attention to the lectures you will do great!:)
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
65%
Textbook Required
0%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.49 avg changeRatings by Course
ACC483
5.0
(1)ACCT3510
5.0
(3)ACCT7050
5.0
(4)ACT2010
5.0
(2)ACC87749
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
ACT7080
5.0
2010
4.7
ACCT4521
4.3
ACT2010
4.0
ACCT7080
4.0