4.1

Philip Lau

Business - El Camino College

4.1
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
65%
Would Retake
88
Reviews
4.1
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
4.1
Helpful
4.2
Clarity

65%

Would Retake

88

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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5

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4

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7

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What Students Say

Professor Lau is probably the best Accounting prof you'll find at elco

BUS1A - 5.0 rating

Professor Lau is the best Accounting professor I've had

BUS1A - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

95%

Textbook Required

19%

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95% confidence
Based on 28 grades
Most common grades:
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B (7)
A+ (5)
Grade Distribution
A(13)B(9)C(0)D(7)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 36 reported grades
A: 8
B: 7
A+: 5
Drop/Withdrawal: 4
Common Tags
Lots of homework (15)
Skip class? You won't pass. (12)
Amazing lectures (11)
Inspirational (10)
Test heavy (7)
Respected (5)
Gives good feedback (5)
Tough grader (5)
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BUSA3020

5.0

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BUSI1B

5.0

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ACCT1A

5.0

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BUS3032

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Reviews (88)
5.0
3.0
BUS1B
Jan 7, 2009

Good teacher, easy to understand, teaches you what you need to know for the real world. Highly recommended.

4.0
2.0
BUS1A
Jan 8, 2009

Very clear, helpful, and enthusiastic about the subject. Gives tests based on the material covered in class, and is willing to answer any questions. Also teaches real life lessons too.

4.0
2.0
BUS1B
Feb 7, 2009

This guy is good

5.0
3.0
BUS1B
Feb 17, 2009

Probably the best profesor I have ever had.KNows the material well, teaches it clearly, and keeps the class interested even when the subject is boring. If we get bored, he just stops lecturing and talks about real life situations. Highly reccomend.

5.0
2.0
BUS1A
Jun 8, 2009

Exceptional teacher. Rare all-arounder... Meaning; Very GOOD teacher (you will learn!) But somehow not boring at all (considering the subject.) Keeps you on the subject, yet still managing to be very funny and fun. Loved this guy he was the $#!t :)

5.0
1.0
BUS1A
Nov 11, 2009

Great professor, just attend class and take notes. Breaks off from accounting and talks about real world experiences when things get a bit boring. Knows the material, should be an easy A.

5.0
2.0
BUS1A
Feb 26, 2010

The best instructor u can have is him....teaches very well. crystal clear nd does not make anyone confused...

5.0
4.0
BUSA
May 19, 2010

as he says he teaches 1+1 but tests 3-1; basically makes the lectures rly easy but the tests are really hard.talks about life exp.HW is easy bc he gives the answers and he only keeps you for 2 hrs. this class is not a walk in the park ; you WILL have to study hard & ask questions(he will NOT embrs you,he encourages questions)this is for BUS 1A&1B

5.0
5.0
BUS1A
May 22, 2010

He is awesome! All arounder. This class was pretty straight forward, one of the best teacher at el camino. if you attend class everyday and do your homework, it's EASY A! Don't miss out.

2.0
5.0
BUSI1A
Jun 11, 2010

He gives out homework answers if you stick around for the entire class period. Grades hard on written portion of test. On the scantron protion I was very confused buy his wording. 40%,giveor take, of class time spent on other then class subject. I felt my time was seriously wasted in this class...

5.0
1.0
BUS1A
Jun 11, 2010

This instructor is the BEST. He knows the material very well. It's a EASY class and if you study the notes and do the hw it's an easy A or B.

5.0
1.0
BUS1
Nov 2, 2010

A good instructor, making the class interesting and helping the students learn real life situations. Mainly uses the book for hw.

5.0
1.0
BUS1B
Nov 3, 2010

Best professor ever!!!You'll learn a lot!

5.0
2.0
BUS1B
Nov 24, 2010

Professor Lau keeps the material understandable, and when he says he doesn't test on anything he hasn't lectured on, he keeps his word. Very easy to talk to, and livens up the class with stories and current events if he notices the material is getting a little too dry.

5.0
3.0
BUSA3020
Dec 7, 2010

He explains the material very good,crystal clear.he is very fun,he makes the class go by fast.His pop quizes,the wording is very confusing N on top of that they are timed N its not good cause you feel rushed.if you do the hw you will As the Tests.You dont need to buy the book..just make copies of the hw pages..saves money. VEry sexy teacher btw!

5.0
4.0
BUSS1A
Dec 18, 2010

Professor Lau is the best teacher in buss. for sure! his teaching style is fun and unique. sometimes off topic but still relate to topics covered in class。 9 quizzes ,2 tests , 1 final and an extremely easy group project. i got an A in that class (the class itself is not easy though, gotta study). choose him if u can, for ur own sake!!

5.0
3.0
BUS1B
Jan 4, 2011

This guy's great. He's fun to listen to, though he tends to go on tangents. Do all the homework because similar problems appear on the exams. Emphasis on the book is minimal, but required to do the homework. He reviews old tests before each exam. He is very clear and uses powerpoint slides as a guide for his lectures.

5.0
2.0
BUS1B
Feb 9, 2011

Hands down, the most helpful professor ever. I learned so much more than business from this guy. You can tell he is a genuine person. Easy quizzes. 10% extra credit with every test. Test are from lecture and homework. He doesn't put anything in the test that he didn't cover in class. Current events are the best. Awesome and very nice man.

5.0
2.0
BUSI1B
Feb 18, 2011

great professor. made boring accounting an interesting class. great at explaining, and actually had fun in this class. he gets off topic alot - but most of them fun stories. i regret not taking him for 1A. Wouldve learned so much while having fun if I knew about him earlier.take him for 1A and 1B

4.0
5.0
BUS3006
May 7, 2011

HE IS A GOOD TEACHER! I almost believe everyones comments. However, this was my first business class and I had a VERY DIFFICULT time understanding the material. I STUDIED A LOT!, read the book, took good notes, did the hw but I still failed his tests. I did my very best BUT please consider others if business is NOT your strong point.

5.0
3.0
ACCT1A
May 20, 2011

Lau is great! If you do homework and read the required material, there is no reason to not get an A or B. I studied at the last second and still averaged between 80-86 percent on exams, gives pop quizes so be ready! Good Luck!! and do the homework!

1.0
4.0
BUS1B
Jun 4, 2011

Ok I don't know what everyone is talking about, this guy is TERRIBLE!!! He wastes time talking about garbage and doesn't teach anything!! Never goes over hw, barely goes over tests and quizzes...take someone else!!!

5.0
1.0
BUS1B
Jun 11, 2011

The BEST teacher ever. some people says he's not good teacher. that's because they really don't do what they are supposed to do and just fool around. professor LAU is the best. teaches what you need to know. make everything EASY for students to understand. I SAY TAKE HIM. TRUST ME YOU'LL NOT REGRET...

4.0
2.0
BUS1A
Jun 20, 2011

I highly RECOMMEND taking this professor. His teaching is so clear and understandable that you don't need to read the text book. The book was only used for his homework. If you attend every class and follow his lecture, you'll do great in the class. I've never had a teacher who can explain a subject so well as he does with business.

5.0
2.0
BUS1A
Jul 31, 2011

Lau is a great teacher. I thought it would be overwhelming and I can say I was wrong. His teaching was easy to follow and he didn't hesitate to answer questions and give real life examples. Attend class and do the homewor and you'll do fine.

5.0
2.0
BUS1A
Dec 27, 2011

Great class but it was all Prof Lau. The subject itself can be confusing a lot but Lau does his best to make it palatable. No EC except for in the tests, which help a lot. Med/Easy class IMO. Also super helpful during office hours. Do your HW and study for tests and you will be great. Again, office for clarification and win.

5.0
2.0
BUS3032
Dec 29, 2011

I really recommend this Prof!!! His lectures are very easy to follow and he helps you out when you dont understand a topic. You only use your textbook for hw and you get full credit on hw by just doing it. Only bad thing is that you get a pop quiz so you have to know the topic as soon as he finishes his lectures on the topic. easy A

5.0
4.0
BUS1A
Jun 24, 2012

Best professor I've had at Elco. Very experienced CPA and teacher. Sharp as a tack. Accounting itself is pretty boring, but he made the class very interesting with his stories and insights. He's really fair and straightforward, no BS. Fair exams and pop quizzes, homework is A-for-effort. I'll admit, I worked really hard to get an A.

5.0
2.0
BUS1A
Jul 20, 2012

Professor Lau was a great teacher, he was clear about what he taught and he took time to explain anything people had trouble with. His examples are great and has great stories, he tells you pretty much what will be on the exam, hw just has to be complete to get full credit, and the quizzes and tests are easy if you get accounting.

5.0
2.0
BUS1A
Aug 27, 2012

I really enjoyed his class. The Quizzes are a bit annoying since they're only 10 questions missing 2 significantly affects your grade, but his teaching style more than makes up for it.

5.0
2.0
BUS1A
Dec 15, 2012

I was dreading my first accounting class because I thought it would be boring and difficult, but professor Lau made it interesting and easy to understand. His tests are very fair, no surprises, and gives generous extra credit on tests. He tells tons of stories to connect accounting to the real world.

5.0
2.0
ACCT1A1B
Dec 20, 2012

I transfered to USC and did not have a business professor of the same caliber. All you have to do in Lau's class is pay attention. His interactive teaching style really sticks. You can literally sit in class pay attention, copy all the homework, never read the book, and still get an A. Point allocation is balanced-go to class, he notices/reward gng

4.0
3.0
BUSS1A
Jun 2, 2013

Pr. Lau is one of the best! He knows what he is talking about and makes classes interesting. He is tough on grades and attendance. Home work should be done home and checked in the class( not comfortable in case if you did everything wrong) Other than that he is great, take him you want to have fun and learn at the same time=)

5.0
2.0
BUS1A
Jun 17, 2013

Great professor!!! He uses real life examples in his lectures and tries to make the class fun and easy. He is probably the best business teacher at elco!! If u understand his lectures and the hw assigned, its an easy A. However he does give u pop quizzes and he tries to catch the students off guard.

5.0
2.0
BUS1B
Jun 27, 2013

Prof. Lau is a really great and helpful teacher. He relates his lectures to real world and makes sure everyone gets it. There are 10 points quizzes (lowest dropped) on every chapter. Tests are somewhat challenging but he gives 10pts extra credit on each so yay! took him for 1A and 1B and got A's in both. Take him :)

5.0
2.0
BUS1B
Mar 22, 2014

I truly enjoyed professor Lau's accounting class. He's smart, knowledgeable, clear, and very passionate about teaching!

5.0
2.0
BUS1A
Apr 29, 2014

Prof Lau is one of my fav prof listen to his lecture and take good notes. review notes for the quiz that he gives after each chap. he relates a lot to his life and has interesting stories. one thing he takes serious is NO ONE LEAVING WITH THE HW he will take it away for the rest of the sem. it really helps especially as Extra Credit on the test.

5.0
2.0
BUS1A
Grade: A
May 23, 2014

Professor Lau is great. He's always on time, he doesn't grade on a curve, and he hands out the solutions to our homework. He's funny and energetic which makes the class fun and enjoyable. Because of his great teaching style I enjoyed accounting and was able to retain all the information. ASK QUESTIONS. He is more than willing to help.

5.0
3.0
BUS1A
May 27, 2014

I was hesitant about taking a course at a community college, because I thought the caliber of professors would be water downed, but this guy is legit. Definitely impressed.

5.0
4.0
BUS1A
Sep 16, 2014

Prof. Lau is hands down the best teacher I''ve ever had in my life. His lectures are clear and relevant. You can tell he really knows the material and is not a read from the book teacher. Wish he taught all the business classes at El Camino.

5.0
3.0
BUS1A
Feb 6, 2015

Professor Lau is probably the best Accounting prof you'll find at elco. He cares about the success of his students and teaches his classes in a way that makes the material easy to understand. He shares inspirational stories about life and tries to instill confidence in his students. He wants you to achieve your life dreams, not just pass his class.

3.0
4.0
BUS1A
May 14, 2015

Professor Lau knows accounting really good, but his quizzes and exams are really tough and confusing, so be ready to read the book, notes, and you need to go over the hw other wise you may not pass his class. He is a tough professor, not easy, so be ready to work really hard to get a good grade.

4.0
2.0
BUS1A
Grade: A
May 19, 2015

Professor Lau is legit. He's originally from New York and I really enjoyed his perspective. Some people complain about his methods of teaching, but they're just looking for an easy grade. If you're a good student and study a couple of hours before a test, you'll get a A.

5.0
3.0
BUS1A
May 26, 2015

Lau is a great professor. He cares for each and every one of his students! He also expects the best. I personally didnt study much and got a B in the class! He will also be very straight foreard with you.

1.0
5.0
BUS1A
Nov 15, 2015

prepare for hard and confusing exams !

5.0
3.0
BUS1A
Grade: A+
Nov 19, 2015

Best teacher I have ever had. No matter which class you like, take bus1A with him! completely in love with his lectures.

1.0
5.0
BUS1B
Grade: A
Nov 22, 2015

Don't get excited by reading his reviews, getting A is impossible in his class

1.0
5.0
BUS1B
Grade: D
Dec 12, 2015

Worst professor I have ever taken. His exams are not only ridiculously difficult, but he does not provide a study guide or review the material. I studied my butt off and still got a D. He has difficult pop quizzes and there are mistakes on quizzes so ask questions when reviewing. His way of teaching is confusing and doesn't go by the book.

5.0
3.0
BUS1A
Jan 28, 2016

Mr Lau is a great teacher. full of knowledge and and eager to teach. he has a lot of energy and passion for teaching. you can tell he enjoys being up in front of his students. he is very polite and willing to help. as long as you pay attention and do the homework you are sure to pass

3.0
3.0
BUS1A
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 19, 2016

Be on time otherwise wont let you in! Test are based off the homework. Extra credit on each exam. Ask questions and he will answer them! Great overall

4.0
2.0
BUS1A
Grade: A
May 17, 2016

He knows his stuff. He starts from the ABC of acc. and builds up to the advance level. There is a pop quiz after almost every chapter (10 MCQs). 3 Tests 100 points each, an extra credit question in every test. 1 project 100 points and HW which is online. No Cumulative mid term or final. Attend SI sessions, really helps. Attendance is mandatory.

5.0
2.0
BUS1A
Grade: B+
Jul 14, 2016
Would take again

He was my favorite college teacher by far, i passed the first few quizzes and test but then slacked off during the middle of the semester and by the end i got back on track and i still passed his class with a good grade. Take him if you like professors who teach you by using personal stories that tie into each chapter.

5.0
3.0
BUS1A
Grade: A
Sep 1, 2016
Would take again

Professor Lau is the best Accounting professor I've had. I transferred now and had to come back and tell everyone how amazing he is. The way he teaches will keep the material in your head for years! Trust me, it's been semesters since I had him, and his lectures are still present. He doesnt make you memorize anything, instead he makes it make sense

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
3.0
4.0
BUS1A
Dec 12, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He is an okay professor but he loves to fail his students. He does help a lot and answers all your questions but would not recommend if you are a visual learner. He just speaks and you get your notes from there

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
4.0
BUS1B
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 4, 2017
Would take again

Professor Lau is the best professor I had for business classes so far. He is very intelligent, humorous. He knows how to teach hard things in a simple way. He cares everyone in his class, he's willing to help you as long as you show your attitude to learn. You can learn a lot through his lectures and sharing which is very helpful in your life :-)

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
3.0
5.0
BUS1A
Mar 14, 2017
Would take again

TOUGH TOUGH TOUGH but amazing professor. Love his style although I couldn't pass the class. Very tricky and uses full on accounting terminology. must catch on quick

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
4.0
4.0
BUS1A
Jun 7, 2017
Would take again

Great professor. He likes to share his personal experiences', as well as talking about current events. There is a quiz after every chapter, 3 exams (noncumulative), hmwk, and a small & easy group project. He doesn't allow students to be late or take quizzes/exams late. You MUST pay attention and take good notes to do well in this class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
3.0
5.0
BUS1A
Grade: B
Nov 30, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I'm currently majoring in Accounting at CSUN. I took Philip's Financial Accounting class two years ago in Elco. I thought it was very hard and challenging. I hated my semester because of him. I was going for an A but he gave me B. Now I am so thankful for taking his class. He is the reason that I am succeeding in Accounting.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
4.0
BUS1A
Dec 4, 2017
Would take again

Professor Lau is an amazing teacher! His lectures are very clear and broken down. He makes complex accounting terms very simple to understand and gives many examples. If you like a teacher who actually teaches take his class. PAY ATTENTION in class because if not you will get lost. Definitely would recommend to take!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
BUS1A
Grade: A+
Jan 14, 2018
Would take again

I would recommend Prof. Lau to anyone who needs to take Bus1A. He is very clear with what you need to do to get an A. His lectures are full of examples and he will help you. The online Hw is my only complaint because it's tedious, but easy points. HIs quizzes are also easy and essentially come from the HW, so do it!

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
5.0
BUS1A
Grade: B
Apr 10, 2018
Would take again

I'm going to keep this short. If you are taking accounting seriously, want to become transfer, become a CPA and work at Big 4, or a respected Mid-tier accounting firm, then he will be your best Mentor and role model and you should definitely take him. If you don't want to learn, play around and wait for an easy A. Take someone else. Period.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Respected
4.0
4.0
BUS1A
Grade: B
Nov 20, 2018
Would take again

Professor Lau is an awesome professor. He makes the learning material easy to understand and is always willing to answer ANY question. DO NOT BE LATE. The semester course for BUS1A consist of 3 Exams, 1 Final, 8 Quizzes (Lowest score is dropped), LearnSmart, Connect Homework, & an easy 5% Group Project.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
BUS1A
Grade: B
Nov 27, 2018
Would take again

Hes a real professor. He dont just teach accounting, he teaches life lessons that apply to the material as well. He gives the class a little mental break from accounting with the stories that are so entertaining but yet still relate to the lecture. He teaches 1+1, and tests you 3-1. Highly advise to take this Professor

Respected
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
BUS1A
Grade: A+
Dec 4, 2018
Would take again

Great professor. I believe he is the best one I have ever had in my educational life. Gave me discipline, inspiration, and knowledge to succeed and transfer to CSULB. Took him awhile ago but wanted to rate him for the great inspiration he gave me. He might seem intimidating at first but you learn alot in a fun way. Highly encourage him.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
BUS1A
Mar 13, 2019
Would take again

He simplifies accounting and can explain in different ways for you to understand if you ask him. Teaches you some life lessons along the way. Quizzes and tests are mostly scantron. Homework was online, and was somewhat time consuming. Very straightforward in his teaching style, but takes time to tell stories so your attention doesn't wander.

Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
BUS1B
Grade: B
Jun 6, 2019
Would take again

I took Professor Lau for the entire 2018-19 Academic Year. If you want someone that's more than just an Accounting Professor, he's for you. The class itself is fun but challenging. The homework and learnsmart is 20% of your grade, YOU MUST DO IT. YOU MUST ATTEND CLASS. HE WILL DROP YOU AFTER 3 MISSED CLASS SESSIONS.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
5.0
5.0
BUS1B
Grade: A+
Oct 9, 2019
Would take again

I went into this class thinking I knew it all. MAAAAAANNNN!!!! Did i get a reality check. haha Still, I am enjoying the class lectures and knowledge that I am obtaining from Professor Lau. He really is one of a kind. To get a taste of the real world is what everyone needs.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Tough grader
3.0
5.0
BUS1A
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 17, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He focuses mainly on journal entries. Must take good notes. Even so, he talks way too much about his traveling and allows too much talking during a lesson which makes it hard to focus and understand. Tests are so hard with the most confusing word problems.

Test heavy
Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
5.0
ACCT1A
Grade: B
Oct 29, 2019
Would take again

If you are a student who likes to study, planning on majoring in accounting and want to get somewhere in life with your major then you will thank this guy a lot. If you don't like to study, and get ahead by manipulating and cheating the system. Wrong person to mess with.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Tough grader
2.0
5.0
BUS1A
Grade: D
Nov 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

if you are an accounting major, he would be great. if you can keep him on track. he likes to give alot of life lessons that have nothing to do with the material. he covers what he wants to cover and his tests are long and confusing. he is not helpful and is very full of himself. his homework is online and takes at least 6 hours to do . DONT TAKE!

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BUS1A
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 20, 2019
Wouldn't take again

IF YOU WANT A TEACHER THAT WILL RESPECT AND ACCOMODATE YOU FOR ANY REASON DON'T TAKE LAU!! HE IS STUCK IN HIS WAYS AND WILL REAM THE STUDENTS ENTIRELY FOR ANYTHING GONE WRONG! THEN HE SPENDS MORE THAN HALF THE LECTURE TALKING ABOUT LIFE ADVISE AND DOESN'T UNDERSTAND WHY WE GET UPSET WHEN WE DON'T UNDERSTAND THE MATERIAL. MY CLASS WENT FORM 45-12

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
4.0
BUS1A
Nov 21, 2019
Wouldn't take again

If your looking for an accountant he would be great, looking for someone to teach you how to be an account? No, talks way more than he writes down so depending on what kind of note taker you are, I wouldn't recommend. The test are based on class lecture, leaving only your notes as a real tool to study from.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
2.0
5.0
BUS1A
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Professor was good at talking but he failed to get the point of what we needed to understand across. It made doing homework difficult because he mostly only wrote J/E's on board. You really couldn't write everything that was said down because he moved too fast. Several dropped early. There were discussions before class that he did not care.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BUS1A
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 15, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Wrong professor for most in my class. Couple tips if you take him: does not allow/use study guides, writes same things or very little on board so must interpret from verbal comments (tough for visual learners), book not used, but homework requires it. Quiz/Exam harder than most as you will never get a direct Q/A from book. Negative, not motivating.

Tough grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lots of homework
5.0
4.0
BUS1A
Grade: B+
Jan 29, 2020
Would take again

Tough class as the tests are not very easy. His lectures are great because he has personal stories for everything and backs up his logic with real world examples.

Inspirational
Beware of pop quizzes
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
BUS1
Grade: B
Feb 28, 2020
Would take again

Took both BUS1 & BUS1A with him, learn so much. He makes lectures entertaining something that's really appreciated, defiantly won't fall asleep in his class. Hard exams but if you study you'll be ok. Not too much homework, helpful if your taking more than one class.

Gives good feedback
Test heavy
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
BUS1B
Grade: Rather not say
Jun 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

No No No. Wish this guy cared about students passing. What a joke. Try someone else. Not a good outcome for sure.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
BUS1B
Grade: D
Dec 2, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Managerial accounting is already a hard subject, Prof. Lau makes it harder or at least he makes you work really hard for your grade. I never missed a class and the Learn Smart from McGrawHill helped me a lot. Trust, if you didn't get an A in Acc1A you will probably get a C in this class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
BUS1A
Grade: A
Feb 26, 2021
Would take again

Professor Lau made me want to become an accountant. Enough said. He has lots of "story times" during his lectures which makes them really fun, and never makes you feel stupid for not knowing something. If you put in the effort, he'll get you there. He also gives lots of advice that is really good to know in everyday life. 100/10

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
4.0
5.0
BUS1B
Grade: B-
Mar 20, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Prof. Lau is a great professor, he genuinely knows what he is talking about and he pushes you to stay up to date with the world of econ. Easy C, tough A. READ THE BOOK before lecture or you'll fail. Great professor, tough teacher, he will test your skill and comprehension on the material, Mang Acc is a hard subject and he doesn't make it as easy.

Test heavy
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
BUS1B
Jun 6, 2021
Would take again

I took BUS1A and BUS1B with him. Tough subjects, but Prof Lau explains it in a way you can easily understand. I don't recommend missing a lecture because not only will you fall behind, but you'll miss out on his life lessons too. He's funny, entertaining, and genuinely cares about his students. Do the homework and you'll be okay.

Respected
Lots of homework
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
BUS1A
Grade: A+
Jun 25, 2021
Would take again

Professor Lau is great. He thoroughly explains every topic during his lectures and he goes over examples that are directly related to the homework and exams. You can't miss a lecture because you will miss an easy explanation of the topics vs a dense read from the textbook trying to figure it out yourself. Take him for 1A you won't regret it!!

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
3.0
3.0
BUS1A
Grade: B+
Jan 21, 2024

A decent lecturer who tries to make accounting interesting. Sometimes he will go off-topic and perform, what some might describe, as a failed stand-up comedian routine.

5.0
3.0
ACCT1A
Grade: Not sure yet
May 9, 2024
Would take again

If you don't like self-study take this class. Just sit In the class and take notes. You don't need to study by yourself at all but you have to give so much time for homework. You will forget about cheating and you will understand all the lecture with his instruction in the class. A GREAT INSTRUCTOR. The class is fundamental accounting.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Lots of homework
4.0
3.0
BUS1A
Jul 19, 2025

Absurd amount of hw and smartbook reading. Made the class so you have to do either or to barely pass.Exams are similar to the smartbook and hw problems. Lectures are good but sometimes goes off topic. Don't be late because he locks the door after class starts and won't let you in and marks you as absent. Bad handwriting so sit in the front of class

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
3.0
BUS1A
Grade: A
Oct 8, 2025
Would take again

Awesome professor, highly recommend

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
ACCT1A
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2025
Would take again

GOAT. All the questions on the test are topics/ problems he goes over in class multiple times, if you take good notes you'll do well. The homework is a lot, but it is also similar to the tests. He will often share a lot of his personal stories/ side pieces of info that are very interesting. Take his classes!

Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
BUS1
Grade: B-
Dec 20, 2025
Would take again

I took Honors Calculus in high school, and his math113 is the exact equivalent. I like the fact that Prof rewrites material and problems and even solves them out with the class on the board. To me, Lau made math fun and entertaining. I would absolutely take him again as a professor!

Lots of homework
Hilarious
Test heavy
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

95%

Textbook Required

19%

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