Easy if you do homework, go to class, listen to what he says is on the tests!!

Very willing to help, tests are like HW and exactly what he says to study

Tells you exactly what to study for the tests

He's a nice guy, always willing to help you out.

Hammer is an excellent professor. He is ALWAYS willing to help. One of the nicest professors at TU and he tells you what to study for. If you are a good student, you will have no problem.

EXPLAINS THINGS WELL AND IS ALWAYS WILLING TO HELP IF NEEDED!

His tests are just like his homework, so if you come to class, you should do fine

Pretty good prof. He does stutter, but still not hard to understand or do well in his class.

Hammer is seriously a great teacher. Take him for any accounting classes he teaches.

he is my number one.

He is a good teacher. Willing to help. Test are just like homework. A little hard on grading. If you have a little problem on a question, the full credit take out. But test are really easy.

I also had him for Int I. He is much better for tax---he really LOVES the subject & it shows.

Good teacher, take him!

Tests just like homework, best accounting teacher i have had so far

He is a great teacher! Had him for ACCT 301 & tax. Explains problems thoroughly. Always willing to answer questions. Test just like homework problems.

Great teacher. You are able to get A as long you understand the homework entirely. Exams just like the homework. Very nice teacher. Take him!

He is the best! You will get an A, but you need to do the homework over and over again until you get it perfect. He loves teaching and cares about all his students. He is very inspiring.

After taking this class for 5 weeks, I dropped the class and proceeded to switch majors

not horrible.. tests are based on the homework.. so if you complete and understand the homework.. you have a good base for the exams.

DO not listen to ANYTHING negative about this guy. He is a very nice professor. Learn alot. There is a reason that these idiots change majors and it is because they cannot handle the accounting curriculum. Hammer is a great professor

He explains all of the homework problems thoroughly. Make sure you do them because they are a big help come test taking time. The tests are based primarily upon homework.

after taking tax i and ii, i wish hammer and rosenberg can learn from each other. Rosenberg seems to know the material well, but he does not care about whether you learn something. Hammer is the opporsite.

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He's a nice guy and a good teacher. His tests follow his homework. His class is a good measuring stick. If you can't handle Intermediate Accounting I with Seth Hammer, you need to consider switching majors.

Explains concepts well and really tries to help weaker students out. Homework same as exams. Best accounting teacher thus far...

The tests are a direct correlation to the homework. If a student knows how to do every homework problem with only changing the numbers, then the student will do well in class. I found him very caring and willing to help. Alot of attention to detail with tax. Grades very easy on the memo.

Do the homework and you'll find the exams a little better. He loves to make you memorize stuff. but he gives a good review most of the time and if you follow it you'll be fine.

Do the HW, show up for class and memorize everything he asks you to highlight in the text and you'll be fine. the tests are exactly like the hw problems, sometimes the same.

nice guy, but the exams are hard. Exams are from homework and gives a loooot of homework. if you do all your homework the exams will be a little easy. but overall his exams are not so easy.

Overall good teacher. Tests are a bit difficult, but as long as you study you will be fine. Tests look a lot like the homework problems, so do your homework, or atleast copy down the answers when he goes over them.

Accounting is not easy, but if you study and do homework you'll be good. He goes over a lot of things in class so although he doesnt take attendance missing class is stupid. The people who skip and dont pay attention were getting 50's on the exams and dropping the class half way.

Dont listen to the people who said he was a tough professor. They are probably the slackers in the class. If you go to class and do the HWs your fine (he only collects 3 of them). He only teaches whats going to be on the test and he gives a review sheet-no curveballs! I suck at math and I have an A in the class. Great professor-Take him!

Hammer is a good teacher. He explains things clear and gives relevant examples (exactly like what would come out on the test). his tests are quite hard and you gotta study really. but nothing in the test had not been covered in class (no surprises). he's a reasonble teacher but can be boring because he speaks in monotone.

go to class, take notes. he tells you exacly what to know for the test and everything on the test was covered by him. tests are hard but you know what to expect.

This class is only easy because you know exactly what to study. The material itself can be hard and you must study. The class is deffinitly doable if you put the time in. Make sure to study the homework and anything that he mentions in class. Great teacher- very clear and organized.

good professor

Make it past the first test and you should do okay. The second 2/3 of the class were alot easier then the first 1/3. So if you do bad on the first test- stay in the class! Homework takes forever but its similar to test problems. I have had Hammer for Int 1, Tax 1 , and Tax 2 now. Generally if you have had him before you know the routine.

Dr. Hammer is a great professor. I had thought about dropping the accounting major 5 times, but this class has given me hope. This is a fun class. The tests aren't bad, just study the notes like everyone else said. Study the hw problems because they will be on the test. Keep up the work Dr. Hammer.

It was an easy class, the first exam is very hard.But dont drop the class if you blow the 1st exam. Staying with him, do your hw, and study your notes, you should do fine. I got an A-, but I really really really think I should get an A. Take him, good prof.

Very time consuming class. Final was a nightmare but i managed to pull a b- in the class with a good amount of studying.

Summer session: Lots of homework, 2 exams, and tax memo.People doing poorly on the exams were the ones not doing the homework.The final exam was cumulative but a lot of the questions were the same or very similar to questions on the 1st exam. I would not suggest taking another course while taking 361 during the summer because it is time consuming.

Summer session is intense because it's just 5 weeks. Material is hard either way. Hammer's nice but it's up to you to keep up. Tests are pretty straightforward for the most part. Don't miss class, do your work, and you'll be fine.

By far one of the best teachers at towson. I blew the first test with a 36 but got a 77 on the second and a 90 on the final. He tells you exactly what is on the tests so its just up to you to study it.

One of the best instructor in Accounting. His teaching method is very clear. I really learned a lot from him. Let you know what will be covered in exam. Just follow his study guide and make sure that you understand every single thing that is in his study guide.

Awesome teacher. Explains material very well. Tests are hard (all short answer + financial statements, no MC). Just make sure to keep up with homework and study his handout for the exams.

If you've had Hammer before then then you pretty much know the drill. Grad based on 2 midterms, 1 cumulative final, 1 page tax memo, and homework. Homework isn't collected but he calls on you randomly to answer. Its a tough course, but if you study hard it certainly is doable

Best Teacher to have if you are serious about accounting! This is not a slacker course! Be prepared to study alot! He makes the test extra difficult to filter out the people who just bs the course. DO NOT TAKE THIS COURSE IF YOU DONT HAVE ATLEAST 10 HOURS A WEEK TO STUDY!This is the class to take if you want to advance your accounting skills by far

Hammer takes a while to get the hang of, but once you do, it's worth it. He teaches accounting the way it's supposed to be taught, by actually DOING the problems, and showing you the answers. Take him over the summer, and forget about Rosenburg. The recruiters will be impressed with your A in Tax I.

The previous posters are right on point except for one detail. If caring about students was a scale here, he would be in the negatives; however, i do recommomend him. Most TU accounting professors are terrible.

Tax is a hard subject whoever you take it with, but Dr. Hammer is extremely helpful.

Take him!! He knows his stuff, and is VERY helpful, but only if you ask questions and pay attention! Do HW or you will fail tests. I got an A, but only because I dedicated a LOT of time to hw and studying. Tip: don't miss class and take it seriously. Best ACCT professor at TU, hands down.

Hammer is the best accounting Professor at Towson plain and simple. Hes a great guy and professor- this class sucked but if you have to take it Hammers the way to go.

Tough Professor, but So worth taking him.Collects 3 out 5 homeworks assigned. Quickbooks project. 2 tests and then Final. Study hard for the first test. Don't be surprised at how difficult it will be.

Hammer is the toughest teacher iv had. you will learn the material but your gpa might take a hit. if you have the time to study 10+ hours per test and 20+ hours for the final you can do well, if not you will be challenged.

Hammers tests arent easy; a cple MC w/ a lot of open ended. The material isnt too hard but theres ALOT of it. Hammer is funny though & willing to help you if you go to him. Email might not be his strong suit. Weekly homework, a rsrch memo, 2 tests and a cumm final (weighted 5,5,25,25,40 respective) But it doesnt matter bc hes the only prof for 362!

I really enjoyed his class, but it was not easy. His test are short answer and it is difficult material. He does tell you exactly what will be on the test though. This class requires a lot of studying. project and homework are easy. take Hammer!

Was an extremely educational class. Gad I took the class with him. Can't stress the importance of studying for the first exam. Study Study Study. The next two exams are much easier. The first eamis real intense though. Once you get over that hump you will okay. Alot of memorization is involved. You've been advised.

He is very hard. I feel mixed about thinking whether he is a good professor or bad. He isn't as helpful as I would like. He makes the test extra hard but I don't understand why? To me, he just isn't as good as others say he is.

Didn't get the grade I would have liked to in this class, but Prof Hammer does make this class fairly easy. There is a lot of memorizing and reading. Tells you what to expect on the test. Doesn't take attendance. Read and take notes and you will be ok.

He is a great professor. When he tell you to highlight something, it WILL be on the exam! He tells you what will be on the test, but make sure to study the vocabulary, because often times, that was my Achilles' heel in the tests.

Dr. Hammer is the man! I retook this class after taking Dr. Wharton the first time. This class involves a lot of memorization but that is accounting! Dr. Hammer makes it clear what will be on the test. I earned a full A in this class and I devoted A LOT of time. Flashcards work well! Dr. Hammer does not trick you. Clear and manageable.

Tax I hybrid summer course- This class was difficult with the lack of time, but Hammer is manageable. All exam questions will come from homework and lecture. Hammer focuses a lot on the calculations which are simple, you just have to remember the rules. The text book is much easier than the CCH book too. Take him, avoid Rosenberg.

Hammer is tough, but fair. Warning: Make doubly sure you memorize your vocabulary and practice the class examples!!!There is no multiple choice in his tests. He explains things very clearly and goes over examples well. I learned a good amount of useful knowledge in his class.

DR. Hammer is a very inteligent accounting teacher, but he wants perfection from his students. You will have to spend 10 hours studying for the first 2 test (that are 50% of your grade) and about 20 hours for the final (that is 40% of your grade). its doable, i got a 63% on the first test, and a B on the next test and final and recieved a B.

Definitely a weeding class-good amount of drops after first test. Hammer gives real tests, you can't get lucky with him because they aren't multiple choice. Highly suggest notecards. Redo all exercises and homeworks wo reference because everything has to be written in on the tests. Nice guy and has a very straight forward teaching style. STUDY.

Most straight-forward professor. He tells you word for word what vocabulary items you need to know for the exams. Additionally, he will explain the exact computational problems that will be on the exam. His homework is graded for completion(rarely collected though) and the quick books project is easy as pie. You get the grade you work for. Simple.

Attendance not mandatory but vital to receiving a good grade. Hammer recommends note cards. Take his advice. He is very clear in his expectations and the exam material.

Great professor! Take his advice: highlight and memorize. If you're able to memorize material, you will do well in this class. I learned a lot!

Accounting is hard, we know. If you have to take this course, take it with Hammer. Hammer gives a study guide that goes over 90% of what is on the exam. His grading is fair and the lectures are interesting. Better sharpen up your memorization skills.

Hammer is a great professor, he does not sugar coat the fact that you need to put in hard work in his class or you will not do well. If you put in the work, you will do well. Tests are hard, but you learn and cover everything on them in class.

As long as you go to class and study what he tells you you'll be fine. The final is cumulative but he says what will be on it. Definitely learned a lot and would recommend.

When Dr. Hammer says something will be on the test, it WILL be on the test. There are no tricks with his, which is one of the things that make him such a great instructor. He knows his stuff, especially about tax and he explains topics clearly. Make sure you study. Attendance isn't mandatory but you shouldn't miss too often.

You will learn. Study hard.. no surprises on exams.

He is awesome! Very clear and knows exactly what he's talking about. 2 tests and 1 final. He tells you exactly what to expect so as long as you do what he says you will be fine. Minimal homework & it's not hard. He's also very friendly and will help you with anything. There is a lot of memorization for this class though. I recommend him 100%

Great professor lets us know whats going to happen. Reviews each exam and gives lots of partial credit. Just alot of memorizing for the terms, he likes to test on them. Very helpful aswell. Got my grade because i didn't put in the time to study the vocab.

He's pretty clear cut about his expectations. I took a summer hybrid course, which is inherently difficult because the amount of material which must be covered in very short period of time. If u study consistently and ask questions, it's not hard to get an A - even in a summer course. He makes himself available and is open to explaining concepts.

Hammer is the BEST acct professor ive had so far. Class is inherently difficult bc its intermediate. But hes so willing to help. Lectures are clear/straight forward. Provides study guides for exams. There are 2 exams, 2 hw assignments, and 1 final. He makes sure everyone is on the same page. he CARES a lot!! and wants you to do well! TAKE HIM

Best acct professor at Towson. Intermediate Acct is hard but If Dr. Hammer says something will be on the test, IT WILL be on the test. attendance not mandatory, but go because he's lecture-heavy. He jokes around a lot so class isn't all dreadful. Grade consists of 2 exams & a final. He's super caring of his acct students. Take him! u wont regret it

Tells you exactly what will be on the test. Flash cards are what got me through this class. It's not hard if you listen to what he says to know and memorize. Memorization is key to getting a good grade. Looked forward to this class and would take Hammer again he's knowledgeable, funny, and really nice!

One of the best professors I have ever had. His lectures really explain the material well because he relates it to current events and does examples with you in class. He tells you what will be on the exam, it may be a little hard, but if you put forth the effort to study, it's hard not to pass. MAKE FLASHCARDS. Highly recommend him.

Hammer is a really great professor who really knows his stuff. He wants you to succeed, but you need to put in the work. He doesn't grade for attendance but you need to go to class, he does a lot of practice problems that are really helpful and tells you word for word what will be on the exams. Get ready to memorize. Overall he's a great teacher.

The class was a more in depth view of things learned in prerequisites, so obviously the material will be more difficult. It is a lot of info, but he tells you exactly what to know for the exams. HWs are based on effort/ completion. Make flashcards and you will do well. I would definitely recommend!!

Professor Hammers class is not as hard as you think. He goes over problems in class and tells you what is exactly going to be on the test. If you dedicate some time into studying, this class is going to be easy for you. Lectures can be boring at times but he goes over problems that will be on the test.

I'm probably going to fail this class but am still giving him a good rating. This guy is a wealth of knowledge, and he only cares as much as you do -- put in the effort and he's willing to help you stay afloat, but you have to work for it. He's very nice and you can learn a lot from him if you apply yourself.

Hard class but he wants you to get a good grade. He tells you exactly everything that will be on the exams and curves them a lot. So hard to not get a good grade. Homework is completion grades and attendance isnt mandatory - he offers videos of the lectures. If you study its an EASY A

Professor. Hammer is a very nice guy and is a great lecturer. For most people his class is the first 300 level accounting class they take so of course its going to be hard. He gives good study guides and grades failry. If you go to class and study you will definitely pass.

Accounting is a tedious subject but professor hammer taught the class as best as he could to make sure everyone understood what was going on. He also grades pretty fairly on the exams. Just make sure you put in the work and participate in class from time to time and you'll be fine.

This class is pretty difficult but I actually liked professor Hammer. He graded fairly on exams and was easy to reach by email if you had a question. As long as you study for exams and do your homework you will get a good grade. Hes Nice!

Hard class but nice guy. Homework is easy exams are tricky but I am not the best at accounting hes very good help if you have questions. Hes the best professor for this class.

Tax accounting is hard but if you pay attention you will learn so much. He clearly knows alot about accounting and he tells you what to study for exams and they are VERY VERY similar to the study guides. If you are an accounting major you need to take him at least once!

Class was very well organized and I learned alot. Exams are just like what he tells you to study, homework is a completion grade, and he posts lectures on blackboard in case you miss class. If you need to take managerial accounting take it with him.

Amazing Professor. Goes over material clearly and provides study guides exactly like the actual exams. If you can do the practice problems out the textbook you're guaranteed to pass the exams. Grade depends heavily on 3 Exams(85% of grade). For exams he allows no cheat sheet, so you have to memorize the steps which can be difficult. Practice.......

He was the most boring teacher ever. HOWEVER, he was one of the easiest as well. I would go through the boring lectures to take him again. his homework is online. he based his class around the textbook so it is definitely needed. he completion grades the HW (easy 100% on HWs). tests are the same questions as the HW, but with different numbers. TAKE

If you are not a finance related major and hate math do not take. He actually is pretty straightforward as far as his teaching being exactly on exams. Accounting is not easy so you'd really have to practice material to do well on exams. He is strict in class about technology and leaving the room which can be a pain especially if disclosed late.

3 points of extra credit just for coming to most classes. He essentially tells you exactly what to expect on the tests, and does a great job explaining the concepts. He clearly cares about the students and their grades. Not much homework at all. Only downside is that he allows no electronics in class, which is probably for the best anyway.

Hammer is a great choice for 202. He breaks down concepts throroughly and makes sure the class fully understands them before moving on. Grade is super dependent on exams (2 for 25%, final for 35%) but he tells you exactly which topics to study and provides practice problems that are VERY similar to exam questions. Would take him again for sure.

If you don't like tax, you will be so bored in his class. He is the sweetest man; he absolutely loves what he does which makes a boring subject bearable. Entire grade is basically from tests, but they are the same as homework. He gives out study guides and if you can do every problem on there you are getting an A. No phones, only can miss 2 classes

His class was great, he tends to yap about general business stuff which can get really boring, but they may be useful. Strict no technology/ leaving class policies. Exams are huge portion of grade, but he tells exactly what to expect on the test, so just do what we've done as homework and classwork and you're set for success. Overall very sweet guy

Great teacher and his lectures are pretty much exam questions just with different numbers. He is strict on phones and leaving class. I learned a lot in his class. If you study hard you'll pass with ease.

Probably the best professor to take the ACT 202. Explains the problems that are going to be on the tests (just with different numbers and words) very thoroughly. Lectures are boring, but if you just show up and pay attention you will get a A. Gotta do the homework to pass!

Prof Hammer clearly knows the material, and he is a nice guy. My only issue is that even though I showed up to every class, I still had to teach myself the material before the tests. He goes over the problems during class, but it was essentially him writing it step by step and you follow along. Again, he's a nice professor, and I do recommend him.

Professor Hammer breaks down concepts thoroughly and provides study guides that mirror the actual exams. While the exams are challenging, going to class and practicing the homework makes the material manageable. Unstuck study was a lifesaver for study prep.

He's extremely strict on phones, if he catches you on it even in the first second of class he will ask you to leave the first time and then fail you if he catches you a second time. You basically just copy what he writes on the board every class and the hw/exams are pretty much the same questions with different numbers. Not horrible but not my fav.

Took Seth Hammer for my last ACCT 202 class—he's the best choice! Lectures are long and somewhat difficult, but he knows the material and explains it well. He encourages questions in class. Heads up: one phone slip = kicked out, two = automatic F.