4.5
Quality2.6
Difficulty88%
Would Retake92
Reviews88%
Would Retake
92
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What Students Say
“A great professor you could ever hope for”
ACTG111 - 5.0 rating“This does help a lot if you have a hard time”
ACTG110 - 5.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
76%
Textbook Required
60%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
-0.06 avg changeRatings by Course
110
5.0
(2)FINACCOU
5.0
(1)COMPMICRO
5.0
(1)ACTG100
5.0
(1)ACTG
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
ACC211
5.0
MANAGERIALACCT
4.0
FINACCT
4.0
ACTG218
4.0
FINACCOU
3.0
Reviews (92)
A must have professor! I took his summer class for 6 weeks, 4 days a week, 2 hours a day, and he was AWESOME! Great guy, always willing to help, and exempts u from the final if u get above a 90 average. TAKE THIS PROFESSOR if ur taking the clas on campus!
hes so nice & extremely helpful.A majority of the tests r open book, no hmwk. If you have trouble during class he'll spend one on one time helping you & doesnt get annoyed. Hes great!
Mr. Kerwin was very helpful in the fresh start financial accounting class. The professor I had before would not even allow you to ask questions. Mr. Kerwin was very helpful in my passing the class.
He is very nice and doesn't hesitate to help with any problems that you might have.
Intermediate Actg: Great professor, challenging but fair. Must have for managerial actg.
Great professor, compared to my first professor. I took the spring fresh start class and did very well. The professor will stop and answer your questions. He will work with you to help you pass!
easy class
I had him for Business C&A my first semester, and even though I'm a History major, I took him again this year for Financial Accounting. I am not a math person, but I ace all the exams. Not because I study so hard (I don't), but because he's such a great teacher that you get it almost immediately. He never gets frustrated. He's funny. Highly recommended!
Hard material, but he is very helpful. Gives extra credit which helped me pass the class with a B.
Loved accounting before I took him. Decent teacher but wish I had taken someone else is willing to go through things and explain them but somewhat unorganized
Great Professor!! Must have for accounting. I had Mr. Kerwin for financial last semester and got and A. I had him this semester for managerial. He offers lots of extra credit for tests. There were two take home tests that I got an A on each. Easy A!
The best accouing teacher! I now have him for my third class, two A's so far..
I've heard ACTG110 is a hard class on campus, but I did very well in it online.
Mr. Kerwin is a wonderful teacher who has in my view given more than enough help to anyone, would take him again anytime no problem
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Read the book and you will be fine, if possible take his online class it is awesome if you are busy
ok teacher. does not assign much but do it and you end up in good shape.
accounting stinks, but i had to take it. summer online class not to bad for my first time online. I emailed him questions and he work to help me out.
One of the greats for HVCC teaching; clear, concise, thorough, and understandable.
he is truly useless, and gives deflated grades to students.
He has his favorite students, oh well. I just recommend you read the book, because there is a lot of material. I went to his office hours a few times and he always seemed to busy to help me and there were other things on his mind. He is a nice guy tho, just makes his class somewhat difficult.
Accounting Computer Class, he was very helpful
Actg-111-Managerial Acct (online): You must stay on top of the assigned chapters, be prepared to take a quiz every week, test every other. But overall, with a little hard work, easy "B", little work "c", if you push yourself to really learn and understand material easy "A". Worth taking!!! Not a bad teacher.
He is the best Teacher at HVCC!!! I have had him for 4 different accounting classes. Financial, Managerial, Intermediate and Quickbooks and if you go to class and do the homework he gives you then you will get an easy B or an A if you do the work. Take him!
I took the summer online accounting class. Work is easy, work is independent and he doesn't collect the assignments. If you need help you have to email him or meet him on campus, which I did once. On campus meeting cleared up chapter 4 (hardest chapter I think) in 30 minutes. Take Mr. Kerwins class
Took an online class this past summer. I had a very difficult time reaching him (via repeated email, phone and office attempts). Was very dissatisfied with his responsiveness. Material was mostly straightforward but don't take this if you want to understand accounting, only if you want an easy grade.
I found this class really simple to follow online. As long as you read the chapter and do the assignments (that are not collected) you should be able to get a B. Put in a little more time and effort you will surely get an A. He is a little hard to get a hold of but once you do he is very helpful.
Intermediate Accounting at night. I took it at my four year college and had to drop it. Mr. Kerwin is helpful, at least he covers the chapter exercises which helped me greatly. He is willing to work with you + he understands the challenges of having a full time job and going to school full time.
Mr. Kerwin is a very excellent teacher. I had him for Managerial Accounting and he made the material very easy to understand. He is always cracking jokes and going over and over the material until everyone understands it.
Online course. Very understanding and quick to answer if you have a problem. Use the tools he gives you. Got an A and taking managerial acct with him too
Took online. Work for easy and clear. He is by far the best teacher to take for accounting.
Very clear and understanding. Makes accounting fun!
I didn't get an "A" in his class but learned a lot about Excel and Quickbooks. Mr. Kirwin is very helpful and will work with you so you can succeed in his class. He's helped me and I enjoyed using Quickbooks. He's given me the tools to succeed in the the job market. Highly recommend him if your taking Accounting. Thanks Mr. Kirwin. Brian O.
Very exciting teacher. Turns a boring class into a fun class. Material is difficult but he makes it easy to comprehend
He makes the class hilarious and fun. If you have questions he answers them with a lot of detail. He gives homework but it isn't usually mandatory. I took him for Financial and Managerial Accounting and he was the best! I would recommend him to anyone who needs to take Accounting.
Awesome teacher. took him for financial and managerial. Kerwin is the man!
Took him in summer after dropping out Of course at my other college. He was very helpful, actually covered problems from book. + funny teacher
I am taking this teacher for managerial next semester also. The directions are clear and well put. quiz every week and test every 3 weeks. They take a while, but if you take your time you have the potential to do great. I highly suggest him.
Great teacher, very clear, Homework Assignments are not mandatory but very helpful
Mr. K is the best! Took accounting before last semester and withdrew, teacher was terrible she wouldn't help at all. Not this time!
Best teacher I've ever taken at HVCC! Makes class so much fun and makes sure you know the material. He will go over the test multiple times and make sure you get it before he hands it out. Highly recommend, you will not regret it! Mr. K best teacher by far!
No cell phones. Drills Information into your head
Mr Kerwin is a great professor and very helpful. I got an A grade. As long as you read and study your notes you'll do great. I'm taking his class once again!
Good teacher. Gives out notes so you don't have to read book. Extra credit a plus.
I did well in financial accounting last semester, so taking him now spring for managerial. Does a lot of problems in class, just like on test. I would recommend him. Call him Coach!
A great professor you could ever hope for. Do your reading because quizzes are easy. You'll surely pass this class with an awesome professor like Mr Kerwin!
MR. KERWIN WAS RUDE, UNPROFESSIONAL AND QUITE FRANKLY MEAN. HE WOULD IGNORE MY E-MAILS ASKING FOR HELP AND ON THE OFF CHANCE HE DID REPLY HE WAS SARCASTIC. HE TORE DOWN MY SELF ESTEEM AND CAUSED ME TO FAIL HIS CLASS FROM LACK OF HELP.
Good teacher. Really tries to get you to understand the material. Not just lecturing, I definitely learned and was my favorite teach. Easy going
Kerwin is awesome! really makes class interesting. Never even opened the textbook. As long as you pay attention, youll be fine. He allows test corrections after ever test.
Sean was by far my favorite professor while at HVCC. He gave ample time to complete assignments & was very helpful when need be. I hope to find more professors like him during my upcoming education.
Overall Easy Class if you read your chapters and take some notes. Teacher suggests printing out your quizzes/test to study from. This does help a lot if you have a hard time. Responsive to questions. Had a short quiz each week. A test every couple weeks and then a final exam. Will take again I have him for Managerial Accounting in the spring.
Took accounting with Kerwin and as long as you do your part and participate he is really willing to help. Would take a class with him again.
If you're looking for an easy introductory class in accounting at HV, I would recommend taking the course with Kerwin. His grading policy is clear, he tells you exactly what will on the tests, and he offers opportunities to gain back points lost on the tests. Accounting is difficult, but he tries his best to make it simple to understand.
Great professor
Had Kerwin for Managerial and Financial and enjoyed it a lot! I found accounting to be difficult and if I had another professor I know I would not have done as well. Very understanding and will always help if you need it. Most importantly... Coffee, Cream and Sugar.
Had Prof. Kerwin for Managerial Accounting, and he's a good professor, knows what he's teaching. Although a the beginning I was having trouble following his lecture because he's more "Practical" than "Theoretical" but in any means if these is your learning style you'll do good, he gives plenty of chances to earn lost points on test back.
Very inspirational and dedicated to teach.
Great professor, really cares about helping you succeed.
Easy class to pass. If you are doing online, be prepared to teach yourself with the textbook. No homework is given in this class except to read the textbook and do the tests. Weekly quizzes are given with multiple chances to take them to get a 100 and there is a test every other week where you can only take it once. Would take his class again.
Professor SJK is the MOST FUN guy at HVCC! The grade is based on the tests, but he consistently reviews and lets you do corrections early in semester. He also let us use a HeinekinIndex card on test #3, although we could not put the multi-step income statement on it(fair enough) Also he uses life examples about hotwings and his (much needed) coffee
This professor is very straight forward. He is very clear on his course outline and syllabus. As long as you do the reading and do the practice questions you should have no issue with getting a good grade.
He is probably the best professor I have had. Syllabus is very clear and he makes class fun. I went into this class not knowing anything about Accounting and he teaches so everyone can understand from beginner to advanced. He does not set up students to fail and gives every opportunity to do better in class. I would recommend him to anyone!
Professor K. was my online prof. for Financial and I was failing. I met him for x-tra help, and he was fair and firm with me. I started sitting in on a class, and got a B by the end. I took him again for Managerial. I'm an older student who came back to school, he's by far the best educator I've ever had. He's driven to help students succeed.
Professor Kerwin was amazing. He explains concepts very well and is always there for help. I have him for Managerial Accounting and I look forward to it
Professor Kerwin is a great teacher. He cares about his students understanding concepts. Do the work and you will pass. This class is not easy, but he makes it better.
The online class was extremely easy to pass - but I learned very little. The Professor would only answer - at best- half of my emails and hed take more than a week to respond (of he responded at all.) I wouldnt take another class from him. Idk why people rate him so highly - I didnt get the impression that he cared at all.
Would 100% take him again! Great teacher and cares about his students. Makes sure all students understand the concepts taught in class. One minor thing, he's not quick to respond to emails.
Took a class last semester with this professor after reading all positive replies. He doesn't care about you, your grade and knowledge. Learned everything on my own with very little feedback and no help from him. A lot of mistakes and typos in the materials presented by him, correct answers graded as incorrect on tests but he won't fix anything.
He explained every lesson very well and had plenty of time slots for extra help. And gave you plenty enough time on tests and extensions if needed. Very easy going and his class was a good time
Overall the class wasn't very hard as long as you do the reading and watch his videos. There are weekly quizzes and chapter tests (Those are timed ch tests). No discussion boards. Also he's not very quick to respond to emails if you get a response.
seems like a good professor. Took an online class and got a B. Many videos posted to help you understand the material.
Professor Kerwin was an amazing teacher. He told jokes and made class engaging. His online quizzes were not too difficult as long as you paid attention. He also allows you multiple attempts. He also goes over lecture material multiple times over the week. I would definitely take this class again.
Kerwin is my favorite professor i've had at HVCC. Awesome and funny guy and makes the material easy to understand. Hope to see ya at Junior's one of these days Kerwin
Dr. Kerwin was an amazing teacher. I learned a lot in his class, and if you pay attention, you should do well too. Try to do the practice problems he assigns; they will help you understand the lectures. No phones in class. He gives extra credit if you don't use your cell phone during class.
Great Teacher. His lectures are very engaging and easy to understand. The workload is also pretty light.
the goat
Great online class! Just follow textbook directions and no problem. He gives you multiple attempts on assignments which is nice.
Awesome professor! His lectures are clear & often funny. Communication is quick through email. Expect quizzes for every chapter (unlimited-untimed) & tests for every 1-2 chapters (timed). He encourages you to print the quizzes/tests to help you prep for finals! If you do the work and watch the videos you'll pass no problem. He wants you to succeed!
Really cool, he actually has a great personality and he really knows his stuff, would highly recommend! He is always there to help and assist you on the way.
Super easy online class. He adds plenty of videos as well as his own recorded lectures to help with each assignment. Follow the textbook and watch his videos and you'll pass EASY. This class is a bit of work but it isn't hard work.
Very nice, great teaching style
Good enough of a professor but he does sort of wing it when it comes to teaching. If you can deal with that then he's more than fine enough. I was able to ace the class without ever reading the textbook.
Anyone who has the chance of taking Kerwin should always pick him. One of the best professors out there, he truly cares for his students and makes it an overall better environment for everyone. Even if you are confused about the content, he has no problem helping and is a very easy and fun guy to talk to.
I'm sure he's a nice guy but he's terrible at replying to emails. He posts a lot of material so that's good. Can't really get in touch with him AT ALL.
Kerwin is for sure one of the HVCC greats. He always made class so fun and engaging. I liked him and his class so much I even made some baked goods and gave him some at the end of the semester. However I wasn't able to get into his managerial class and he told me I was out of the will :(. In all seriousness he really is so awesome. Love you Kerwin.
Dr. Kerwin was my favorite HVCC Professor of all time. He makes class incredibly engaging and very personable, and connects with students on an individual level. I wish I had taken him for Financial Accounting, but having him for Managerial Accounting made my Spring Semester 10x better. Also, don't worry about the textbook, I never needed it.
This was my second course with this professor. He offered many weekly videos, mostly from YouTube, but I wish he included more of his own lectures, as they are more entertaining and easier to understand. There are weekly quizzes (unlimited attempts) and tests every 1 to 4 chapters. Overall, I highly recommend Professor Kerwin's course.
Took an OL class, didn't need the professor for anything but I've heard he's very personable. Class was straight forward, do the work and you'll be fine. Not too much work, I'd say its about average. Taking another class with him next semester.
Amazing professor! Very clear, understandable lectures. And he does everything in his power to make sure you understand the material before taking tests or quizzes.
He is an amazing teacher and is very understanding and really wants you to succeed.
great proffessor, funny lectures, dont need the textbook, mostly practice and exercises for the tests/quizzes
One of my favorite professors. Definitely the only reason I understand Financial Accounting. His teaching style is perfect.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
76%
Textbook Required
60%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
-0.06 avg changeRatings by Course
110
5.0
(2)FINACCOU
5.0
(1)COMPMICRO
5.0
(1)ACTG100
5.0
(1)ACTG
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
ACC211
5.0
MANAGERIALACCT
4.0
FINACCT
4.0
ACTG218
4.0
FINACCOU
3.0