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Steve makes class interesting and enjoyable compared to other accounting courses, which is such a nice change. His teaching style makes the material easy to understand and almost fun. He genuinely cares about his students and motivates them to do well. His encouraging words really make all the difference, he's a great teacher!!!

Steve's classes are set up so that if you come to class and do the suggested problems you can be confident that you are prepared to wirte his tests. Steve likes to teach and is enthusiastic in class. I think most people who do not like his teaching style are most likely not interested in putting any of their own effort into learning the material.

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steve's a really nice guy! people only complain about him because he expects you to do work outside of class to prepare, which isn't unreasonable at all! he sends awesome lesson notes and his problems are like what are done in class. teaching style forces you to learn! put in the effort and you'll get what you deserve!great teacher!

Steve was my ManagementAccounting instructor (fall 2008). I got an A+ with minimum need to study at home. He uses the "in class" time very efficiently by asking students to do practice problems in class and learn by doing. He showed us the best approach to solve each type of problem. He is the best accounting instructor I've ever had.

Steve was an excellent ACCT 305 instructor. He used in-class time effectively by assigning questions and clarifying any problems that students ran into. He was always available for extra help, and always encouraged his students to do their best. I would definitely recommend this instructor to any prospective students.

Great instructor. Very focused on ensuring all students understand what they are expected to do, but with the flexibility to be creative and think on their own. Definately a higher level instructor who motivates his students to a higher level

If you attend class and read the chapters ahead of time you will do well in his class. he does care about how his students do (he does seem to pay more attention to the girls) THIS DOES NOT AFFECT MARKING! he marks everyone exactly the same. His class prepares you for harder courses and shows you that you get back what you put in.

One of the best instructors i have had, clear, professional and straight to the point. All you have to do is go to class and you ll be able to get an A+, u ll love his class ;)

Good teacher, had him for financial and cost ACCT. Pretty easy going guy, and enthusiastic about teaching. Despite previous comments, he seems respectful to all students. His makes the lessons feel really easy, and he goes through the same concept a few times so everything clear. Tells you exactly what will be on the tests, so his tests are easy.

Steve Janz is a wonderful teacher. Other students that proclaim he is lazy are false. He gets his students involved by letting them try concepts on their own. I think some students are used to being given an answer right away instead of looking for it themselves. He transforms students into independent thinkers who can succeed in accounting.

Steve is a good guy. If you go to every class and take notes, you will get an A in his course. His teaching style is great and his class always goes by fast because it is interactive. One thing he could work on is consistancy with his grading from test to test.

He is the best instructer ever. He is very helpful in his method of teaching and he let us practice a lot in his class until he makes sure we understand. I highly recommend him to anyone who wants to study accounting courses.

Fantastic :)

Took advanced Tax with Steve, and found he was very clear on his lectures. Good at explaining things especially with such a difficult course. Did a lot of group learning in class which I found was a different teaching approach but enjoyed it. Felt he was a fair marker also. Overall great teacher!

The pro is that he highlights the most challenging part of a topic for students and gives extra practice for it, but you are left to figure out some easier details on your own. His class is not a smooth lecture, but a brief explanation of a concept and practice in groups by whiteboards. Exams' questions are similar to the ones in practice package.

I found Steve to be a great teacher. He focused his class lectures on the harder topics. If you put in the time and effort you will do really well in this class.

Steve is a wonderful teacher! I feel like I learn the best with him. He does have a different teaching style where by he goes over the topic a bit then the rest is group work. But he always is willing to help. A lot of people have issues with his "cocky" attitude but you have to get over that. Once you do you will have a great experience in class.

Steve allowed me to enjoy Financial Accounting again. His style of teaching is not traditional but if you "buy in" you will love it. It is an absolute must (if you want to succeed) to watch the pre-class and post-class video's as well as attend every single class. He does an amazing job of getting you prepared for the real world. 10/10

I don't know why Steve gets a lot of beef. He's a great prof and you will actually learn from him. He's very enthusiastic about his job and he will help you if need it, but this isn't an easy A course and it does require to do your work (please do it! it really helps) . If you actually do all the things you will pass with flying colors.

Overall, a good teacher in Accounting! However, you really need to work and study hard in his class.

Really enjoyed his class. It was a lot of work but worth it in the end.

Steve provides YouTube video support resources which were extremely helpful in understanding the content. He was always prepared to help out with questions or problems. His sense of humour made for an enjoyable class experience.

Listen, Learn, Practice and apply. Steve is definitely proud of what he does. He can sometimes be considered overly proud even borderline narcissistic. If you don't like his personality ignore it and listen to him as a teacher because he get the job done. He's not here to hold hands and be friends, hes here to teach. Listen, Learn, Practice, Apply.

Steve is not your typical teacher. He uses a very different style than most other instructors at SAIT. He uses a flipped class which means he has the students teach each other. This was extremely helpful for me as I learnt more by my ability to teach the class. If you want to do well go to every class and do all homework assignments.

If you are willing to learn further, Steve is the instructor to go! He develops learning and skill, with accounting concepts and correct tools like Excel. With a combination of theoretical and practical approaches, Steve creates a learning environment worthy of recognition. Course load is well spread over the quizzes and midterms with no stress.

Enjoyed his class and he was a fair marker.

Steve is a wonderful instructor! Students who say he is lazy are lazy themselves. Do other instructors put in the extra effort and make YouTube videos? No. Those YouTube videos were very helpful. If I had Steve for all the other classes, I would have As in every class. Pay attention in his class and you'll ace his class. Overall, he a great teacher

In this class, I learnt more than in any other class. Steve's teaching technique is unbelievable and attending class is incredibly beneficial. He gives us all board space to work through problems together for the tough concepts and is always there to help us if we encounter any road blocks.

AWESOME INSTRUCTOR! I wish all instructors are like him, caring and helpful. Material for this course is hard but he made it fun and easy. He has youtube videos for important topics which helped us prepare for class. Also, He gave us chance to learn on our own by letting us solve problems on the board (when we're struggling he was ready to help us)

Steve is a great teacher! His teaching style is interactive and helpful.

If you show up and do the work, you will do very well! He is very fair, you will get what you put into it. If you have potential he will help develop it. Course content is to the point; test content is not surprising; group work is well integrated; participation is encouraged. Understanding, supportive, welcoming, encouraging, funny, inspiring.

Steves class was in my second semester of year two of my program. It is also my highest accounting grade since I came to SAIT. I felt like the topics were explained clearly, and efficiently. I retained more information from this specific class, than from any previous accounting classes I have taken.

Steve was a great teacher! As long as you follow his guild lines you will do great in the course. He takes care to explain information thoroughly, and ensures that you understand through practice. I love his style of teaching, as I learnt more in this accounting course than any other course, and I actually retained information.

Steve is a dedicated instructor! He made pre and post class video to help us better understand class contents. Besides, he created Steve schedule for solving bonds and leases questions which is really effective. If you are well prepared before each class as well as familiar with all practice problems, you will pass this course with great confident.

One of the best professor I ever had. Great method of teaching, provides all resources needed. A bit of practice on what he shows and assigns, will make you succeed in this course. He will take you through a very rewarding studying process. A very passionate instructor who is there to share all tips and tricks to succeed. Just loved his classes.

Janz brings an innovative brand of teaching to SAIT School of Business. I had him for both Management Accounting courses while obtaining my degree. Steve's class does not bore you with lectures, or PowerPoints, rather he encourages you to take part in the teaching process. Attend class, focus on YouTube and Practice Problems/Solutions.

Steve did a great work trying to make very complex material easier to understand for us. He has been teaching this class for many years. His YouTube videos, notes and practice package made preparation for quizzes and exams very simple. You always know what to expect during the exams. I really recommend taking the class with him!

I've had Steve Janz for multiple classes at SAIT, and each time he has been an amazing instructor. He knows what he wants from his students, so if you do your pre-reading, show up to class, pay attention, and participate you'll score a pretty easy A. He also has fun and useful stories to show us how we will actually use our education!

Steve is a great teacher. His classes and note packages are super clear and leave no question as to what you may be tested on. He has a way of making challenging topics seem very basic and easy to understand. Put in the work and show him respect, and he will do the same for you. I would definitely take another class with Steve.

He is the best instructor ever. he is very good in teaching and he is fair in marking. I advise everyone to take any course with him

He is great instructor

One of SAIT's best instructors. 4 on the toughness scale reads "Makes you work for it" and that is exactly what Steve does. He can be harsh and blunt, but it is his way of preparing you for industry. He expects the best out of everyone of his students. He teaches and facilitates learning so well that skipping class is never worth it.

The Lectures and class time was amazing, he gave a lot of good examples and encouraged class participation. The projects were hard but you always worked with others and content was worth the effort. Although attendance is not technically required it is highly recommended.

Steve is one of my favourite instructors and I really like his teaching style.A lot of learning happened during classes,a lot of group exercises instead of just the traditional way of reading from the PowerPoint. I feel my critical thinking skills improved a lot after taking his class and it's an asset to have when I'm entering the work forces.

In-class participation & discussions were fun & entertaining -helped retain the information more. Do what he says, watch the videos! (reason why I didn't do as well) Preclass papers were helpful and prepared me for the upcoming classes. Participate, it shows your work ethics. Good change of class structure and activities compared to other courses.

Steve is a great teacher. He goes above and beyond in his class by not only teaching the required material but also by teaching students excel functions that will be extremely beneficial in the workforce. His teaching style is one of a kind and extremely beneficial for success in the course and in the industry. Highly recommend.

Steve is a fair prof with a unique teaching style. Very hands on and engaging lessons really made you remember the material. Larger projects helped us apply our learning. Just make sure to put in the work!

Steve uses progressive educational techniques that work. He uses both media technology and advanced techniques like reverse classrooms and reflection assignments to help students learn effectively. Concepts are taught in manageable chunks and always explained in the context of real world examples. His courses will prepare you more than any other.

Steve was one of the best instructors I've ever had. He prepares you for future jobs and interviews. His YouTube videos are amazing, and they explain challenging concepts that accessible after school hours. He always focused on the analysis portion of the questions (preparing you for the CPA designation) and I learned how to efficiently use Excel.

Steve thinks outside of the box when it comes to his teaching style. His use of progressive teaching techniques such as the reflections require buy in from the students. However, if you are willing to participate with enthusiasm and effort you will learn a lot in his class and will be well prepared for a future in industry.

Steve may have some idiosyncrasies which may not suit every student, but his methods of instruction ensure everyone understands the important concepts before the end of the semester. Personally I am not in class to make friends with instructors, I am there to learn the material and Steve is one of the best at ensuring his students are prepared.

Steve truly sets his students up for success by teaching tools that is relevant in todays industry such as, pivot tables and linear programing. The lectures were fun and interesting because of the hands-on learning provided in the classroom. He ensures that his students will have experiences that turn into incredible stories to share in interviews

Steve is a fantastic instructor for Management Accounting. It's evident that this is his specialty, especially using his method of instruction (flipped classroom). I had him for intermediate financial accounting II and I can say that he is simply much better for mgmt acct. He is a bit condescending, so if you can get past that, he's good.

Steve teaches his students relevant skills that will ensure their success in the workforce such as pivot tables, linear programing, balanced scorecard and so much more. Also, he encourages hands on learning which helped me retain the material. Never a dull moment; the classroom of students was consistently interacting. I really enjoyed his class.

Really enjoyed the class, Steve's departure from the usual teaching style of stand there and lecture made his classes far more enjoyable than most. He also helps develop skills that remain relevant outside of the class room (developing excel skills). Would take another one of his classes.

Awesome time in Steve's class! He makes every class engaging and stays away from the traditional "death by power-point" teaching style. He goes above and beyond for his students and prepares you with valuable skills that you will most likely use in your first accounting role (Excel). Uses his industry experience to make course content relatable.

Steve was an outstanding prof. Very helpful and inspiring. You really have to put the effort in but hey you're in college so that shouldn't be a surprise. Overall amazing guy and really prepares you for life after you graduate as well.

One of the best teachers at SAIT! He doesn't give any extra homework and everything that he gives you is all you will need to get through the class with flying colours. Everything that was given for homework made it in the exam or assignment in some way.

Steve is definitely the best instructor! His explanations are so clear and vivid that you will understand many tough questions immediately. He also links the theory to real life. If you really want to learn something, don't hesitate to take his course. I'd love to take any course he teaches.

I took his Cost Accounting class at UofC. Both Midterms were done in Excel, but he preps and coaches you on it beforehand. To do well, make sure you practice the questions he assigns and gives in class. Overall, I found Steve to be a very knowledgeable, engaging, and caring professor. I liked the CPA tips and life lessons he shares to students.

Definitely one of the best professors I've had here at SAIT. Do the assigned homework, participate in class, and polish up on your Excel skills, and you'll do well in this class. I would definitely take another accounting class with Steve as his hands-on methods really work for me. An added bonus is the tips he gives into preparing for the CFE.

Steve is a fantastic prof, with loads of experience and advice under his belt. The questions asked on tests are questions done in class with slight variations to the numbers. There is never any 'surprise' questions on exams. Participate in class, understand how to complete the questions done in class, and listen to Steve's advice, you will get an A

Steve was an amazing instructor, he teaches in an interactive way that made me very engaged and excited to learn every class. He made solutions available for students and helped in every possible way. He has great insights about accounting and business management in general .I Highly recommend his class.

Steve is a very good teacher, he gives very good lectures and explains things well. The tests that he gives are very fair with the questions on the midterm and final are straight from the practice problems. He also sets you up very well for your career with the skills he teachers in class and gives you great career/life advice. I would take again!

Steve is a remarkable professor. It is quite obvious that he teaches with passion, and it shows in his lectures as he utilizes various learning methods to drive the ideas home. He is able to take a topic such as accounting and make it relevant & enjoyable to learn. Grading was fair, you do need to show up to class in order to succeed in the course.

I highly recommend! Mr. Janz is one of the best instructors and I really enjoyed this course. His teaching style is simple and efficient very little to stress about. He demonstrates the steps in the class and you can simply have to follow along and pay attention. If you put in the effort, an A is almost guaranteed!

Steve is one of the best 3 accounting instructors that I had during the time I was at SAIT. He is a nice and knowledgeable instructor, I could learn a lot of things about Accounting field during his class. Easy to get A in his class if you read book, do your homework and practice exercises in textbook

Steve is a great instructor. He spends time making sure students interact with each other and practice the theory. He is clear on the course requirements and does not try to trick you on exams. However, attendance is a must or you will not do well.

Steve is a great professor because he used defferent ways to let students understand, and he made some videos about the course. Also, he will use the hole class time to teach and practice. However, If your course foundation is excellent, you should choose him. In contrast, if your foundation is general, you must learn more at home.

He is super easy going, he guides you through all the questions during lecture and come exam time he uses nearly the same questions as he did in class with some modification so there's no surprises on tests. Would recommend taking his class. His lectures aren't recorded though so you must show up.

I enjoyed Steve's class, he is quite entertaining and has many great stories. I feel like I recieved a lot out of his class and gained a better knowledge of financial accounting overall. Steve is also very passionate about his work. You must show up to class or you're not going to do well.

Steve is trying to prepare us for the real world where many of us may be THE accountant for a business with no one to turn to but ourselves and be the best of the best working alongside AI. Attendance isn't mandatory for grades, but do not expect ANY leniency from him if you don't attend class, are late often, and don't put in the hours to study.

Great instructor for this class, he has made what could have been very dry material interesting and provided students with tools to be successful in his class using clearly defined parameters. 10/10 would recommend this instructor. Steve is awesome but you must remain engaged and do the work to succeed in his class.

He is okay.

Steve is very organized and communicates instructions clearly. His classes are structured, and the weekly expectations are easy to follow. There is a fair amount of self-practice and assignments, but everything connects well with the course outcomes. If you stay on top of the assignments, the course is manageable.

Steve is an awesome Professor! I really learned a lot in his class that will help with my future career! He records all his lectures in case you miss any. I would definitely take another class with him!

If you wanna get another A+, take his class. Don't hesitate.

Steve's been encouraging the students from the beginning of the course to get an A+, and did everything possible to ensure we can get that grade. The best thing about his class is that he never wasted time, and for any group project there was enough time during scheduled class time to complete them. Enjoyed this class very much!