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I really liked Dr. Olds. His presentation of the material was very logical, the tests were similiar to the homework, and I found most of his jokes to be funny, especially the ones in the slides.

GO TO CLASS! attendance counts for SO many points and can drop your grade a lot. very monotone, but not too difficult.

Acct is not an easy subject,so people naturally blame the teacher.Regardless of your professor you to have to read the chapters on time and have a general understanding of the material which makes it easier later on. If you do that you will likely get an A or B.Gives E.C. for HW and slight curve.

he's hard, but if you are an accounting major this is the stuff you MUST know and he teaches it all indept, if you get a C in his class you already know more then the students who got A's with other teachers

Enjoyed the class.

Recipe for getting an "A". (1) Read chapter before lecture. (2) Go to class and pay attention. (3) Do the recommended HW on time. (4) Buy the working papers from the bookstore to make the HW easier. (5) Study the power point handouts given in class. (6) Practice other problems since the working papers saved you time anyway. (7) Take responsibility.

This class is hard, tests are usually very hard. He teaches very well, you just have to work hard in his class, his study guide helps ALOT!-even though it is 50 dollars

Dr. Olds is very intelligent and he assumes that all of his students are on his level. Sadly, most students aren't. If you are a math brained person, take his class. If you aren't, don't. He expects his students to come to class prepared, make sure you read the book and do the homework, if you don't you WILL NOT be able to follow his lectures.

pretty funny guy for an accountant. very good teacher. remembers what level course he's teaching and who he's teaching it to. good class to take for non accounting majors.

More complaining students who wish to have life fed to them with a silver spoon. He is challenging,intelligent and very fair. He gives u TONS of opportunities to succeed, its ur choice to do em. His tests arent surprises, very similar to hw. You get what you deserve in his class, if u have an F u probably deserved it. Thanks Professor Olds!

The material covered in this class can be difficult, thus the professor plays a large part in the overall difficultly of the class. I felt that while his tests came directly from the homework, 7 questions per each chapter (2 chapters a test) were too few. He was extremely approachable and would talk to you for hours! Good guy, not so good teacher!

Brilliant! It is obvious that he knows his stuff, and he does a great job of explaining how to do things different ways (not just the way he thinks it should be done). Yeah, it's a hard class, but he teaches well.

Used CPS clickers to award bonus points and check attendance. Do NOT miss this opportunity to raise your grade by a letter! He wrote the book and definately follows it. Tests are much like homework problems as he works them in class. Very clear lectures with important information for accounting majors and business majors alike.

ACCT is pretty easy, if you keep up with the material. It is very possible to get an A in this class if you put forth the effort. Click points can help you grade a lot--cease every opportunity to gain them. You must read the material before coming to class, or the lecture will seem rushed, or wont make sense at all.

as long as you do the homework and attend class its not that hard to pass, and he gives you alot of chances to improve your grade through clicker questions and you get to drop your lowest test score.

The professor is very helpful. I took the course in Fall 2007 and got an A. I visited the professor many times during the office hours and got a good understanding on the Financial Accounting Concepts. I got 95 % in this class.

make sure you read your book because he finds random things out the book to ask you a question about on the exam. come to class to get clicker points and do your homework...if you can take another professor please do so

I took this course at another school and failed miserably. Old's is a pretty funny guy and he knows his stuff, clearly, since he wrote the book! Go to class for clicker points and do the homework.. I really felt like I learned a lot. Thanks Dr. Olds! It IS an intensive course, but thats no matter who you take. I got a solid B and it felt good!

He is a very good professor. He wrote the book used in class. Give u a lot of extra credit for doing clicker questions. But if you don't do the homework and keep up with class, forget about getting an A. If u keep up, the class should be relatively easy. Doing the HW is essential.

I was worried about taking this class, as I do not like math, but he made it very easy to follow, and the book explains things well. I will be taking 204 with him.

Extremely smart! Extremely helpful! Clicker points are a good help. Read the book and he'll explain it in class, and, yeah, do the homework - you help noone but yourself

Teacher is known as a tough teacher but if your motivated and come to class to earn his extra credit clicker points, you should have no problem getting a good grade in his class. I want to put emphasis on MOTIVATED.

Oldes is great. He has a sense of humor and really knows his stuff. I bet most of the people that are complaining NEVER do the HW and NEVER go to class, which are two huge ways to get a good grade. HW is not graded but used as extra credit. Replaces 1 low exam grade with final if u want, and is always willing to help. TRY and you will succeed.

Easy class if you do the homework! And study for the tests. The homework is really important though, because using that and the book you're pretty much set. It is self-motivated, but this is college. I would recommend the study guide, its very helpful!

Excellent teacher. Clicker questions every class which isn't so bad because they were considered extra credit. Takes the average of your clicker and uses his own scale to add points to your grade. His examples in class are on point and makes things easy to understand. Most questions on his test are math applications that a middle schooler can do.

Most of the people who are complaining about him probably never studied or went to class. This class starts off pretty quicky so make sure you get the basics down or you wont do well later on. He is an excellent professor and more than generous dropping your lowest exam grade and offering lots of extra credit.

This teacher makes you think outside of the box. What people don't understand is, this is college! It is supposed to be hard. Tests are difficult but the clicker system = awesome. I received an A in the class. Go to class study at least 2 nights before, know everything you can about the chapter and you will do fine! DO HOMEWORK help for clicker?'s.

I really struggled in this class but I recognize that Prof. Olds is a good teacher. If Accounting is not your forte, I'd recommend an easier teacher. If you do take Olds, be sure to go to all classes and do well on the clicker questions! They can really boost your grade. He is a fair teacher. Tends to drone on about how superior accountants are.

Olds is the best. If you read every chapter and read it to understand it, I gaurantee an A. I passed with an A in both his 203 and 204 class.

He actually teaches the information and understands it enough to explain it well. You really have to read, do homework, and go to class, but he is a really good teacher. I had Holland for 203 before I had Olds, so I had zero comprehension of acct. but Olds explained things so much better.

He's not married and has no children so accounting is his life! I'm sure he's a nice guy, but his class is tough! It moves at a very fast pace.

Professor Olds is good at what he does, but this class was by no means easy. If you go to lecture, do the homework & read the chapter beforehand you should be alright. The bonus clicker points will help your grade more than you think, so make sure to take advantage of them! Make sure to print the slides before lecture, as well.

A very intensive professor very hard as he expects the students to remember a lot and write just about everything down studying is difficult but if you want to learn all you need about accounting take him otherwise do not take him if you just need the course for a requirement.

Tells really lame jokes. His lectures will put you to sleep. Tests very hard, even if you understand the material. Besides knowing how to do the stuff, pay close attention to actual text in book! Wouldn't recommend him to bad test takers

I was nervous to take him after reading reviews, but he really is not as bad as everyone makes him sound. The tests are hard and this is definitely not a class you can blow off. Accounting is hard because it is hard. If you read, do the clicker questions, and study hard YOU CAN PASS!! I ended up with an A in 203 and I'm doing well in his 204 also.

Overall, the class was okay. Accounting is a very hard subject but if you attend class and read the chapters, you'll pass. Clicker questions are definitely a savior in this class. I had an F at first and ended the course with a B. It just requires more work than most courses.

I don't know why he gets such harsh criticism on here. Is accounting fun? No. Is accounting easy? Not for some people, but if you study you'll do well. Dr. Olds is a super nice, helpful, and occasionally funny guy. I took Holland for 203 and liked Olds much better. The best advice I can give is DO THE HOMEWORK, do it twice if you need to.

He is a GREAT teacher and like everyone said STUDY the material. He is pretty straight forward and give you a huge extra credit opportunity (up to 10 pts added to your final grade for clicker questions). However go to class,and look at the slides and for god sakes GET THE TEXTBOOK, I didn't and it made it harder however I still worked through it

He is a good teacher. He knows what his talking about and good at clarifying things. I was expecting a really boring teacher after reading the reviews on here but his not. However you have to go to class every time and do the homework. otherwise you will fail the class. Clicker bonus points are very helpful.

I'm not sure why people have rated him so low. He is professional, helpful, clear, and is willing to help if you get behind. His 5 exam structure is great, and clicker extra credit points make the class an easy A.

He is a great professor! Offers bonus points for clicker questions. You do not have to buy the text book that he "requires", he even said it himself that you do not need it. Just come to class to answer the clicker questions, read the slides before hand and !VIOLA! an easy A!

He's a knowledgeable professor. If you study hard, you will get a good grade. You will have to learn on your own sometimes because it's not easy to understand the concepts from the first time (preparing for the lecture by reading ahead helps). The study guide helps a lot, so it's definitely worth buying. It wasn't easy but I got an A. Recommended.

test is exactly like homework. if you attend class this is an easy class.

Doing the homework is a MUST. I started out not doing it and could never catch up. I barely passed but he gives extra credit in the form of clicker questions so that's helpful. His lectures are boringggg but he's a nice guy if you go to his office hours and talk to him and he's very helpful.

Homework MUST BE DONE! If you take: Go to class, do clicker questions, and get in a study group and read book. Exams are copies of homework, except the last exam, which looked completely different! 5 exams, one final which replaces bad grade. Exams diffic. 10 topics to learn. Extremely boring lecture. Talks to the last second of class. Don't take!

Not a super interesting professor, but he knows the subject is fairly dry so he just gets the point across with no bells and whistles. Clicker questions for extra credit. If you read the notes, you can do the homework. If you do the homework, you can do the practice problems. If you can do the practice problems you should ace the tests.

Professor Olds will post all of his notes & power points on Blackboard. Have these printed out for class to take notes on & to use during clicker questions (receive bonus points that will be added to overall test avg). Also, the homework is not graded but he will go over it & it's helpful for studying. Tests are easy if you come to class & study.

Professor Olds posts great lecture notes. He is willing and able to answer questions! I wish I'd saved all his course docs to help me later in acct303. Olds is straight-forward, respectful, and explains concepts clearly. Read the topic notes before class, go to class, do the hw and self-study problems: you will do well! Take Olds!

Professor Olds is very clear about his expectations from day one. His test are exactly like the homework and the extra practice problems that he gives you. He puts everything on blackboard so make sure you print it and read it and be prepared for class. Do the homework so you can answer the clicker questions during class and get extra credit.

Professor Olds types up his own notes, homework and study guides. There is a free, online textbook available for extra review. Bottom line, come to class prepared and participate, and you will get an A. Attending and looking at your phone will not cut it. If you demonstrate genuine interest, he is happy to help. He is a good professor.

Even though a lot my group mates were not happy about this course it was pretty easy for me! His lectures are very organized and clear, as long as you do homework and get clicker points on lectures you're to go. 5 exams, score great - don't take final! Prof. clear states his expectations on the first lecture. Material is not hard.

READ YOUR SYLLABUS! Every single thing you need to know to succeed is in the syllabus! Buy the clicker, & get to class a couple of minutes early. First bonus question in the first 2 minutes of class, last one is in the last 2 minutes. Each class is worth 3-5 bonus points and you will need them. Do the homework and you will earn points and pass.

This is a hard class but Old's types all the notes you need for class (no textbook), gives power points, homework problems, self study guides, and a bunch of extra credit points if you do the clicker questions. I formed a study group that met every week and got an A in the class. You will need to study to get an A, but it is manageable.

There is no required textbook for the class as Prof. Olds types the notes for each topic. Print them, read them, highlight important points. Do the hw (some of the clicker points come from the hw). The most helpful tool for me to achieve my A in the class was the self-study problems. I did them over & over before exam day.

Although this class may be extremely boring to sit through, Professor Olds gives you all the tools you need to succeed in his class. He posts a powerpoint, notes, and self study problems for every topic to help you complete the homework. Not to mention the HW is all for extra credit clicker points. Easy A if you do the study the material.

Olds is a fantastic professor. He gives clear notes and makes it very clear what he expects from his students. Olds is always willing to help, so definitely don't hesitate to go to his office for extra help. That significantly helped me. The subject, class time, and Olds' personality is pretty unexciting but I learned a lot. Highly recommend!!

Olds is pretty straight forward. Guy knows what he's talking about, and will help if you reach out for him. Lectures are a bore, but thats because accounting is a bore/hard. On the bright side, if you use the materials he provides on blackboards (Self study problems, etc) youll be fine. they are Great help for the exams.

Very straight forward. Read his notes and do the homework and it's and easy A. Its worth it to go to class the extra clicker points will help you a lot in the end.

Professor Olds is fantastic! He provides you with so many notes and optional exercises, so there isn't any excuse for not doing well. I didn't even have to take any notes in class, everything is online. He gives extra credit and drops the lowest exam as well. No textbook required either. Go to class, study the material and you will be fine. Easy A

He puts all the notes online, so you don't have to go to class. Tests are tough bc only 18 q's, but if you do go to class and use your clicker then you can get an A. The language of accounting is hard and he is boring, but overall its common sense once you get past the jargon.

He knows the material frontwards and backwards. His homework, notes, and study guides are helpful but there is a lot to learn and the tests are tough. Also keeps night classes the entire time.

I thought Olds was a great professor. Organized, answered questions thoroughly, explained everything simply. If you struggle with the content, go to class and do the self study guide.

Olds is a very reliable professor and knows his subject well. There was a lot of homework but it was very helpful in learning the material. Attendance is mandatory and he gives extra credit clicker questions. Follow along with the lecturws, do the homework, and come to class and you should do just fine.

I hear a lot of people think accounting is hard but as long as you come to class, get extra credit clicker points and are able to do the homework and self study you will be fine. Flexibility with grades is built into the EC and the final so don't count on asking him for anything because he won't offer it. I would definitely take him again

Olds can be condescending at times, but he actually does want you to pass. His voice makes the lectures boring. Tests are easy if you do the homework and listen to the lectures (he'll tell you the exact format of the test). Go to lectures to get extra credit, it really helps boost your grade. Final is optional, but is also an easy grade booster.

Does his own notes which are outstanding. The hw and study set questions are the best prep for tests. Class is key so attend them and look over the notes before class to get his e.c clicker questions right. Tests are not impossible but challenging. Good prof, very detailed and knows his stuff. TAKE! He is the acc goat.

Dr. Olds wrote his own notes, tests, homework, and self-study guides. He gives you every piece of material that he tests and it is up to you to put in the work for the grade that you want. Very easy class. Very easy concepts. Truly is an introductory class. You get your moneys worth.

He is an alright teacher if you pay attention. If you don't pay attention/do the work/do the clicker questions, you will not pass.

Olds was in my opinion one of my best professors. He makes notes that are relatively easy to follow and really help you study for the tests as well as his study problems that you have the decision to do. The one thing I didnt like were that his tests have only 18 questions so you can only miss one to get an A on it. But the tests aren't too hard.

Professor Olds is a great professor. He's straight forward about telling you what you need to know to pass the class and if you do the homework and study, you're almost guaranteed a decent grade. HW isn't graded but you should definitely do it. The only real issue is there are few tests with few questions so there's little room to mess up.

Olds is a really good teacher. If you want to do well you have to work for it. His lectures are pretty boring but its worth it to sit through them. He has a lot of tests which is nice because it's a small amount of material to study each test (two chapters). Only thing that sucks is the tests are 18 questions so if you miss 5 questions you get a C

Professor olds is a great teacher. He is very old school. There arent many exams. He gives quizzes that can help your grade. Id say his class is pretty tough for many people. Be sure to read his outlines and look at examples because they are what will be on the exams. I never went to class, but that would help too.

Show up, listen, and read his notes, do the HW and you will get an A or B. Grading consists of 4 exams and 10 homework assignments. Exams are 18 questions but they are similar to the notes and practice problems he gives you. Seriously just read his notes and come to class to get extra credit. You will pass easily. The dude knows his stuff.

He writes his own notes so there is no textbook. In my eyes the notes are the most important thing. If you read and understand them there should be no reason you should not get an A or B in the class. Make sure you understand the first couple of topics as you build on the knowledge throughout the semester. Offered extra credit this semester!!

Makes you work for your grade, but you end up getting the grade that you deserve. Although I received a C in the class I really did earn that grade. He makes amazing notes & if I spent more time reading his notes I would have done much better. gives great lectures as well. He gives five 18 q. exams and drops your lowest score. don't fall behind!

If you listen to his lectures he goes over every single example you will have for the homework. Simply follow his instructions and there is no reason you should not get an A. Homework is exactly like the exams, no surprises. Great professor if you want a strong foundation for accounting. Take this class.