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Finish all the online HW and problem he gives, then your grade will be fine.
Great professor, even greater person. Explains the topics thoroughly and gives great life examples. I WOULD DEFINITELY take him.
Should u take this class? 1. If you want to learn from someone who is a respected professional who has strong work ethic and is sharp as a tack, take him. He knows the answers to all your questions like the back of his hand. 2. He is an EXPERT in accounting and has real experience in accounting. 3. He is motivational and pushes you to succeed.
I took Professor B's class in the 6 week summer session. Professor B is very inspirational and cares for his students. You can tell he is a very successful accountant by his knowledge and past experiences that he shares with the class. He has great powerpoint slides and review materials. Also he wants to prepare us for the real world testing. A+ !
I took Professor Balkarans Accountimg 201 for 6weeks. It was challenging at first, but I learned a lot from his lectures! People like him is the reason why I choose to be an accountant! He treats us professionals with respect and guides use to ace the CPA. He really cares about Participation Because it communication through the work place.
Professor B is a great professor. He made a hard course easier. The exams a open book and online, but make sure you understand and memorize homework questions. Participation points are important and easy to get! It just need you to ask/answer questions on discussion board as much as possible! Very easy to get!
It was a 6 week course. Professor knows his material inside and out. Participation and effort is what he looks for. Used the textbook but in addition learned more that wasn't included in the textbook. If you complete and study the homework and slides, it helps prepare for the midterm/final. Overall, I would take the class again.
Really good professor. for a 6 week summer course he made learning the topics not feel jam packed. participation is a must he loves to answer questions. cares a lot about the students and accounting. 2 exams MT and Final and online quizes for each chapter and goes over the quizes. show up answer questions do the quizes. i would take him again.
Prof. B is an excellent professor. I will definitely take him again for other classes. He knows his stuff really well. Answers all the questions students ask, gives great life examples. He is willing to help students, all you need is to show effort. Gives a midterm, a final and a project. Participation, he cares a lot about it. Highly recommendeded
I took 201 during the second summer session. It was a lot of work in a short amount of time. Thankfully professor B clearly laid out what was in store for the course. Helpful online hw after each chapter. Pay attention and master these examples. Also practice the assigned textbook examples. No surprises here. His lectures are very clear. He's great
He is a reasonable professor, straight to the point, and makes the coursework relevant to your CPA exam and careers.
There's several types of QC professors I encountered so far: those with dull teaching skills but gives you easy A, those who's hilarious but cant teach, and those who's suck at teaching and grading. Pro. B is the best professor I had so far. He's hilarious, inspirational, teaches well and most importantly, he definitely wants you to pass. :)
Best Professor at QC! Loves his students and goes out of his way to help them! He may be late sometimes, but that doesn't very much affect his lectures! He is clear on what he expects from us and the assignments are doable! Mainly, quizzes online and some homework! If you participate and do what you are supposed to, you will do well!
Best Professor at QC!!!!
Hes a great professor, unlike other accounting professors he has actual accounting background. He does not just read from the slides, he goes through everything thoroughly and does not lose the attention of the class. Very Funny as well. He answers all questions that you may have in class and is very helpful with his answers. Highly recommended.
Prof. Balkaran is amazing. This class is intense due to so much information, but the professor is thorough. As long as you participate in class and group disscussions you should be Ok in this class. The class is long and he will not let you leave early, but he is very entertaining.
best professor in qc
He is the best professor I had ever had. Teaching is an art, and Professor Balkaran is an artist.
Very helpful and professional. Helped me so much through out the semester. I took him twice. I wish i could take him again
Great Professor...... If you show effort you will get Easy A..... Due to increase in my performance I jumped from B+ to A- He is the Man!!!!!!!!!!!!! Take him.
ACT 372 IS NOT AN EASY CLASS - HOWEVER, PROFESSOR TERRY IS HERE TO HELP ANYONE WHO WORKS HARD . HE IS THERE FOR HIS STUDENT
This guy is the man! Must take for 311.!
Best professor ever, musk take him!
i took 311 and 372 with him same semester, For sure he is D BEST professor eve in QC! teach you great stufsf beyonds the book, but he forgets to tell us the password for online finals.
Professor Balkaran was a pretty good teacher. He's friendly and engaging. He really wants you to participate and to think as an accountant. There's 2 test and a lot of online quizzes and discussion boards. You really have to work for your grade. Overall i would take him again and i would recommend him to others
Great professor, he makes you work for the grade, attendance and participation have a big impact on your grade. They really help if your struggling with his tests, which are hard. Lots of online quizzes He really cares about the project. Show effort that matters to him. Take him if you really want to learn. Truly a great Professor
Best professor I've come across at Queens college, one could only be this good if he/she was passionate about teaching. Made the students think and engaged by keeping the lectures interesting and funny. Would take him again if I could.
Professor Balkaran is a really cool professor. He uploads every homework in Blackboard, and you can review all these homework easily with blackboard before exams. I had 2 exams in total. Exams are related toCPA exam, so they are useful for accounting major students. I became a fan of him and made a drawing out of him, I recommend to take his class.
I've had a few professors are queens college that I thought were good, but none like prof B. He knows who tries and doesn't. He really cares about his students and gives the best life lessons. On top of that he's willing to give a chance to those who need it.
If you try you will pass. He's very fair and an EXCELLENT professor
Prof. Terry is one of the best inspirational professors. He motivated all the students to keep working hard for our goals. For all of those with an Accounting career and even others with different careers, he recommended to take the CPA Exam. He inspire me with his stories and his lectures . I will definitely take him again for sure.
Great Professor, smart and very inspiring. He knows his stuff and teaches it well when he does. He does sometime go off topic but definitely keeps the class interesting. If you put out the effort, attend classes regularly and participate you will definitely pass. His test arent too bad either.
Prof. Balkaran gives you opportunities to do well in his class. i did not do well in the midterm or final but did all the homework and quizzes and projects. I managed to get a pretty decent grade considering the poor exams. heads up, you will have to do a lot of reading and studying on your own. He does put a lot of information on blackboard
What I like from prof. B is that is not the typical professor that grades you base only what you score in the exams. He cares more that students come to class all the time, participates in class and blackboard, do all quizzes and Hw. If you do all that, you get a decent grade even if you did not score a high in the exams (class taken 201, 372, 311)
Took him Fall 2016 for ACC201 will take him again for any and all classes going forward.
Show effort and you will do well.
Give effort and you will do well.
He is awesome.. He provides us very important materials for CPA. He also cares his students. He is amazing professor at Queens college..
Professor Balkan is a well rounded professor he clearly knows his stuff. He's not big on exams but is more lean on participation and I recommend that you should show up to class so he knows who you are. Taking him for a Sunday class from 9-5 was rough but worth it in the end. Overall he's very fair grader.
Professor Balkaran is really a nice professor and is really caring. He criteria is clear. I recommend that you show up to class so he gets to know who you are. He isn't big on exams but more on participation. He's a fair grader. Also this was the first time taking both of his classes this semester from 9-5 I was able to pull through.
Governmental accounting is not an easy subject. In my book, Professor Balkaran is the only choice for this class. His classes were always filled with humor while he got the material across to the students. He is extremely encouraging and tries to bring the best out of his students. Bravo Professor Balkaran.
Great Professor, smart and very inspiring. He knows his stuff and teaches it clearly. He definitely keeps the class interesting. Follow his guidelines specified on his syllabus and you will do great. Attend classes regularly and participate both in class and blackboard you will definitely pass. His test are CPA training style.
Gov and not for profit accounting is one of the hardest subject in accounting, however, Prof. Balkaran makes it understandable. I wish he teaches auditing as well. If you show up, participate in class and disc. board you will do well on his class. He cares about his students. Just show him you are making the effort. Best Professor I ever had at QC.
Prof Balkaran provides amazing lectures. Even though advanced accounting is hard, he will teach you what you need to know. Show him that you are making effort. Participate as much as you can in class an also in the discussion board. If you do what he tells you to do since the first day of class, you will do fine. He cares about his students, proven
Prof. Balkaran is an amazing professor. His class is tough, but as long as you do the work. He will help you and guide you. Also, you must read the textbook and make sure you participate as much as possible. He takes all of that in to account. His teaching style is to ensure that students learn. In addition, be sure to do the online quizzes.
Prof. B. is a great professor. I had him on Sunday for back to back classes and he would make the day go so quickly. He would engage students in the lectures and run through the material thoroughly. If you're a "professional" you will be very successful in his class.
Professor B really cares about his students' success both in the classroom and in the professional world, and tries to give students a real sense of what's in store for them if they continue on the path towards being an accountant. Would definitely take another class that he teaches. Be ready to work for your grade.
He provides a lot of real-world insight in his accounting class, he can go a bit off topic. In my personal opinion, the information was given to us in a manner that was seen more as a review than 'let me teach you how this is done'. I had to rely on the textbook/outside sources for most of the class. Keep in mind, I took this class in the summer.
Let me tell you, if you need some real life motivation take him. The first day I walked in, I considered changing from accounting to economics! But his way of teaching did not just make me LOVE the subject, he made me greedy to attain knowledge & be productive. He always uses real life examples to refer to the topics. TIP: stay on top of your work
More than just teaching the material, he presents real-life examples which (though a little diverging from the topic at hand sometimes) provide valuable insight and lessons worth having present. Grade tries to represent many aspects of the student - not just results of exams, but one's ability to interact with the material and fellow students.
Prof. B is a great professor. He teaches very clearly and he describe all the transaction and problem . He also teaches lots of thing about CPA which is really helpful . Beware about pop quiz. If you are attentive in class you will learn a lot. He teaches from real life and gives real examples, don't need books. Took it in summer. easy A.
Great professor with lots of knowledge about accounting. He presents real life examples and goes over CPA style questions. He is very personable and explains if you don't understand something. Online quizzes and some in class pop quizzes. If you do the reading and come to class and participate, you should do very well!!
I took Professor Balkaran ACCT 201 course for the summer (6 week). The overall grade includes 1 midterm, 1 final, 1 group project, participation, and quizzes online. If you put into into your work and did not do well on the exams you still can pass the class. Powerpoint slides are posted on blackboard and he goes over online quizzes in class.
Professor Balkaran is the best. He gives you online quizzes, which he goes over and explains every answer. A midterm, a final, and a group project. He takes and explains every detail from CPA exam. He's always available to talk. Also, he his big participation. Just put in the work and the class will be a breeze.
Prof Terry is AWEsome. I took him for 6 week summer course. He was straight forward from day 1. Just go to class, do the online quizzes, participate and you will be rewarded in the end. He speaks about the CPA exam often during his lectures providing with tips and personal experiences. Also inspires you to be motivational towards your future.
A bit late on the rate, but I took his summer class accounting 201, and may I say he was was a gem. Good looking guy, smart and very inspirational. He knew what he was teaching. You get 2 pop quizzes, and 2 test and a group project. Easy going, if you participate and study you will be guaranteed an A.
If you just want to pass , take him!!! If you want to learn something, stay away!!!! Drifts of topic, tells many funny and interesting stories from his personal life, but he's not very good at explaining the material, rushes thru it.
Summer class was 7 weeks so was a lot to get done. Prof b makes the class fun by relating the subject matter to real life. He is CPA focus and tries hard to make students comfortable. He inject humor and his experience on the subject matter via stories. Cares for his students and push them to work hard to learn. Get set to learn!
Prof B is one of the greatest professor at QC. He not only teaches the course but also tells us about the real world. Especially motivates us to take the CPA exam. His exams are like the CPA and we took them on a computer to get the feel of the CPA exam. Attend all the classes and take great notes. Make sure to sit in the front of the class!
Prof. B is a great professor and has the best posture in the league!!! He teaches very clearly. He also teaches lots of thing about the CPA exam which is really helpful . Beware about pop quiz. If you are attentive in class you will learn a lot. He teaches from real life and gives real examples.
Best professor in the accounting department
The Best Professor I've had at Queens College. Does really care about his students, their learning and grades. Learned accounting material and life lessons from this man. Keeps you engaged with his knowledge and wit.
Amazing professor, one of the best I ever had.
Great professor, good class
His exams are easy. A lot of online quizes but its helpful. Participation matters specially in group projects. He is very helpful n caring. I wish to take him again.
Awesome professor
BEST PROFF EVER.
Professor B is really good and very knowledgeable. The material is pretty heavy, specially the online quizzes, so don't wait until the end to get them done. Participation in class and on the discussion board are a must and can get you that A. Do your part and the professor will give you a good grade even if you did not do so well on your exams.
Definitely one of the best teachers I've had within the accounting path. Teaches CPA style to prepare students for whats to come. Very knowledgable and keeps things relatable. He grades heavy on participation so make sure he knows who you are and that you participate actively within the message boards and your group.
One of the best professors I've ever had. His main goal is to prepare you for the CPA exam. He really cares about his students. Show him you care - If you frequently participate in the discussion board and the group project and do all of the online quizzes, he will work with you even if you don't do too well on the exams. Definitely worth taking.
He gives you freedom whether you want to learn more or just go to class for the sake of it. And o am the type of student who wants to learn the most so I benefited from his way of teaching. He gives inspirational stories to motivate students and reach their goals to become a CPA. Thank you, Prof.
Listen, no brainer, take Prof. B, you will not regret it. Sweetest guy, genuinely cares about his students. If you uphold your end of the deal you won't be disappointed. Attend his lectures, he keeps them light and fun. Do the quizzes, read ahead, attend the lecture and he will weigh the effort more than anything else. Awesome guy!!!
Best professor in qc, teaches you about accounting and also how to pass the CPA! Definitely take him!
He is such a good professor, i highly recommend him. You will enjoy his class. Must study and always keep posting in his discussion board.
He's the greatest QC has. A real character with an amazing personality and real professionalism. Definitely take him, you won't regret it.
Very good professor, he knows what he is talking about. Very knowledgeable and very helpful. Beware he does attendance and pop quizzes . Make sure you study and you will do well. He gets you prepared for the CPA exam
He is a very good professor. He is amazing
Prof balkaran did a great job teaching advanced accounting. He really teaches well so the class understands
He was a great professor that wants everyone to be ready and prepared for the CPA exam. His classes are very informative and not that hard. Participating is a plus!
Amazing Professor who cares for his students and uses real life experiences to educate us. Make sure you pay attention and ask lots of questions
great class for acct 372 and 311 on a weekend. learned alot and feel confident with the material and lectures. for a sunday course. its worth to take the class and learn the lecture.
I truly enjoyed this course with Professor Balkaran because he is very thorough and clear in every lecture. He shares very intriguing stories of his experience when first starting out in Accounting as well as what he did to advance in the field. Just show him you put forth a lot of effort and he has no problem with working with you to help you pass
This professor is the best. It is a hard class but he will be there for you if you need anything. Always ask questions even if you think it is insignificant.
Really helps you prepare for CPA exam. One of the best professors in QC, extremely funny too
Make sure you do all quizzes, group project, as well as the discussion posting on blackboard. Just show him you put forth a lot of effort and he has no problem with working with you to help you pass. class is very intense, but as long as you're trying he will help you along the way!
You will learn a lot in his class. Make sure you do all quizzes.
Great Professor with useful feedback. Class is 4 hours long but time flew by. This class featured a lot of work however this is Advanced Accounting and is the toughest course in the department. Professor Balkaran is a true gem and I regret not taking him for other courses as he can be both a great teacher and a life coach. Thank You Professor B.
He is one of the best professor in queens college. definitely will take him again.
He is really amazing professor and his lecture is amazing. I believe you learn about your career path, the industry also CPA subject matter. He is inspirational. Some pop quiz, Gives lots extra credit. One group project. Participation matters
hi is really nice professor. His lecture is amazing .I definitely take his class again. You would learn CPA style exam skill. He curves a lot. one group project. If u participate you would definitely get A
The best Prof I have ever taken in QC very inspirational. Knows his stuff and teaches the material very well. learned a lot from prof B maybe one day I can be like him. Must take if you are taking advanced accounting , also gave out a very fun group project where 14-16 class mates all work together and get along and do presentation Loved the class
Great professor. He prepares you well for the CPA exam. His lectures help out a lot.
Prof B. has been such an inspiration, he prepares you for the CPA and is very knowledgable he is there to be the PROFESSIONAL you strive to be can't wait to take him in the fall !
Prof. B always empowers his students and makes them feel confident to tackle on the difficult material. He is very approachable and always uses real world experiences to help make sense of everything. Emphasizes participation even if you are wrong he gives you credit for trying. Overall stress free environment and would highly recommend.
one of the best professor in QC
He an amazing prof. i took him for both 372 and 311 on Sunday's. His class is very interacting, he have a great sense of humor, cares a lot about his students and teaches you a lot not only about accounting but what it takes to survive in the real world. I wish he could be my prof. for all my accounting courses! i believe he is the best in QC!
show that you want to be there and make sure you do EVERYTHING that is required! he is simply great you will definitely learn a lot form Prof.B, he helps his students and carers a lot about them. he is amazing! and truly the best prof. in queens college!
Prof. B is by far one of the best accounting professors in QC. He's very fair and most of all very professional; also extremely knowledgeable in what he teaches and gets you prepared to take the CPA exam with his course assignments and projects. If you're looking to really learn and get inspired, I'd say your looking for the right professor here.
This Professor has passion to teach and inspire our view of life and career. The participation do matters, but not hard. You will have your own teammates to learn and fight together. A good learning experience.
Professor Terry is very flexible. He is caring his students.
This is the first time I have taken a class with Prof. Balkaran and it was such a pleasure. There is a group project assigned which brought the students together. Pop up quizzes in class and online quizzes for each chapter. Best Sunday class I've had. Very professional and gives a positive energy in his class. I highly recommend!
He is a real gem for students taking accounting major and want to go for CPA. He inspires you with success stories and how to be in the real world. A group project which is mandatory, beware of pop quizzes. Apart from all these, he inspires even the laziest student of the class. Will be my last semester and I'm proud to have Prof B!
He is one of the best professors at queens college in the accounting department. He is understanding and really wants his students to do well and succeed in life and the course. He goes out of his way to help students or any issues they may have. He made the class seem more interesting Would highly recommend and will definately take in the future!
Took him for the summer, get ready to read slides and textbook. There is a lot of hw and online quizes, pace yourself and you'll do fine. The midterm and final are online and timed. Make sure you participate a lot, he loves students that are awake and listening. The project is not hard, what is hard is getting everyone to do their part. GOOD LUCK
Terry Balkaran is one of the most inspirational people I've ever met. His intelligence and confidence can be intimidating, but nonetheless inspiring. He's humorous and caring and gives you many opportunities to pass his class. But this is not an easy course. 13 chapters, so I do NOT recommend taking in the summer. Would deff take him again though.
Professor balkaran is such an inspirational teacher and wants to see all his student succeed. However you will have to do a lot of homework and read a lot of slides and text book chapters. He makes accounting as interesting as possible and really is a caring professor. He tells you what he expects from you on the first day. Good luck
Acct 201 over the summer. Great semester! He gave us the opportunity to do our tests on the computer in order to get prepared for the CPA and the real world. You must pay attention in class and go over the chapters / slides on your own prior to class. Lots of homework. Online quizes / in class quizzes Would highly recommend this professor!!!
Absolutely 1 of the best prof ever, makes you work hard and thats only because he wants you to be successful, not only in school but also in your future professional lives. He is more concerned about you learning and understanding the material than just you being there to get a good grade. Even helped me with my resume and was genuinely helpful.
An awesome professor will go out of his way to make sure you understand the material, makes his class fun and wants you to do well, you still have to do your part and study the material.
I took this course during the summer so it is VERY fast paced and a lot of work but he made it very endurable. Midterm & Final Exam only with lots of homework and quizzes but most importantly the h.w. and quizzes reflect the exams. So no surprises. Professor is very knowledgeable and as long as you show effort he will work with you.
I took this course during the summer..I just want to say he is Best :)
Prof. Balkaran is a very good professor. He does not only teach you the lecture, but also make you aware what you need to know in your future career. Although you will feel there may be extra works in the course, but it worth you learn the extra materials and Prof. Balkaran will give you credits on that portion. I got an A in the Summer session.
Great teacher. Really likes to help students and is always ready to stay after to talk to you if you need the extra help with a couple questions. He is a very fair grader if he sees you putting in the effort.
Guys!!! Don't take him! He's my prof!! Why you guys taking my seats away!?
Professor B is very knowledgeable and a fair grader. Since this is a graduate level class. Students need to put their own time and effort to earn good grade. Professor B makes the master program class easier and more fun. We are lucky to have Professor B in the master program.
he is a great professor . learn a lot from him . i definately recommend him.
Great Professor! His classes are on weekends and they are very long but it is all worth it at the end. He always encourages you to do you best and always keep trying. A role model indeed
Professor B. is the best he is very helpful
Prof. B wants his students to try their best and learn. Hes nice and always willing to help you out. Just do what youre supposed to do... go to class, take the quizzes and tests, dont slack off. He tries to have some fun with the class too so its not boring!
He was an amazing teacher, really explained the material well. i like that he used real life examples to teach the info. would highly recommend taking him for all classes
really good
greatv professor. definately recommend him.
The best professor I've taken in Qc! very informative class and very fair tests. wish he taught more accounting classes during my time in queens college- Chaim
Great guy. Wish every teacher at Queens was like him. He's realistic, and tells you the important stuff, he does not water your time with useless info
Hybrid class. Make sure you do all your work and check/write in discussions in blackboard often. One group project and you have to work together. Ps. my group used WhatsApp to get the work done on top of writing in the discussion board for our group. Quiz online at home after every chapter. Review for midterm and final but a fair grader.
Prof. Balkaran is a very good professor. He does not only teach you the lecture, but also make you aware what you need to know in your future career. Although you will feel there may be extra works in the course, but it worth you learn the extra materials and Prof. Balkaran will give you credits on that portion. He is Very organized and helpful a
I would recommend this instructor to my friend because of my professor is a very good professor. He did not only teach us the lecture, but also made us aware what we need to know in our future career. He was helpful at any time. If anyone didn't do well, it's their own fault, not the Professor.
He's really the best professor at QC. He respects you and encourages you. As long as you work hard, he will know and give you the result you want. Although my grades were not good, it was my own problem. He said he didn't want to hurt me, so he still let me pass this course. I'm very grateful to the professor. I have to say, thank you, professor.
Advanced Accounting is not easy. I failed my first time around and retook it with professor Balkaran. And boy was he a gem. Extremely friendly, engaging, and caring. Although it is a Sunday class, he ensured he went over topics thoroughly. His tests mimic the CPA exam,but he's willing to work with you for a good grade. Especially if you participate
His lectures are in depth and he gives the class a real world feel of what to expect in our career as accountants. His tests are similar to the CPA exam and are difficult to a degree to an extent, but if you came to class and participated he takes notice and rewards those who made the extra effort. Amazing guy overall. I recommend to anyone.
There is a lot of work, but hes a great professor. Hes very understanding and he provides great feedback. Attendance is mandatory to pass this class.
Even though there is a lot work to get done on this course, Prof. B is very caring. It just takes some effort and show him that you also care about learning and getting the best out of his lecture. He is very knowledgeable and there is so much to learn from him. I wish he teaches more of the graduate program courses. He is an amazing professor.
Excellent professor, caring individual, puts a lot of heart into his teaching. Yes, you do your part, he rewards you. Wish there were more professors like him in the campus. I highly recommend him. Definitely learned a lot from him. He's very knowledgeable in the field of accounting and motivates his students to take the cpa. GBU Prof B.
Prof B. is one of the best professors there is out in Queens College, genuinely cares for the student alot of quizzes that test your knowledge of the material but also prepare you for the CPA exam.
Professor B. is one of the good professor in Queens college. He is very clear with his teaching, very smart, talented professor. He teaches you CPA style. He is fair grader. Go to class and take notes. He tells you exactly what is going to be on the exam. Easy A. thank you professor B. i will will suggest other to take him.
Advance accounting is not easy however, Professor B. is the man that makes it easy to understand. He repeats himself until you get it. Go to class, take notes. Group project, midterm and final. He tells you exactly what is going to be on the exam. Thank you professor B. for making my life easier with advance accounting. Definitely recommended.
One of the most caring professors I've ever had the pleasure of taking. The course itself is very difficult, but the professor makes it manageable. In a way, he prefers you show up to make an effort and do poorly rather than not showing an effort and doing well. As long as you make an effort, he will give you a very generous grade.
Prof Balkaran is very omniscient in the accoutning field. He is an encourager, and a great coach, besides being a great professor. He truly wants to see everyone do well. Only a weak mindset would find him to be too much. Class is once a week so material is heavy, but managable if you do your part. I had him for 2 classes. Never bored me once.
one of the most caring professors i have ever had. he teaches you beyond what is usually covered in that class. class participation very important in his class, one group project, one midterm and final quizzes on blackboard for each chapter. he makes the class very entertaining. highly recommended.
Excellent Professor who knows how to engage and motivate his students. I wish there were more professors like him. He is extremely knowledgeable and has the ability to simplify and explain complex concepts. Highly recommend him.
Excellent professor and respected. Put in the work and he will acknowledge that and reward you. Not an easy class at all, possibly one of the toughest in terms of class material.
Great professor that knows how to keep students engaged and brings up real situations that help solidify the material. For the class your grade is based on several quizzes, inclass quizzes, an essay, midterm, final and blackboard discussion postings.
I wish my previous professors were like Prof. Balkaran. His lectures are enjoyable and interesting. He takes time to provide positive feedback or tips on how to improve on upcoming exams and homework. I highly recommend his class.
Great guy, honest and will help you.
A brilliant and great professor who really cares for his students. Advance accounting is not an easy subject but with Balakaran expert, attention and teaching makes the material accessible in a way I never thought possible at the beginning of the semester. He's not a professor who is out to get his students and teaches the main core of the subject.
I highly recommend Prof. Balkaran for anyone that's serious about learning the material and is ready to answer real world questions. The Prof. goes over every nitty gritty detail in class and really tries to help you understand his material. Acct757 is a tough class as is but the Professor does a great job breaking the material down for everyone.
He is very caring. He understands what student want! I would take him for another course. Very knowledgeable
Second class I take with him and he is consistent. No surprises as to what he expects. The best Accounting professor I've had at Queens College. He wants to see his students succeed. Always makes time for questions even if they are not subject related. A true teacher and leader.
Professor Balkaran absolutely cares for each of his student deeply and will always lend a helping hand to ensure you learn the material. His classes are well thought out and his expectations are made clear .
Professor Balkaran is one the few professors whom truly cares about his students. Learning Tax has never been such fun on Saturday mornings. Make sure to stay on top of the work because it can get ugly towards the end. Participate especially on BB discussion and study the quizzes/HW for the exams. Great professor overall and a great human being.
Pro. Balkaran has to be one of the best professor I have taken class with in QC. He is very helpful and knowledgable. I can guarantee you that you will learn a lot in his class. I highly recommend every student to take his class at least once to know how you can learn a lot and enjoy the class at the same time. I will take more class with him again
One of the best accounting professor in Queens College. He cares about his students and is here to help. One thing you need to do a lot is BB discussion, which will help you to boost up your grade. His lecture is not boring and he knows what he is teaching. I will definitely take his class again in the future. Thank you professor!!!
Prof B. is a very clear and fair professor. Make sure to do assigned work!
Professor Balkaran is the best professor I have ever encountered in my whole entire college career. He is very caring, knowledgable, and a wonderful professor. He brings real world experience to his lectures and he is very interesting. His background makes him all more respected and capable. He is the best, take him 311 & 372 Thanks for everything
A highly respected professor that is always willing to help outside of class time. Need to work for your grade especially participation matters. Always tries to make the class interesting and interactive for students so they can participate more.
Overall the course was very much extensive (I mean we are talking tax here), but Professor Balkaran condensed each topic to the point by using multiple examples of real life experiences and situations. If anyone is planing on taking the reg part of the CPA exam, this course is definitely helpful because the material is already familiar to you.���
Professor Balkaran is very knowledgeable on the topics he lectures. He incorporates real situations in his lecture. He is a fair grader but you must do your part also. He recognizes class and Blackboard participation. I will definitely take him again for other class.
Acct 311 is one of the hardest accounting course and on top of that, the class is 4 hours long. However, professor understands this and gives frequent breaks and gives real life examples, shares stories, and give valuable advise. Quizzes and particiaption are done on Blackboard so make sure you do them.
Prof. Balkaran is one of the best professors at QC, he will give teach you from real business world perspective. This course is very intense but he wants you to take something away from this class, not only learn the material and forget it later but actually understand it.
Imparts industry knowledge through self experience and emphasizes personal values that will help for success. CPA geared teaching with weekly quizzes that contain CPA-style MCQs that must be completed within a specific time frame for speed skills. Content teaching can be a little superficial but student questions and HW come in handy at this point.
Best Professor in queens college. make sure to participate in class and on discussion board if you do what professor says you will get the grade you want
Good professor. Took him for a bunch of accounting classes. Just show up to class & do the HW & you've basically earned a B. Participate in-class or online and step up to a leadership position in your group projects & you've turned that B to an A. If you can't do either of those things then don't be afraid to brown nose. That's how many get A's.
Be ready to work. The assignments he gives help you understand the material. Be ready to actually work on a team.
Great professor, makes tax easy to understand. He cares deeply for his students and his lectures are filled with real life examples. I am already signed up for his masters level class, he is one of the best professors at Queens!
He is amazing professor, makes the material interesting and worthwhile. His classes are worth taking for accounting students, highly recommended!
He gives way too much homework and online quizzes. We had online quizzes every week and if you don't get good grades on them you probably won't get good grade in class either. He opens up discussion on blackboard and the more you posts on discussion the more points u get for participation. He also gives research paper which is usually 6 to 8 pages.
Great Lectures! His lecturers and short notes are fair enough to thorough the course. Practical oriented. I highly recommend his classes for taxation!
He's an amazing prof. He is the best prof. in Queens College in for accounting cources. Just do HW, and perticipate.
Great prof. Thank you for everything.
Great professor! Graded by a few things: homework, quiz, group project, attendance, tests... He is very easy-going and kind.
Easy A, thats all I want to say
Prof. Terry is a great professor, you can learn a lot from his class. He keeps it real and his goal is for you to learn something from his lectures. He motivates you to always do better and never settle for less. You wont regret taking his course.
Best Accounting professor. Makes lectured interesting , makes sure you understand the material. Very professional, he motivates students to keep going and be better in every single way. A IF you go to class, do hw, do good in class quizzes, participate and get at least 70 in the tests. Totally recommend if you need motivation to stay in acct field
The professor clearly wants the best for his students. As long as you participate and show the professor you are trying your hardest, you will do well. Grading includes 1 group project, quizzes for each chapter, 2 exams, HW, and PARTICIPATION (not overwhelming!) This class is a must for the summer semester. Overall, great professor and great class
We simply need more professors like him! He actually cares about us learning the material as opposed to us stressing over what grade we will get. If you do what he asks for, which is very resonable, he will take care of you. He gives a lot of real world examples and stories that are very interesting. Also, he is very caring and understanding.
Would take again
Great class to take
The class was quite difficult especially with its shortened timespan. Yet Professor Balkaran made it all the more bearable by pointing out what to focus on and giving us technique on the best way to study. The HW, project and exams were okay but having a class with him was the highlight of my 3 semesters at Queens College.
Very good but the tests are hard. dont miss class.
He is a very nice, helpful and best Proffesor in queens college. if you wnat to learn and takae something with you when you graduate you must take him. Participation and online group talk he takes very serious. Quizzes and homework are important. must come to class he takes attendance. if you come to class do everything easy A.
Professor Balkaran is amazing and approachable. When I had couple of questions about the tax deductible that were exempt for year 2017 to 2026. Professor Balkaran answered my questions better than the textbook. All in all, Fantastic professor. Learned so much about the course. Definitely worth enrolling into his courses. Thank you Professor.
Amazing professor! I would encourage everyone to take him. There are tons of homework questions to study for the tax part of the CPA in his class. You'll have to get intimate with those questions yourself. His classes are more based around understanding the Fax forms as a professional. Take him if you get the chance.
Be prepared to participate in order to get a good grade. The grade is based on your participation and 2 exams. Even if you do poorly on the midterm/final, you will have enough time to recover as long as you actively participate in his class.
He is a very fair professor teaching an interesting subject in an interesting class. If you participate and try, you will receive a good grade. I highly recommend the professor and class!
You wont find a better professor to take advanced accounting with. You might actually not find a better accounting professor at all. It was a pleasure having Prof. Balkaran. Grab him if you can!
Professor B. Is awesome. He really wants to see his students excel in the accounting field. Im walking away from this semester with so much gained knowledge!
He's one of the best professors in acct 311. He gives a lot of homework (quizzes) and group project but it's totally doable. His midterm and finals are hard but he does not take too many points away from it. Very lenient on grading. My advice is to get his attention by showing you are trying in his class.
Although he comes late for all his classes, he does care about his students. He's lenient on grading which helps because most people did not so well in the midterms. Best advice, do all the hw (quizzes), participate in BB, and show you care about his class by asking questions.
All of all of his classes, (311, 372, 367), this is his most easiest and most passionate class of all. He seriously like taxation, and would encourage everyone to pursue taxation as a career/specialty. My advice is to do all quizzes, ask him about specific tax laws, and how to prepare yourself for the CPA exam.
Prof Terry cares a lot of his students future, he gives great advise on how to become successful people after school. He focus a lot on CPA questions. There are lots of online quizzes and he like students to get involve via discussion board. He is very reasonable with your grades, once he sees you are making effort you will be fine.
Take his class. he's the best professor !
Prof. Balkaran has to be one of the best prof I have taken in QC for my BA and Masters combined. He is very knowledgeable, and he is always there to help his students. He will not only teach you about tax, also helps you be ready for professional work place. I would take him for all my classes if it was possible. I definitely recommend him.
Great Professor, if you are debating on whether to take him or a different professor, take him! I wish I realized that sooner. He is an amazing professor who gives real world examples and emphasizes on whether you are learning rather than how you are doing in the exams. 2 exams, lots of quizzes, 1 group project, discussion board.
I have taken him for my Master classes. But he made the class a breeze and definitely recommend him.
He is an amazing professor, I wish I took him for not for profit as well. He is a clear and concise grader and does not look to fail anyone, he puts in his time and explains things in details. He gives you real world examples to help you understand the work and actually be able to use the things he teaches you. Highly recommend taking him!!!
Great professor, one of the best at QC who cares about his students. He puts the time to explain all the information relevant to the course and provides examples that help you remember the information. He cares a lot about his students and wants his students to learn. He is very fair to everyone.
He will prepare you for the real world. Ive taken him for 2 extremely hard accounting courses which he has made easy to digest. Tests prepare you for the cpa and projects are fun but also gives you an insight to the accounting world. You will not regret taking him!
Great professor - definitely one of the best Ive come across. He genuinely wants to see his students succeed. He is very dedicated and provides many examples to help his students understand the topics being discussed. I highly recommend him!! Put in the work and you will get a good grade. Most importantly, you will learn the material.
Very caring, knowledgeable, and fair professor. He always makes time for student after class and answer their questions in class respectfully. He is not a professor who wants his students to fail. There's a lot of material to cover but he explains majority of the major topics clearly. There's online quizzes/homeworks, 2 exams,and 1 research paper.
Professor B. is hands down one of the best professors in Queens College, he cares for his students and there growth. Taking him as a professor will boost you above and beyond where your goals are. You have to attend his class and do his quizzes online, it is a necessary to succeed. Key to success if communicate, work hard, and show up.
Professor B. is hands down one of the best professors in Queens College, he cares for his students and their growth. He is a caring professor who helps you learn and works with you to succeed.
Terry really cares about the well-being of his students. He understands the complexity and load of the materials of the course so he will specifically point out the major topics. Be prepared to complete online quizzes on time as they will help with your studying on the midterm and final. Do not be spooked about the research paper and other projects
Absolute great Professor! He not only gives you the tools to succeed in this course, but also tips on how to in the real world and always relates the material we learn to how it applies in the workplace. Go to class, participate when possible, do ALL the online quizzes, participate on blackboard and I promise you will be happy with your grade!
Professor Balkaran is a very good professor. He is fair, he cares about his students. His class is full of knowledge and real experience. His motivation was an inspiration to keep the class working hard.
Prof B cares about his students. He wants us to excel in the real world. He covers all material and relates it to the industry. His homework quizzes and exams may seem intimidating at first but they are structured to prepare you for the CPA exam. All of your work, participation and effort is taken into account when he calculates your final grade.
Professor B. is one of the greatest professor at QC. During the Pandemic, professor try to connect each of the students that make sure no one fall behind. We have discussion board where student can post anything and gets helps from other students or professor. During the semester professor made available video plus BB Ultra. Online Quiz & Exam.
Professor Balkaran is very professional. Specially if you want to take a CPA exam then take his class, you wouldn't regret. There are 12-14 blackboard Quiz. One midterm, 1 group project & Final. Prof. B Curves a lot based on class average. During the pandemic, prof. made available organized videos plus BB ultra session make sure no fall behind.
He is a great professor. His lectures are amazing. He explains and gives examples until you understand everything.
Great professor, take him !
I didnt do well on the exams, but i put my heart into the group project, i got an A somehow. Participation matters, he wants to see you care and you put in work whether its emails/discussion boards. I actually found the online videos way more helpful than the actual class ones.. I thought he posted things last minute, but it was super clear.
take him and you won't fail. participation bump up your grade.
Great professor and would truly recommend. He is one of my favorite professors at QC and is great to learn from. He is clear and what you learn is what is on the test.
Professor B is an excellent teacher and role model. He makes sure his students are understanding the material and gives you all the tools to succeed. He also gives great advice when it comes to the accounting world and becoming a CPA! All in all, if you put in the work you will be rewarded.
This is not the class to take if youre looking for an easy A; be prepared to put in work, on a variety of quizzes regarding difficulty level, and exams that require hard work, studying and understanding of the material. However, Professor Balkaran focuses on and cares about helping students develop their strengths and overcome their weaknesses.
Absolutely a great Professor! He genuinely cares for his students and wants to see them succeed. Incorporates real world experience into his lessons and prepares students for CPA. An A is not guaranteed in the class. You must do the work and participate in class to get a good grade; otherwise, you will be disappointed.
TONS of work, participation is a must. Homework and quizzes (range of 10120 questions...) per chapter plus a group project. Not too bad individually but all together was brutal. He needs to work on his reading comprehension and time management. Curved grading. That said, tries very hard to help people understand the material.
Very nice professor. Specially if you want to take a CPA exam then take his class, you wouldn't regret. There are 13 blackboard Quiz. One midterm, 1 group project & Final. You will learn a lot from his lecture.
He is a great professor and a fair grader. He is very professional and makes you practice a lot of CPA style questions. He is very resourceful and passionate for the subject. He is understanding and caring, encourages questions and answers very patiently. Make sure you work hard and it will be fruitful. WORK HARD.
Great professor, very knowledgeable and professional. A warning, he probably assigns more homework than other teachers would. However the homework, online quizzes with multiple attempts, and participation really contribute towards your grade. Put in effort in these areas and you should do well. Overall a really solid professor to take.
I really felt he let us down for COVID. Not only was he unresponsive he left the class in limbo in terms of when/what assignments needed to be submitted. He would go at times a week without giving us an update on assignments, would just expect us to watch videos on 0 notice and write about it. Tests are easy and the questions can be found online.
Let me make this clear: if you have gone so far as to reach Gov & NFP in QC then you are serious about accounting. This class requires you to put a lot of effort which is expected. This is not 101. Study. Then study more. Read his slides. For the love of God, don't be lazy and do all HW. He tried so hard during Covid to help and I appreciate it.
This is the worst professor I have ever taken at QC. He is not consistent, he barely teaches, and he grades off the stupidest things. I would NEVER recommend this professor.
Professor Balkaran has great knowledge in tax. He teaches with passionate. There are alot of assignments but that is to be expected from a Masters level course.
Professor Balkaran is honestly not a professor we want but a professor we need. He is a reasonable grader. Do not hesitate to speak up if you're feeling left behind and he's happy to work with you. He wants all his students to achieve great things in life. You won't regret taking his classes. He also has good CPA tips.
I took the professor last semester for advanced accounting and I am taking him again for acct757 and the things I learned in his class will forever stay with me, if you want to pass CPA, then take him. I think he is one of the respected and caring professors in queens college, He will make you work for your grade but it is going to be worth it.
Professor B is one of the better accounting professors at QC. He wants students to learn the material and encourages you to ask questions. He did assign a lot of work but that is expected in the 700 level. I would recommend taking this course with professor B.
Prof. B is one of the most understanding Professor. He understand the needs of students but at the same time does not compromise the material. He genuinely wants students to learn and be successful at the CPA. I would take him again if I had to.
Prof Balkaran is the best prof in QC. He cares a lot about every student. He wants everyone do well not only in class but also in real life. He teaches students beyond limits. In his class two things ull definitely learn. 1 is networking and other 1 is preparation for cpa exam. If you work hard, hell definitely give you the grade that u deserve
Professor Balkaran is my favorite Professor in QC. He is honest and respectable, and really cares about his students. His teaching style was great, tests and assignments are fair. I had him for masters sunday class. One time I had issues uploading my Project on BB, and I emailed Professor B and he kindly helped me out and let me upload later on!
prof balkaran cares for student, and he would love to provide help all the time. i have learned a lot from his accounting master course 757 this semester. His powerpoint lecture give me a good understanding of each tax code. be prepared to spend more time on this course, and homeworks. overall, i am enjoyed.
Balkaran is honestly the best professor at qc. Ya you might be over whelmed by the work in the beginning but he does that to prepare you for the cpa. He actually teaches you things you will use in the real world. He actually cares about his students and is a just a great guy.
Professor B is very inspirational. His career and life lessons were very valuable. There is a lot of HW, quizzes, BB writings and class participation but all these bump up your grade. He cares for his students and wants them to do well. I would take him again if I have to. Do your work and it will pay off at the end.
The midterm (haven't taken the final yet) was the hardest accounting exam in QC so far. There was a big curve so it was fine but if you're looking for a challenge sign up. Takes attendance by asking poll questions and giving pop quizzes so make sure you dont pass out on sunday mornings. Assigns a lot of quizzes and hw as well.
Assigns a lot of work and takes attendance. Lectures are easy to follow and he records them. Puts out additional videos so there's a lot of material to cover though. Fair grader and all the work is designed to get you to understand the material for future use. Not the course to be lazy, but if you want to learn then I highly recommend Professor B.
I have taken this professor for three Undergraduate courses (in person) and now a Graduate course and he is very solid. This is different because this course was online due to COVID, he usually doesn't do online. But he gave lots of homework, quizzes, and a research paper due at the end of year so he remains consistent with opportunity to improve.
Course topic is tough. But if you spend time on homeworks and quizzes, you will be fine in the exams. Speak to professor immediately if you have any concern or pressure in the class. Professor is willing to help.
tons of assignments, quizzes, hw, project, bb discussions, pop up quizzes, poll questions. very difficult exams in very short time. 90% of students failed his exams. doesn't reply to emails. highly don't recommend
Prof. Balkaran is tough to rate so I'll break it down into pros & cons. Pros: Care about your learning, curves, very experienced, optimistic, etc. Cons: tons of materials, lecture videos, discussion board, quizzes on each chapter,etc. Not straight to the point, doesn't spend time working problems. You will not learn much from his live lectures.
I took this back when Covid began and felt he really let us down as a class. A review was left here that the professor emailed us and said it was reckless inaccurate fake information. After seeing some of the later comments it seems students feel the same. Instead of blaming others he should take responsibility and reflect, not point fingers.
He knows his stuff, but don't expect to get much off his live lectures. There's a lot to do for his class, bb discussions, group project, hw, and his exams are not easy. Barely enough time given to answer the hefty amount of exam questions. He does give curves so that's a plus. He also never starts the class on time. You'll get some life pointers.
He is great! Take him!
One of the best prof. He knows the material like the back of his hand and does a good job conveying it. He is the most caring professor and wants everyone to succeed in class and life. if you try your hardest he will make sure you have opportunities to boost your grade. He just wants everyone to know the material. All Prof. can learn from him.
Professor B is the best. I had do lot of homework during the semester. He is fair. He cares so much about his students, advanced accounting is not easy.
Terry Balkaran cares about his student and he wants them to succeed, unlike some other processors. He is well versed when it comes to accounting regulations, FASB, GASB, GAASB, ect. He know how to convey his knowledge to students very well. Take him and you will glad you did. One midterm, one group project, weekly quizzes, homeworks, chats.
I enrolled in his class because he had good ratings on here. I am glad I did. Homework is tops 3 questions per chapter, quiz questions are on the exams, he teaches things useful in real life and shows he cares. one group project, and you have all semester to work on it.
Professor Balkaran is simply amazing. Best for 311, he is very approachable and professional. He will work with you until you fully understand. Every lecture, he ensures that you are aware of how to earn the best possible grade. He provided ample materials and opportunities so if you fail his class - youre plain lazy and did not even try, he helps
I have taken this Professor before, he cares about his students, clear grading policy, many ways to earn your grade, gives good feedback, lots of addition material to learn the subject. Quizzes, projects,one midterm, finals also participation counts. Available outside of class, take him you will not regret your choice.
I have taken Prof. B's tax classes at both undergrad. and graduate levels. Tax is a difficult course but Prof. B finds every way to help you. Easily accessible via email and you can stay behind after class to speak to him. CHOOSE HIS CLASS - YOU WON'T REGRET IT! He respects his students. Excellent professor who wants you to learn!
I was in Prof. B's grad. class during Fall 2020 and I am shocked about some of the bad reviews here - NOT TRUE! In addition to lectures he made videos for us. It is a difficult course with LOTS TO LEARN so be prepared but he values feedback and is always happy to go over concepts if you ask. EXCELLENT PROF! TAKE THIS CLASS YOU WON'T REGRET IT!
good prof
Professor B is very professional and he's like the advisor you dream to have as a father or college advisor, his work; you can see he loves what he does as a professor providing videos and slides for his students to grasps the concepts that he's trying to portray. I liked him he made my empty sunday's full and he is a true gem.
Professor B is a very caring person, he cares about his students doing well. The negative comments here are those people who do not want to learn. clear lecture, lots of learning materials, take him you will not regret. If you fail his class then it is on you, so put the time and rewards will be great.
He's a brilliant professor he wants you to join the class on time ready to discuss, learn and ask questions. Be active during class lectures random attendance taken through poll questions,do the hw/quizzes/discussions on blackboard on time. A group project and 2 exams that are curved. Show him that you care and he will reward you with a good grade.
There are few professors that have inspired me in the way that professor Balkaran has. He truly cares about his students, and not just in the context of his class but in life in general. He wants you to do well and to truly learn the material. I hope my classmates learned as much from him as I did. His grading is clear and straightforward
Professor Balkaran is an excellent teacher. He cares that his students learn the material. He is available after class to help students with any questions or concerns. I will definitely take another class with Professor Balkaran.
Professor Balkaran cares about his student. There is a bit of homework but you do them on your time and submit 2 times throughout the semester. There's a reason for so many high ratings every semester. Take Professor Balkaran if you get the chance!
Professor B really cares about his students and supports them in not only learning from his class but future success of career. I appreciated his efforts to make such a tough class in a clear and easy way to understand. You will find him an asset in teaching and a professor to respect.
He has the knowlegde but didnt learn much. All he does is speaking in the class, no write no solving work problems. If you can learn just by listen to him talking then this class should be great for you. Alot of work to do. Test 70+ long questions. Barely enough time given to answer. Curves on test, that's a plus. Never starts the class on time.
Very smart "business" guy. He will make you believe he helped alot but really isnt much. Doesnt learn much from him. alot of the chapters he will just give you a video to watch and let you learn on your own. Alot of quiz, hw , project , BB discussion. and never start class on time.
I am very thankful for passionate professors like Professor Balkaran that truly care about his students. Always encouraging us to do the HW. He posted several video lectures which were extremely helpful. His explanation was very clear, and he shared a lot of valuable information. Thank you so much for being so flexible with the in-person sessions!
Professor Balkaran cares a lot about his student. He gives clear and accurate feedback about student's performance on assignments. Also, he creates assignments and video lectures that are consistent with the learning objectives of this course.
Acct 372 is a complex subject. It needs a strong accounting basis. Professor Balkaran is good and does his best to explain everything. However, if you don't read the material, you'll get lost in this class. There is a good amount of work.
Literally could not say enough good things about professor Balkaran.I took him for 2 classes this semester and if I had the opportunity to take him again I would.He truly cares about his students and offers so many opportunities to improve your grade and learn the material (quizzes,homework,discussion board).Highly recommend taking him if you can.
He is very respectable, knowledgeable, caring professor. He understand students difficulties and encourage them to do their best given the subject material is very tough.
Professor Balkaran is a respectable, Caring professor with many life experiences and knowledge about the field of accounting. I recommend this professor if you truly want to learn without getting bored or confused. He provides videos to watch which is also helpful and his grading is generous.
ACCT 311 is hard but professor Balkaran makes sure his students all pass the class with his best efforts. Through his passion and patience in teaching, he is always there for his students when they need help. In the future, I hope to take another course from him.
I would recommend taking this course with Prof. Balkaran if you want to learn. You will need to read the text, do the homework, review additional course materials posted on Bb, and complete the quizzes for this course. It is a lot of information for one semester, but you will gain a lot from it especially if you are planning to take the CPA exam.
One of the best professors in the Accounting Department. He is super caring about your grades and will do everything he can to make sure you understand the material and pass the class. He also gives you such amazing life lessons that will help you find you learn about the corporate world and find your path in the accounting world. He is the best.
Bunch of things to do w this guy, get ready to do online quizzes and hw. He always talks about his life in class and you end up learning nothing, i think i learned more from my group project than from him.
The class was good and the professor was very nice and did an amazing job with us. He was patient, helpful and so easy with us.
I took 372 with professor Balkaran and received an A. I would totally recommend this professor.
Government and Not for profit accounting is a hard subject, but as long as you make an effort, Professor Balkaran will give you a generous grade. Make sure to attend the class, do the group project, do the assignments, quizzes, and blackboard discussion posting.
Hands down one of the best professor at Queens College. Very straight forward; show up, do what is asked and participate, you'll do great! Very caring professor, he ensures everyone is on the same page before moving on to new material. He also gives a lot of real life experiences which I feel will be useful when I start my accounting career.
Professor's lecture is clear and very helpful so it's not wise to miss the class lectures. There are weekly homework assignments that help for the midterm and final. Most of the course rules and codifications and is very helpful for CPA exam preparation. Professor explained a very hard subject in an understandable way.
The professor is extremely fair. Advanced accounting and governmental accounting are difficult but as long as you participate in the class, do the work required and take advantage of the extra credit, you will be fine. He answers all students inquiries. And the professor gave excellent advice about life lessons.
One of respected professors at QC. He really cares about his students and a very fair grader.
Professor Balkaran is very knowledgeable. He is happy to pass on his experience to us. This class requires a lot of reading. It's a difficult class in itself. If you want to be lazy, I don't recommend you to take this professor's class. Exams are difficult but he gives curve. The prof's grading is fair. Your grade is base on how much work you did.
Best Prof. for Government Accounting class, Very knowledgable, he loves to pass all his knowledge to his students. If you want to get prepared for real life as an accountant, take him. But, if you are lazy and like an easy class and get an easy passing grade, he's not the one. I would take him again and again. He is available all the time for you.
If you don't mind sitting through the lecture reading through the slides, then you should be able to pass. I did everything that was asked and ended up with a decent grade, but I don't feel the professor added anything to the class that I couldn't learn on my own. Studying off of videos that he put on YouTube isn't the teaching I expected.
Professor Balkaran is an exceptional teacher, one who knows how to deliver an engaging lecture while making sure he challenges students in the right way. He values students who participates in his classes and I always felt like he cared about us. Prof. B is an encouraging teacher who rewards students who show up to class and take risks.
For Government, Professor B was fantastic and insightful as his lectures were filled with incredibly informative lessons not just about Governmental Accounting, but about business and life in general. I felt comfortable participating in his class and our governmental project was the perfect way for me to learn soft skills needed in the workplace.
Very genuine professor that teaches students about the real world, and does not judge one's student based on their grades. Many quizzes, group projects, and 2 exams. He curves and makes sure his students pass.
Professor Balkaran is an excellent professor. Be prepared to work in his class. You have to participate regularly, complete all homework assignments and online quizzes, watch his video lectures and post feedback on them in the discussion boards. Make sure to complete the paper he assigns and do not plagiarize. His tests are graded on a curve.
I having this professor numerous of times for the classes I signed up for. He's always very generous and courteous. There's a lot to do in his class, but it's better than nothing when you can easily pass and not put a lot of pressure on yourself when it comes to the midterm and the final, that he curves and that it is an online exam for both.
Professor is straight forward from the beginning. Discussion board can save your grade, weekly online quizzes with several attempts, midterm, final and group project due at the end. Professor really cares about his students and accepts feedback.
Professor is straightforward from the beginning with how to pass his class. Classes are hybrid, Discussion board can boost your grade, weekly online quizzes with multiple attempts, 1 group project, midterm and final. Professor Balkaran is genuinely a really nice guy that cares about his students and wants everyone to succeed.
He gives a ton of work. Theres a lot of online quizzes, which you should have no problem completing. Multiple attempts are allowed. Midterm + finals are quite difficult, however.There's a group project and is doable if you're in a good group of students. Show up to his lectures, participate and do the work, and you should be fine.Oh, he curves too.
Professor is a reasonable person and just follow the instructions he provides and you shall do very well
Having taken Professor Balkaran's class twice, I appreciate his passion for teaching, his approachability, and his care for his students' success. I especially liked the video content, which uses real-world examples to simplify complex topics. Accounting can be tough, but following his guidance will help you gain valuable knowledge and skills.
In the beginning I followed the video lectures & actually tried, but realized the Brightspace quiz questions are not adequately covered. So just watch the videos to write something for discussion board on time, and everything else is easy to find online. Easy A, but don't take this class if you actually want to learn
I did more work in these two classes than the entirety of the accounting major. Class is hybrid so on campus and off campus days align for both. Professor B is a great professor who wants to see his students succeed and offers a lot of practical career and life advice. I would definitely recommend taking him for at least 372 if not both.
Professor Balkaran sets clear expectations and emphasizes discipline. His teaching aligns course content with professional standards and encourages collaboration and peer interaction.
Honestly, one of the best professors i have taken in the entirety of college. His teaching style is what'd you get from an expensive private college. Although the course says in-person, switches it to hybrid after the first class. You'll only go in few times throughout the whole semester. lots of quizzes but their taken online, exams online as well
The class is hybrid with 5 classes in person and the rest being either a video or an online lecture. You have a group project that is very manageable. Lots of weekly MCQ quizzes that you have multiple attempts on and can see what you got wrong. Hard exams but the prof gives you a lot of graded work to cushion your grade. Quite funny too.
The class is hybrid with 5 classes in person and the rest being either a video or an online lecture. You have a group project that is very manageable. Lots of weekly MCQ quizzes that you have multiple attempts on and can see what you got wrong. Hard online exams but the prof gives you a lot of graded work to cushion your grade. Quite funny too.
The Prof. cares about his students. His in-class lectures are meaningful and he provides video lectures to reinforce his teachings. All the questions on the exams are from his lectures, textbook, and quizzes. You should do great in his class if you follow the syllabus and meet his deadlines. It's easy to fall behind, so do the work when it is due.
Prof Terry wants his students to succeed. He brings a lot of real-world knowledge to the class. Mostly online classes or videos you can watch and learn at your own pace. Quizzes for each chapter with multiple attempts. One group project, plus an online midterm and final. Exams are challenging but he curves. Overall, a very chill and fair professor.
Professor Balkaran provided me with practical skills that I can use in my daily life instead of focusing on grades only. And I really enjoyed his video presentations that kept students' needs and interests in mind. The course helped students develop friendships by working on projects throughout the semester. Your effort is rewarded with your gain.
Amazing lectures, lots of assignments but also a lot of time to get them done. Try to network because it makes the class way easier.
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