3.1

Simon Lee

Accounting - Seneca Polytechnic

3.1
Quality
3.1
Difficulty
57%
Would Retake
113
Reviews
3.1
Quality
3.1
Difficulty
3.1
Helpful
3.0
Clarity

57%

Would Retake

113

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

33

4

22

3

15

2

16

1

27

What Students Say

Sad that Seneca employs such professors who have a bad attitude towards teaching

ACC642 - 1.0 rating

Very disappointing to him this semester, a rough test with strict marks

ACC400 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

54%

Textbook Required

16%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 26 grades
Most common grades:
A (8)
A+ (6)
B+ (5)
Grade Distribution
A(14)B(1)C(4)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(6)
Based on 27 reported grades
A: 8
A+: 6
B+: 5
C: 3
Common Tags
Skip class? You won't pass. (7)
Get ready to read (6)
Inspirational (5)
Amazing lectures (4)
Gives good feedback (4)
Participation matters (4)
Respected (4)
Tough grader (4)
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Reviews (113)
1.0
5.0
SYS364
Aug 15, 2001

No Comments

1.0
5.0
SYS364
Aug 15, 2001

He is definitly not qulified be a indicator in seneca.

2.0
5.0
SYS364
Aug 15, 2001

No Comments

4.0
1.0
RPG455
Aug 15, 2001

No Comments

1.0
5.0
SYS364
Aug 16, 2001

No Comments

4.0
1.0
AS400
Aug 16, 2001

not so hard

1.0
1.0
OPS234
Sep 4, 2001

HAHAha - the guy is useless

1.0
4.0
AS400
Sep 4, 2001

a complete waste....totally USELESS!.....i didn't learn a thing

1.0
5.0
SYS364
Sep 30, 2001

No Comments

1.0
5.0
SYS364
Nov 5, 2001

No Comments

3.0
4.0
SYS364
Nov 7, 2001

he has to find a better way to teach. i didn't learn anything from him!

1.0
5.0
AS400
Nov 9, 2001

The only thing worse than his lack of knowledge is his attitude!!!

2.0
3.0
AS400
Nov 9, 2001

Obviously intelligent and knows material. Has problems communicating it however.

4.0
3.0
SYS364
Nov 10, 2001

Has always been fair and responds both in and out of class (often in 24h).

2.0
4.0
SYS364
Nov 13, 2001

one of worse teacher at seneca

2.0
2.0
SYS364
Nov 15, 2001

the whole time I'm looking at him, thinking "I'm smarter than you & you know it"

3.0
2.0
SYS364
Nov 21, 2001

This is not a hard course. I think he's fair and hard working.

3.0
4.0
SYS364
Nov 23, 2001

Such eccentric behaviour shows lack of real world experience.

5.0
2.0
SYS464
Nov 26, 2001

understanding and helpful, quick response to e-mail. Overall Fair to students

2.0
5.0
SYS364
Nov 29, 2001

Poor communication skills, Should stick to the AS400

4.0
3.0
SYS364
Dec 10, 2001

No Comments

1.0
5.0
SYS364
Dec 11, 2001

No Comments

4.0
2.0
SYS364
Dec 11, 2001

curbed marking for assign2 to give extra marks

5.0
1.0
OPS234
Dec 31, 2001

He is a hard working teacher.

5.0
3.0
SYS
Jan 31, 2002

best teacher but hard

3.0
2.0
IBC233
Feb 1, 2002

No Comments

2.0
4.0
IBC233
Feb 19, 2002

No Comments

4.0
2.0
AS400SYS3
Mar 2, 2002

Good teacher, but insists on seeing things HIS way! This got the class annoyed!

1.0
4.0
SYS364
Mar 8, 2002

Only knows what the text book tells him and cannot explain anything in it.

5.0
1.0
SYS364
Apr 6, 2002

The only god damn stupid guy can not pass his course. excellent teacher!

3.0
3.0
IBC233
Jun 11, 2002

booo...couldn;t teach the concepts the three states of H2O

5.0
2.0
RPG445
Jul 11, 2002

Great teacher, very helpfull!

4.0
2.0
IBC233
Aug 15, 2002

don't be fooled by his strict policies, he's a real softy

3.0
3.0
IBC233
Sep 1, 2002

Lazy. He does not like what he is doing at all. Do not hope to be taught.

1.0
3.0
IBC233
Sep 6, 2002

I am sure he knows his stuff... but is worth **** trying to explain it..

3.0
4.0
SYS364
Nov 8, 2002

very hard marker but he is very thorough

1.0
4.0
IBC233
Nov 11, 2002

Can't explain anything. Hard Marker. Hope he gets hit by a car. ****!!!

2.0
3.0
RPG445
May 10, 2003

No Comments

2.0
4.0
ACC413
Oct 27, 2003

This professor is not so good for the students who are interested in accounting field. He will cool down your mind if you are interested in acc. Especially not suggested for Chinese students.

5.0
2.0
ACC413
May 4, 2004

Excellent Prof for those interested in accounting. I don't agree with the previous post - he has nothing against certain groups of students. Everything should be based on merit - Prehaps the previous poster got caught when the college used turnitin.com&

5.0
2.0
ACC300
Oct 14, 2004

He is the funniest teacher I've ever had, and the best part about it is that half the time he doesn't even mean to be funny! He's willing to help if you attend his class. Although I do admit, he sometimes does aim rude comments toward the Asian students.

5.0
4.0
ACC300
Nov 18, 2004

He is the best professor I've ever had. I really appreciate his knowledge. Although I dorp the course because of my healthy problem...I'm worried that I won't meet another nice prof. as him

2.0
4.0
ACC300
Dec 1, 2004

He is really a hard marker,i guess he's preparing to fail whole the class.

2.0
4.0
ACC300
Jan 3, 2005

He is...kind of hard marker...doesn't help students too much.Even when you have some programe problems,he just ignor them.

2.0
5.0
ACC
Apr 18, 2005

rude, lazy, hard, what else words can describe him?

1.0
5.0
ACC642
Aug 6, 2005

No Comments

5.0
3.0
ACC642
Grade: A-
Sep 16, 2005

Good Prof. Enjoyed his class. Don't agree with previous writers. He is very fair, and yes, merit is the key to doing well in his class.

5.0
1.0
ACC400
Oct 24, 2005

Good class last summer. Made easy to understand. He makes you work hard,but learn alot.

2.0
3.0
ACC300
Nov 10, 2005

I dislike his lectures because I need to listen to these rude opinions.It is very unpleasant to study there at all........

5.0
1.0
ACC642
Jan 26, 2006

No Comments

1.0
5.0
EAC642
Jan 30, 2006

Think his words in a reverse way: If he says "it's very easy", it means it is very hard; if he says "don't worry about it, you will have plenty of time to write the test", I suggest you speed up, you will be in trouble! If you don't believe me, just wait and see!

5.0
1.0
ACC400
Feb 13, 2006

Very easy marker & nice

5.0
4.0
ACC642
May 3, 2006

He is very nice, clear, funny, helpful and smart!But the course is not very easy.I really enjoyed his class. It is not hard to get a good mark from him.

1.0
5.0
ACC300
Aug 2, 2006

I find him to be a very arrogant instructor. He reads from the text and whips through homework answers very quickly. When you ask him a question, he gives sarcastic answers. It was really stressful to be in his class. This course is the foundation of accounting in depth. Suggest you find another instructor to fully understand this course

4.0
2.0
ACC300
Aug 25, 2006

Fair in marking, helpfull.

2.0
4.0
TAX343
Sep 17, 2006

waste of time, confusing, unorganized, bed teacher, impolite, can make personal remarks in front of the class.

4.0
2.0
ACC300
Nov 11, 2006

Had fun and enjoyed the class. Hope to be in his class in the winter

4.0
2.0
ACC642
Apr 29, 2007

Easy marker, I know I should had gotten an F, but he let me pass with a C.

4.0
2.0
ACC642
May 21, 2007

Hard course, was interesting, good teacher, but not interested in tax for my future.

4.0
2.0
ACC400
Jun 27, 2007

Would take his class again. He made tax fun and interesting. Test were hard.

3.0
1.0
ACC642
Dec 6, 2007

He is a very nice teacher but he teaching just a little. Very easy teacher. not hard marker.

5.0
1.0
ACC400
Apr 29, 2008

he is an excellent profesor.He teaches whatever he think is neceseary for student to learn. I love his teaching style.He is fun and interesting .Dont miss the class and you will get good mark.He is easy marker.He is the best I miss my taxation profesor so Badly and he is HOT ;)

5.0
1.0
ACC400
Apr 29, 2008

He is the best professor I seen in Seneca.He knows his material and teaches wt he think is useful for student. Easy marker,fun and interesting.Easy with ESL and very helpfull. I liked his class and still miss his teaching so much .I wish he was teaching other courses..but he likes Taxation and I lrean so much from him.he the best and very hot chine

4.0
1.0
ACC642
Jun 21, 2008

the only other option is Bibi John (who is terrible). simon is a little disorganized at times and a bit eccetric, but overall he's a good teacher. I would definitely take another class that he teaches if i had the opportunity.

5.0
1.0
ACC642
Jul 25, 2008

Simon is a great prof! Very well organized, smart, funny,and an easy marker! He tells u what u need to know and explains it lots of times!He is a must-take prof!

1.0
4.0
ACC400
Oct 7, 2008

He makes rude comments and lame jokes and he does not teach anything! you will go home confused and figure out that he has not tought half of the stuff that is on tests or assignments

4.0
2.0
ACC400
May 3, 2010

Very good teacher. he loves to joke around. and if you want to ask him anything think before you do that he is very picky on that. overall a very good professor who knows what he is teaching.

4.0
2.0
ACC400
May 13, 2010

One of the best teacher in Seneca. Made something as boring as Tax fun and also very nice guy and give good marks.

5.0
1.0
ACC400
Dec 26, 2010

He is the best professor That I have ever met in Seneca. He makes the class funny since no text book. He teaches everything which is very important and you will benefit for the rest of your life. I strongly recommend him if you want to learn something, but don't miss anyone of his classes. Thank you Simon!

5.0
1.0
ACC400
May 1, 2011

a really good professor. He helps you a lot, explain every detail clearly... Also, a easy marker. I love Simon so much. you should choose him!

3.0
3.0
ACC400
May 11, 2012

I've had better instructors, but OK overall.

3.0
2.0
ACC642
Feb 7, 2013

He wasn't very clear but the course and text book are very awful. At least he is not really hard-marker

5.0
2.0
ACC642
Aug 28, 2013

Made tax as interesting as possible. Funny guy. You have to be at every class taking notes in order to get a good mark. He's a fair marker.

3.0
3.0
ACC400
Aug 5, 2014

Not bad, but when students ask questions, his answers are not clear

4.0
2.0
ACC400
Feb 19, 2015

He was the best teacher I've ever met at Seneca. He cares about the students, teaches the tax lessons that can be used in real life. Just attend every class and show your respect and review what he said, and you get A for sure!!!

2.0
4.0
ACC642
Grade: C
May 2, 2015

I agree, choose carefully, the fate of future students are in your hands! If I knew how confusing the lessons are, I would have looked for another professor. But the comments here made me think, he is good! Half the class passed because of tests samples from previous and manage only to get 50%. Woe to those who had no clue but depend on their own

1.0
5.0
ACC400
Grade: C
Sep 15, 2015

The worst pro. in Seneca ever!He is rude and not helpful. He will confuse you when you ask question in class. Do not take his class!

3.0
4.0
ACC400
Dec 9, 2015

There's no textbook and the class is made by him and another teacher, lessons are all over the place. He constantly jumps from topic to topic and will spend 15 mins on something insignificant and then 2 mins on something then say it's on the test. Speaking of which the tests are HARD. He doesn't prepare you for the tests at all.

1.0
5.0
ACC400
Grade: D+
Oct 6, 2016
Wouldn't take again

NO book, confuse student a lot. unclear lecture!

Tough Grader
5.0
1.0
ACC400
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2016
Would take again

Awesome Prof,just make sure you attend classes.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
2.0
ACC400
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2016
Would take again

Good professor, you have to remember lots of stuff. Don't skip the class because you are not going to use any textbook! He is rude sometimes!

Gives good feedback
3.0
5.0
ACC402
May 1, 2017
Would take again

Class was tough for me, thought it could have been taught at a slower pace and more hands on for sure. It is a course taught at an advance level I felt, but many caught on to the class. He is fair, but show up for class as notes are necessary for the tests. I would recommend the learning centre if available. Study hard and you will pass.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
TEST HEAVY
4.0
3.0
ACC400
Grade: A
Aug 12, 2017
Would take again

Here is what I can say about Prof Lee 1) would take him again if he teaches other acc courses 2)His quizzes and tests are not hard at all. YOU JUST HAVE TO ATTEND CLASS AND STUDY. Midterm was a bit hard nonetheless it is very possible to get high marks on quizzes and assignments 3)He only teaches what you need to know 4)He can be mean sometimes

Skip class? You won't pass.
SO MANY PAPERS
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
3.0
ACC400
Mar 30, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Very disappointing to him this semester, a rough test with strict marks. And rude always, lacking a minimum of respect for the students.

Tough Grader
SO MANY PAPERS
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
ACC400
Grade: A+
Apr 11, 2018
Would take again

He is simply Awesome

Respected
Get ready to read
Hilarious
1.0
3.0
ACC642
Nov 29, 2018
Wouldn't take again

The professor has knowledge of taxes however he is really confusing to follow. The material is not hard to absorb however the professor makes it hard to understand and makes fun of student's questions. Sad that Seneca employs such professors who have a bad attitude towards teaching. Professor does not like to explain the same thing twice.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
ACC400
Oct 2, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He did not post the solution for practice question and coming to class is the only way you can study and pass the course. You can not review your practice question and if you have no friends there is no way you pass the course because he will not explain again

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ACC400
Oct 7, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He is the worst professor I have ever studied. He is rude, not supportive. The outline is hard to explain, there is no textbook and he will not say this week for which study, which document. You can't ask questions if you don't understand. He makes u embarrassing if you can't follow what he is teaching "I already explained it last week"???

1.0
5.0
ACC400
Oct 30, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He marks not on your work but on your attendance. He look at the list of his students and If you take class regularly, he will make you with higher grade. Even you got the right number, he will not mark it if you do not write in the way he wants. He is not helpful, he doesnt not say or post the format but grade you on his format.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
5.0
5.0
ACC400
Oct 30, 2019
Wouldn't take again

please don't take him. He is rude and underestimates when students did not understand and do well on exercise.

Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
ACC400
Jan 4, 2020
Wouldn't take again

like others said he's rude and disrespectful and has a lot of anger, like angry bird.

1.0
3.0
ACC402
Grade: B+
May 2, 2020
Wouldn't take again

There is no textbook for the course and his notes are chaotic. Though his lecture is fun, you need much more time to prepare for the exam.

Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
ACC400
Grade: C+
May 6, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Simon is very rude I should have switched his section. You are only considered a good student if you get a grade of 'B' or above. His speaks openly about a 80:20 ratio in the class which I think is not the best approach. His behavior improved when we went online due to COVID, I am guessing because they are recorded and can be checked by Seneca.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
ACC642
Grade: B+
Jul 6, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Doesn't answer questions. Can't expand on teaching material. Notes are incoherent. Keeps going back and forth between chapters just to fill time. Multiple choice tests are horribly made no chance of part Marks. Overall dont bother with this professor honestly.

5.0
3.0
ACC400
Grade: A+
Oct 18, 2020
Would take again

In my opinion, he is one of the best teacher at Seneca. His teaching style is very inspirational and clear. I decided to transfer to the degree program because of him. But I need to be honest that if you are serious about your school works and expect to really learn, take his classes. If you just want good grades, dont.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
4.0
5.0
ACC642
Grade: B
Nov 25, 2020
Would take again

One of the best profs Ive had in Seneca. Will give you his notes to better understand the lessons in addition to the textbook. He seems enthusiastic when it comes to teaching which makes learning taxation bearable. Since classes are online, he allows openbook tests but does not give part marks for your calculations. Course requires heavy studying.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
ACC642
Apr 15, 2021
Would take again

I appreciate how he would always says "I used to be like you guys, I was a student too", it reduce the distance between students and him. Very clear lectures, he goes back and forth to explain without getting impatient. His tests are not too bad, decent, but do study and be careful.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
CHEM230
Grade: A+
Jul 22, 2021
Would take again

Professor Simon is the best.I took him for a summer course and had no regrets. Gives lots of extra credit. No pop quizzes. Does tutoring and is very very funny and flexible. Wish I can take him for all my classes. Doesn't over burden you with work.

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
ACC400
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2021
Would take again

Amazing professor

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
3.0
4.0
ACC400
Dec 22, 2021
Wouldn't take again

He is not a total bad professor. I found his questions pretty difficult in all the exams and that he is also a tough grader. And although, lot says, classes aren't mandatory but I feel it is necessary to attend to at least pass the course. If the student gives 100% effort and maintain a good communication then I guess he'll not disappoint.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
ACC642
Grade: A
Apr 11, 2022

One of the worst professors at Seneca. Every class he would say like, "This is very important. Write it down. Don't send me an email to ask these questions. I wouldn't know how to answer these in the email." He spends time on housekeeping repetitively but skims through the content of the course. The wording of questions do not make logical sense.

4.0
4.0
ACC642
Grade: A
Aug 16, 2022
Would take again

Just print whatever notes he gives, understand them and practice all questions in the notes. you'll thank me later. I coud've gotten an A just didnt give enough attention to his notes.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
2.0
5.0
ACC400
Grade: A+
Dec 21, 2022

He seems like a nice guy who genuinely wants students to learn. Unfortunately he is so disorganized that it makes learning impossible. Attendance is mandatory because without going to class, you WILL NOT know what is going on. The grammar on tests is extremely difficult to understand. Very overwhelming course. Thankfully, he is a lenient grader.

Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
ACC400
Apr 20, 2024
Would take again

Given tax is one of the difficult subjects, he able to make it easy to understand and showed the class the practical uses and importance of the line items. As long as you attend his classes all the time, the lessons are easy to follow. He may have some sarcastic comments but it's his way of encouraging students to attend and listen

5.0
3.0
ACC400
Grade: A
Apr 23, 2024
Would take again

Obviously, ACC400 is a challenging course, it requires learners take it seriously. Thus, Professor Simon never gives us a work with ease, but it's worth it. Students will be good at ACC400 if they respect their classes.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
ACC400
Grade: A
Apr 24, 2024
Would take again

one of best professor just carefully listen his classes and do practice questions and you are good to go. great professor.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
ACC400
Grade: A+
Apr 29, 2024
Would take again

He is unintentionally rude but cares for his students. You might feel offended by what he says but in the end, he is doing it for you to learn. If you attend his class regularly and understand clearly how tax works, you should be fine. He also easily remembers his students' faces and names so if you skip class often he will know.

Inspirational
So many papers
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
ACC400
Grade: Rather not say
May 17, 2024
Would take again

One of the most caring Professor you will ever meet. Even if you are underperforming he will still find ways to help you get back. He is funny and has a great sense of humour. The most important step in order for you to pass is by attending all the classes. Attendance MATTERS. It will help you throughout the course. ATTEND. TAKE NOTES. PASS.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Respected
5.0
4.0
ACC400
Grade: B+
Sep 11, 2024
Would take again

Demonstrates thorough knowledge about taxation. Although the course materials can be improved, he glides his way through them the best way he could so we can follow along. The exams were tough it was impossible for me to get an A. But overall he teaches well. It's just that taxation ain't for me. Funny man, Simon.

Get ready to read
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
ACC400
Grade: B+
Jan 11, 2025
Would take again

Professor Simon can be a bit blunt, but he truly cares about his students' success. Attend every class, take good notes, and use Unstuck ai for extra practice - that's the recipe for acing this challenging course.

5.0
1.0
ACC400
Grade: B+
Mar 17, 2025
Would take again

Its a tough class but he is an amazing teacher. It would be easier if there was more practice throughout the course but he genuinely wants his students to suceed.

Amazing lectures
Caring
3.0
4.0
ACC400
Grade: C
Apr 29, 2025

Pros: Knowledgeable, posts helpful and detailed notes, sense of humor (e.g. "this can help save your marriage"). Cons: Can be rather harsh during lectures/emails, randomly calls out students. While the detail is welcomed, the notes he posts are messy and often hard to process (looks like the "pepe silvia" meme, for lack of a better descriptor).

Gives good feedback
So many papers
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
ACC400
Grade: A
Jul 3, 2025
Would take again

The professor retired form Seneca. One of the best Prof Seneca had. Taught you what you needed to know for real life application. Professor if you are reading this you will be missed I wish I had you for the entire summer semester. I loved your lesson, especially the part about preparing for the worst, hoping for the best. Thank you

Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

54%

Textbook Required

16%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 26 grades
Most common grades:
A (8)
A+ (6)
B+ (5)
Grade Distribution
A(14)B(1)C(4)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(6)
Based on 27 reported grades
A: 8
A+: 6
B+: 5
C: 3
Common Tags
Skip class? You won't pass. (7)
Get ready to read (6)
Inspirational (5)
Amazing lectures (4)
Gives good feedback (4)
Participation matters (4)
Respected (4)
Tough grader (4)
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Ratings by Course

SYS464

5.0

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SYS

5.0

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CHEM230

5.0

(1)

RPG455

4.0

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AS400SYS3

4.0

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Difficulty by Course

ACC

5.0

EAC642

5.0

TAX343

4.0

ACC402

4.0

SYS364

3.8

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