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This class has been very helpful. Professor Steve explains clearly and shows very good knowledge of subject. Highly recommended.
Great professor! If you are serious about learning and want to get real world insights, I highly recommend professor Stephen. He clearly teaches everything, and explains any uncertainties you may have. If you are willing to give the time and effort, you will get the grade.
He was very good he brought the subject to life, by using real life references.
He really likes to teach his students. I recomend to take this class with him. Good professor.
very nice professor. He really enjoy to teach this class.
Besides program material professor shared personal real life experience with us. It was interesting and very helpful.I really enjoyed this class!
Great professor! Always prepared to the class. He doesn't follow the book strictly. His lectures about real life economy are more interesting and undestandable than tiresome terminology from the book. But if you do not understand some material, he glad to explain you even 10 times. Do not shy to ask.
Professor M goes out of his way to make sure students understand the material. He makes himself available after every class for questions, and also makes the effort to guide students toward their potential future. He helped me get into graduate school and has continued to offer his assistance, although it's been a year since taking his class.
Professor M goes out of his way to make sure students understand the material. He makes himself available after every class for questions, and also makes the effort to guide students toward their potential future. He helped me get into graduate school and has continued to offer his assistance, although it's been a year since taking his class.
Very good teacher, easy to understand with good examples. He helped me to pay more attention with the economy of this country and other countries. The class that I took with him helped me in my career and also in my life.
more focus on non-profit would be nice. I feel the non-profit side add more dynamic to the class
The Professor is very knowledgeable about the course. He incorporates current events with our discussions that make our class interesting and fun. We have great interaction in our class because we discussed thought-provoking topics all the time. It seems that there is always not enough time in our class. Time flies too fast...
Professor brought the subject to life, by using real life references. He got every student involved in a subject discussions.
Professor M. is very knowledgeable in the subject, his classes were never boring. I attribute my landing a job with one of the largest non-profits to his class.
Very good teacher.
He is one of the most facinating teachers I have ever had! Great real world examples of the text.
Professor M is very knowledgeable and gives a broad view of the business world, economy with elements of even history so the student is able to see the interrelations of events and thus the purpose and place of accounting. He often steps away from the text to give examples from his experience. He dedicates his own personal time to answering questio
Professor is very knowledgeable in the subject. He brought the subject to life by using real life references and individual project during the semester. It will change your outlook about the non-for-profit organizations, and it will broaden your scope about the government accounting. Highly recommended.
Great teacher. He will make you more interesting and knowledgable about accounting and the world at large.
I absolutely recommend Professor Mersereau! He made the course so interesting that it was hard to not want to go to class. Very interactive during lecture; it was always a discussion making of our learning experience a successful one. I wish we had more time to keep examining nonprofits and governments. Do your readings!
Professor M is a very knowledgeable person. The class seems to be easy but you really need to read in order to understand the material and participate in class. Class can be a bit boring at times because Professor M likes to talk nonstop, but very interesting things. This class totally changed my mind about Not for profit organizations.
I recommend taking this teacher, he knows a lot as far as the accounting field and he helps you to pass just as long as you attend class regularly and participate, he will help to understand the subject, if the majority of the class does bad on a test he will give an open book one to ensure your grade isn't badly affected and so you understand
Verry good teacher. Makes subject easy to understand and use good exemple to explain. Always available when you need more clarification on a subject
Assignments are very helpful, professor gives great lectures about real life experiences in the accounting field. Recommend this professor for financial accounting.
Great professor.
The best!!!
I liked his laid back personality which made the class more comfortable (keeping it simple)... Also like the fact that he was not critical (was welcoming) when looking for responses to general questions. This allowed the class to not be scared of saying the wrong answer allowing more overall class participation which resulted in better learning.
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Great personality, makes the classroom environment light and fun... great conversations throughout the semester and is always willing to help.
Really helpful and good professor. If you want to learn and understand concept of accounting, he will help you and you will get a good grade.
Extraordinary prof. that changed my way of thinking about accounting.
Overall great professor and very helpful. He is gives real life experiences which change your perception about accounting... However, If you have a hard time learning by reading the text this class will be a bit tough.
Professor Mersereau is an okay teacher, he likes to give very long and detailed examples of what you're learning and how it applies to the real world (which is good don't get me wrong). Sometimes these examples last the whole lecture, which leaves less time to go over the homework. He's a funny professor but doesn't take any B.S.
Overall a good teacher who will make sure you understand what you need to in order to pass his exams. Pay attention in class and do the homework and you will be fine, highly recommend taking any of his courses.
Professor Stephen is a good professor. His humor isn't dry which makes learning more fun, and creates this atmosphere that makes time pass by quickly. His lectures are easy to understand and precise. He also talks a lot about his past experiences as an accountant which helps you prepare what you need to do if you're aiming to be one.
Professor Mersereau would help you any time. He definitely wants you to pass.
Use of the Acctng textbook is critical. Lectures are clear, plenty of real life examples. Sufficient opportunity for questions.
IT WAS REALLY INTERESTING HOW HE WOVE CURRENT EXAMPLES INTO THE CONTEXT OF THE TEXT. I FOUND IT VERY HELPFUL AND KEPT MY INTEREST UP
Good professor Thorough
Professor Mersereau is very knowledgeable and helpful and brings lots of accounting experience.
Stephen Mersereau's Accounting class was great. I knew a little about bookkeepingaccounting foundamentals, but he helped make everything click together.
Great professor. He gives a few exams, complete the homework and read and you should be fine. (His exams are based off of HW questions and the WileyPlus Handbook.)
Good professor. Very helpful when asked. Pleasant class even if the subject is not.
Prof. Mersereau is very knowledgeable in what he teaches you. Lectures are long but he brings in his real world experiences and it ties in well with the subject matter. Make sure to read the text and study!!! Otherwise there is no way you will pass. He's very funny and friendly which makes it a fun class to be in. So happy I'm taking this with him.
Read the chapters and do the wiley plus hw
Really great professor, always willing to help students. Put in the hard work and you will pass. Best part: when he reads out snapple facts. :)
Mersereau is a great guy! However you must show up to class with questions or problems from the hw otherwise he'll never go over it. He's very straight forward and always there to help. There is hw every week online through Wiley. Must have a textbook if you wanna pass his class since you'll need it to do the homework and learn most of the material
Professor Mersereau is great! Truly has a passion for accounting. Explains concepts in textbook and relates it to real world application so you truly understand the concepts.
Expects that you read the chapters on your own, complete the homework, and then ask questions about it in class. Otherwise, he will not go over it. Gives really good real life examples about things you're learning and are relevant in the accounting world.
Very informative. Answered all questions asked. Good sense of humor.
Great teacher. A lot of work, but he's just teaching because he likes to share valuable knowledge
The professor helps you to understand how the work you are doing applies to the real world. I found the class very motivating to further my studies in bookkeeping. The class is excellent! I would highly recommend this class!
I had Prof. Mersereau for Intermediate Acct I for spring semester and he is one of the best teachers I've had. He knows a lot of about accounting and has stories to back up the material we learn in class. That made it fun and I actually wanted to go to class because of that. I've learned a lot from him and wish to learn as much as he knows.
He gave interesting lectures using real world examples.
Knowledgeable. Made the course interesting with real life examples and application.
Very well versed in bookkeeping and offers priceless information.
I enjoyed taking both Accounting courses with Professor Mersereau. The course itself is tough but he explains everything well and uses real life examples. Read, do the homework and you should be ok. One of the top professors at NCC for sure!!
Good sense of humor, good lectures. Very knowledgeable.
Great guy. Outstanding character. Realistic, honest, and provides great feedback. Definitely mentor material. Experience really shows through the expression of his character and extensive knowledge of finance. It has been a life changing experience having the opportunity to be advised by him!
He was very engaging. The classes were very interesting and he used real life examples to help the class understand the material. Very well prepared each class and he cares about his students
Professor Mersereau is a fantastic accounting professor. It's such a breath of fresh air to have a professor with a vast array of real world experiences, to go along with his technical proficiency. Something I rarely encountered in my MBA studies was a teacher who could engage in real world discussions while also tying back to the textbook.
You will enjoy professor's class if you do your pre-class reading, do your home work seriously. He is great at setting the context for accounting with real world examples. He is not so great at walking through problems step by step. If you are somebody that needs spoon feeding, he is not the right professor for you.
Great discussions in class. Will learn a lot with this professor but will never be overwhelmed
I took part in the Summer Entrepreneurship Institute and it was the best class I have taken. Professor Mersereau not only teaches you about concepts in the business world, but also demonstrates with practical examples. If you want to get into the business world or become an entrepreneur, talk to Professor Mersereau. He is the one that can help.
Professor Mersereau is great! I took the Summer Entrepreneurship Institute with him, and it really helped me figure out how to get my business up and running. He has a lot of great business experience, and lots of great stories about his work in startups. He also scheduled extra one-on-one meetings with his students, which were really helpful.
Being my second course under his study, I developed a better sense of my instructor as a person. He is caring and dedicated to the development of his students, offering support in and out of the classroom. He has a laid back approach to instruction offering humor and insightful examples from his own experience. Time well spent.
My experience with Stephen Mersereau has been nothing short of life-changing. After having him as a financial advisor during the 2016 FastTrac business pitch competition, I went on to gain some invaluable entrepreneurial skills at a luxury car dealership. I am now pursuing a bachelor's in Chemical Engineering at RPI on a hefty scholarship!
Very knowledgeable in both the profit and non profit sector. His lectures brought in many current examples which were both interesting and thought provoking. By following along and doing the homework problems, we were provided with enough information to move ahead with more understanding. I would absolutely take another course with this prefessor
Professor Mersereau is very knowledgeable in accounting and non-profits and brings lots of life experiences & know-how to the classroom. This class in non-profit accounting gave us both the basics of accounting and how to apply it to the non-profit sector. Teacher was organized, prepared and available. I would definitely recommend this class.
Professor is very knowledgeable and explain with real life events. Prove that he knows what he is talking about, has a lot of experience under is belt.
Professor Mersereau was fantastic! He teaches the class in a way that makes learning fun. He was very accommodating when it came to extra help. Would def take further classes with him.
Entertaining and interesting classes. Accounting/Bookkeeping can be dry so this is important! Everyone in the class participated and it was fun.
He taught a lot from experience, however you must read and take in everything the textbook has to offer, because 90% of all test material is based from the textbook. He was frank with us, and treated us like adults. Highly recommended.
The Merse filled in for another professor who got hospitalized. He doesn't even teach intro to business, but was able to effectively prep us for the exams, and teach us the ins and outs of what it'd mean to own a business. I also learned how to effectively deal with hecklers. Because we had those. Seriously though who heckles a professor?
Prof Mersereau is just awesome. Life-changing. I didn't know much about business, and now might do it for my major. He's done it all and has a million funny stories.. you learn so much real world lessons. Wish all my profs were this good.
I was in the Spring Entrepreneurs Institute at NCC. I just launched my business and now understand how much I learned. Its been a life-saver. Thank goodness for Prof Mersereau. He's funny and entertaining in class, and is so knowledgable about business startups. Brings great speakers. Best class I've ever taken! Thank you!
Very knowledgeable, great curriculum. Clases are very interesting and with a lot of energy. Good feed back and student support. I was very impressed and happy with the class.
Class was interesting, and professor overall was great. He was helpful, respectful, and gave good and interesting lectures. I learned a lot in his class. I would recommend to anyone
AMAZING PROFESSOR, APPROACHABLE, RESPECTFUL AND KNOWLEDGEABLE.
Very good professor, brings in the real world experience into the classroom, and is able to teach from experience. Make sure to read the material he sends out before class, and be ready to participate.
Very clear teaching. must read handouts that he gives in class. Participation and attendance is important.
Class time is filled with lecture, hardly uses the board. Lecture is about 10-20 minutes relevant technical material, the rest is random (but interesting) real world stories/experiences. Tests were take-homes and based on chapter readings. Expect to read and teach yourself the material. However, professor is invested in topic, approachable, funny.
Very insightful classes.
Prof Mersereau is amazing. Government and nonprofit accounting is dry and pretty difficult, but he brings it to life. Uses vast experience to relate it to real world issues. I was freaked by special project requirement but he helped me through. Very encouraging and supportive. Highly recommend for any subject he's willing to teach.
This is my favorite professor at NCC. He is respectful but isn't afraid to discuss compicated subjects. He draws you into the discussion and makes you think. I learned more in his class than I ever expected. Smart, funny and awesome.
The Prof is a veteran, a CPA, a Harvard MBA, an entrepreneur, worked at nonprofits, etc etc. Knows his stuff. Super interesting lectures relating the course to real world issues. Engages the class in discussions -- he's respectful but challenging, and really made me think. Loved it.
One of the best professors out there, very professional and entertaining
Professor Mersereau was great. switched between his power points and personal experiences to keep the class really engaged. He is a standup guy and if you show up and put in the effort you will do well.
Professor Stephen did a fantastic job of connecting the theories of immediate Accounting 201 with application-based practice. The special Project about analyzing companies' financial position, in particular, help me understand the theories a lot more. He gives great advice about interview Interview tips and how to go about it and resources to help.
Great Professor!
Great professor! He was extremely helpful and helped me understand the material. I really appreciated all his help and insight.
He is a good person. If you want to take his class then do all your work, you can get easy A. You will find difficulties in lectures. He talks about other stuff more than the actual book. He uses Wiley plus, and it would help if you do all homework because that will be in the Take home exams. Finally, write a report. Done!
Inter Acct 2. Weekly HW, take-home tests, & a final project. Do all the HW & you'll have no problem on the tests. The final project is the only real difficulty; pick a company with many articles on it. Really cares about students. During the COVID epidemic he was the only teacher who always sent emails about resources and updates on the situation.
Really enjoyed the class and e-lectures/video's
Great instructor, encourage independent thinking.
Great instructor. Gives good lectures. Good extra assignments that help you understand the material.
I am taking Prof Mersereau for Intermediate ll online. They are zoom type classes and are mostly lecture. He does an excellent job going over the text book material and in many cases applying the concepts to the real world, the job market and how this will effect the future. What you put into it is what you get out of it.
Keep up on the work and you will pass
Great teacher, delivers content with real world examples and makes it enjoyable at the same time.
Professor Mersereau at first seemed a little tough but he just wants you to succeed and supports you in anyway he can. He is understanding, knowledgeable, flexible, and overall a great teacher. Would highly recommend him if you want a great education with a great professor.
The most amazing lectures and explanations!
The most interesting course Ive taken, thanks to this professor! He made the course so easy going no matter how much work had to be done. Clear instructions and good organization of the work made it easy to not fall behind.
Great professor and a fun class. Would recommend it for anyone as an open elective
Professor Mersereau is one of the few teachers who genuinely cares about the success of his students. His support and understanding helped me through this semester while I dealt with personal difficulties. The class itself requires a good amount of time and effort, but you come out of it with a great deal of knowledge about running a business.
Don't waste time and sign up with him; He is one of the best teachers I have ever had. He is professional, respectful, punctual, organized and knows what he says...
Real world applications
Professor Mersereau was friendly and very chill which made me feel comfortable in class and get out of my comfort zone when sharing my opinions/thoughts. I highly recommend taking his class. His tests are very straight forward, and lectures are enlightening. He is very laid back and loves joking around with the class (he also gives out candy).
Great professor, learned a lot of important corporate lessons/information especially about leadership.
Professor Mersereau was one of the best professors I've had. He is easy going and gets straight to the point. Will definitely take another one of his classes.
Prof. Merserau was super easy to have. The material and his real life examples were super easy to understand, I would definitely recommend taking Managerial Accounting with him.
Professor Mersereau gives excellent lectures that go beyond the class and listening to him is really enjoyable. He makes the grading process as easy as possible and getting an A in his class just requires the right amount of work. I recommend taking his class 100%
Classes were fun, and it always had something new each class, What i like about the class is the freedom of having different opinions.
Great and very professional teacher
I loved to attend his classes because he knows what he is talking about, he is funny, he has experience in the field. literally the best professor I ever had in the us Leonardo, the italian guy
Prof. Mersereau makes it easy to follow along his lectures because he is very engaging, motivational, encouraging, explains himself well, and is quippy. He regularly uses videos to further explain and convey his message, which really helped me stay engaged.
Professor Stephen taught us not only the knowledge in the textbook, but also the coping strategies we will face in the future, as well as rich historical, political, and cultural knowledge, which are very helpful to view the recent situation in various perspectives. These will be a great wealth accumulation for further growth and development.
He is very vocal, and you need to pay attention, he loves to like to have class discussions and like to hear different point of views of students. Very great teacher hope to have again
Mr. Mersereau from my experience has been a very good teacher. I had him Fall 2024 OB, there is little homework but participating in class topics is critical, be prepared to attend every class unless there is a legit reason you cannot be there. The tests are open-note and relate to the class discussions. I would def take his class again
Easy class, and a great guy. I 100% recommend them.
Outstanding Professor with amazing in-depth, interactive, and intriguing thoroughly put-together lectures. Would definitely recommend and would gladly take a class with him again.
Professor Mersereau does an exceptional job of defining entrepreneurship. He demonstrates that starting a business is accessible to anyone. Applying his teachings, I was inspired to launch my own e-commerce business during this course. His advice gave me the confidence to take calculated risks. Highly recommended for real-world application.
Very great teacher.
He has a lot of knowledge and is very interested on us learning. We did a very fun activity towards the end too. He reminds us that we can do more, being entrepreneurs is not easy but there are resources that we gotta look for to make it possible.
Good Lectures easy to understand
He is a "normal" teacher. You study, make homework, you pass. It is not like some others, that even if you study, you are uncertain of what is the outcome. I would definitely recommend to take a class with him.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
95%
Textbook Required
0%
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Your expected effort level
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A-
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11701
5.0
(1)ACCT113
5.0
(3)ACCFUND
5.0
(1)ACCT202
5.0
(1)FUNDA251
5.0
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MANAGERIALACC
4.0
INTERMEDIATE1
4.0
ACCTINTERM
4.0
CRN6836
4.0
CRN3583
4.0