3.8

Timothy Lindquist

Accounting - University of Northern Iowa

3.8
Quality
4.5
Difficulty
73%
Would Retake
90
Reviews
3.8
Quality
4.5
Difficulty
3.9
Helpful
3.7
Clarity

73%

Would Retake

90

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What Students Say

Its kind of funny that these recent reviews suggest Professor Lindquist is the worst professor at UNI since he just won the outstanding professor award at UNI (1943 Teaching Excellence award)

ACCT3122 - 5.0 rating

No doubt this is a hard class

INTAC1 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

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Attendance Mandatory

94%

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Predicted Grade

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95% confidence
Based on 30 grades
Most common grades:
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B- (5)
A- (4)
Grade Distribution
A(7)B(8)C(9)D(2)F(0)A-/B+(6)
Based on 33 reported grades
A: 6
B-: 5
A-: 4
C+: 3
Common Tags
Beware of pop quizzes (10)
Skip class? You won't pass. (8)
Get ready to read (5)
Accessible outside class (5)
Respected (4)
Test heavy (4)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (3)
Gives good feedback (3)
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120
Feb 8, 2003

No Comments

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ACC101
Mar 8, 2003

No Comments

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ACCOUNTING
Mar 13, 2003

Do your homework or else he makes you look stupid in class.

2.0
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ACCT
Apr 2, 2003

Very arrogant. Does not care about the student. Talks down to students. Does not have time for students. Misses his office hours.

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ACCT
Apr 4, 2003

The worlds worse professor! Extreamly arrogant and has never passes the CPA exam.

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ACCOUNTING
Sep 10, 2003

As if college isn't stressful enough but the fear of him destroying you in class is enough to lose a lot of sleep over.

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GOVERNMENT
Nov 3, 2003

Very knowlegdable

1.0
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ACCOUTING
Nov 24, 2003

No Comments

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ACCTG
Dec 12, 2003

He is more concerned about being everyone's friend than being a professor. He has favorites and definitely makes it known. He does know a lot about accounting, but sometimes tests on the smallest details he can find in a chapter.

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INTERACCT
Dec 13, 2003

His tests are like going to war without a gun!

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INTACT
Dec 15, 2003

I had a great time taking this class. I admitt that his class is hard, but if you want to be a serious accountant you need to be pushed.

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ACCOUNTING
Dec 16, 2003

His class is incredibly difficult and you are lucky if you even finish his tests.

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ACCOUNTING
Dec 29, 2003

Very hard course, but don't stress too much. The curve is a life saver!

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GOVTACC
Feb 8, 2004

Very good and thorough prof. You must study, but he is always interested in his students progress. Just ask for help and he is willing to give it!

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120131
Mar 12, 2004

Tough class but he makes you learn the material.

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INTACCT
Mar 31, 2004

Great teacher, but expect to study 40 hrs to get a C, if your lucky to even finish test, unless your name is Aaron Prieksat

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INTACCT2
May 4, 2004

Hella hard. Talks really fast about stuff, and tests you on the nitty gritty you might never see again. Oh, and he has quite the ego.

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INTERMED
May 9, 2004

Tests are extremely difficult. Must have better than B knowledge of the material to get a B in the class. Curved grades, homework due every day but usually not collected. Be ready to answer questions during class. He will help/advise outside of class.

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INTACCTGI
Jan 18, 2005

You really need to be learning-oriented rather than performance-oriented (e.g. care about your grade) to be successful in this class. Make your goal to actually learn the material and hopefully the performance part will follow.

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INTERMEDIATE
Mar 27, 2005

He's hard, but he really prepares you and makes you learn the material. You are going to spend hours studying for this class, but you should be in college to learn. I believe I have been very prepared from being in his class. And if you have questions, ASK! He'll help!

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INTERMEDIATE2
Mar 30, 2005

Very hard. Tests are impossible. Avoid if possible.

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INTACCTII
Apr 1, 2005

Yeah, its really hard and requires a lot of time studying. But if your serious about accounting you'll be glad you had him. I think he's a very good prof.

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INTERMED12
Apr 8, 2005

Probably the hardest class you'll ever have. You will learn a lot if you work hard. If you want to do well on the tests plan on studying 3 or 4 days in advance and putting in about 15-30 hours. He's helpful if you go to office hours. But if you go you'll get called on more in class....

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INTACCTI
Apr 15, 2005

Hardest teacher I have ever had. Plays with students grades on test for fun. Avoid him if possible. Took same class with different teacher and learned a lot more.

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INTACC1
Grade: A
Sep 26, 2005

Extremely hard but the best damn teacher in the accounting department. If you want to learn the material for the CPA, take him. Plan on studying 2-3 hours for every hour in class. If you can do the problems at the end of the chapters, you will know where test questions are difficulty wise.

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INTERMEDIATE1
Oct 1, 2005

Well, this class is very hard but it is doable. he grades on a curve so if you are struggling, dont worry cause other people are too. good teacher but definitely not the best in the accounting dept. i dont think anyone would disagree that the best accounting prof. is Lee Nicholas by far :)

2.0
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INTERMEDIATE
Oct 14, 2005

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INTERMED1
Oct 18, 2005

This is by far the hardest class in the program, and he teaches it well. If you pass the class, you will know the material inside out and sideways. He is a very hard teacher, but he is funny and personable, and always willing to spend time helping. The tests are extremely difficult, but doable. Study until you know the material and then study more.

5.0
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INTERMEDIATEI
Nov 15, 2005

Very hard class--you have to put a lot of hours into studying...and then will probably not do so well. However, he DOES grade on a curve, so that is helpful. He's an awesome prof and just wants us to know the material inside and out...

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INTERAC1
Dec 14, 2005

Expects you to do bad from the very begining and doesn't think anything of it. He makes it harder than it should be. Just avoid takeing his classes if at all possible.

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INTERMEDIATEI
Dec 15, 2005

Although this is the hardest class I've ever taken, he is a great professor. Study study study....and expect do to poorly. The curve does help though!

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INTACCT12
Mar 8, 2006

These classes are hard but Lindquist isn's as bad as everyone says. Just go to class with your homework done and study HARD for every test and you should be able to get through.

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INTACCT12
Apr 3, 2006

He thinks he's pretty hot and is not afraid to say it. Guarantees half of the class will fail and prides himself on that fact. Prepare to hate your life for the remainder of this class because you will live, breathe, and eat accounting!

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ACCOUNTING
Jul 16, 2006

Explains the topics very clearly. You will be pushed to do well in his classes.

4.0
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ACCT129
Oct 26, 2006

Hard class, but taught very well. Keeps class involved and interested throughout class period.

4.0
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ACCT130
Apr 6, 2007

Intermediate is the hardest class I have ever taken, but Lindquist does an excellant job teaching it. If you study hard you will be able to get through the class. I would recommend taking Lindquist because after the class you know your stuff and this will benefit you when it is time to take the CPA.

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INTERMED
May 1, 2007

Awesome at teaching accounting, but the tests suck considering that you must work backwards, and it is not taught that way. Also, you must study 20 hours to get a C on a test. Enjoy not having a life at all!

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ACCTINTE
Aug 22, 2007

Teaches you how to teach yourself because he does nothing for you...

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ACCT130
Oct 8, 2007

This class would be great if you can think just like him but if you don't understand things the way he sees them you are out of luck. He totally has pets, it is very obvious who he likes and who he doesn't. If at all possible avoid taking his class unless you are in his frat or play racquetball!

4.0
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ACCT129
Nov 9, 2007

Yes, Intermediate Accounting I is difficult like everyone else had said. But really, what did you expect, this is accounting. If you're looking for easy classes switch majors. Dr. Lindquist really knows his stuff and pushes you to fully understand it as well. I highly recommend Professor Lindquist if you have aspirations of becoming a CPA.

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ACCT129
Nov 30, 2007

Lindquist is a VERY good professor. Everyone just needs to suck it up and stop complaining. Accounting is hard...and so is the CPA and an accounting career. If it was easy, everyone would do it. He teaches stuff clearly and though I am not a "favorite", I do not believe it impacts my grade either way.

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INTERONE
Nov 5, 2008

He makes class fun and calls on everyone to get to know all the students. Many quizzes and attendance points are given, so you must go to class. He has 4 VERY hard tests, but you can drop your lowest score. Tough class. Demands about 8 hours a week outside of class

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INTMI
Nov 13, 2008

Great teacher! The class is definately challenging but its the weed out class for accounting so what do you expect. He is very helpful and comes up with funny stories to help you remember how to do things. Tests are very difficult and require you to know everything forwards and backward and require around 15 hours of studying.. Great Guy though!

5.0
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ACCT130
Apr 2, 2009

Obviously these are weed out classes. That means they cannot be easy. If they were easy, accountants would get paid much less. He has to make it hard, but if you show him you are willing to put in the effort, he will help in any way he can. Advice: attend every class, it would be much more difficult to try learning it all on your own.

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INTERMED1
Apr 2, 2009

prepare to spend all of your time to do the homework and study for the exams. clear lecture but he tries to test on everything that you're supposed to know in the future.

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INTACCT
May 4, 2009

If he doesnt make fun of you he doesnt like you.

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ACCT120
Apr 21, 2010

He is easily one of my favorite teachers. He makes class fun. The tests are hard, but that is expected in intermediate. Highly suggest taking him.

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INTER1
Dec 9, 2010

Guy is awesome teacher. Fair to everyone. Wimps need not apply.

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INTER1
Oct 28, 2011

Guy is fantastic!! Best teacher I've ever had at UNI. Makes a very difficult accounting course seem fun while at the same time really helps you learn accounting at an integrated level.

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INTAC1
Jan 12, 2012

No doubt this is a hard class. I was about to give up the first month. But if you dedicate yourself to study more often and do practice problems you will start getting use to his quizzes and test.Read the book more than two times and make summaries until you totally understand everything.

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INTER1
Oct 23, 2012

LOVE HIM

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INT2
Oct 29, 2012

He is by far one of my favorite professors at UNI. Intermediate II was a tough class but that's to be expected. I was actually bummed I didn't get the chance to take him for Inter I because he was out on sabbatical. He explains things really well and tests you in preparation for the real world. It's a hard class but you learn a lot! Love him!

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ACCT3132
Mar 15, 2013

Guy is absolutely awesome!! People think he's going to be scary and then you find out he's the most caring professor at UNI. And he is really funny!

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INT1ANDINT2
Apr 2, 2013

This is one of the best Accounting teachers at University of Northern Iowa. He is brilliant and makes sure the students know the information. Very easy to approach. I had him for intermediate 1 and 2 and now will have him for Government and I can't wait that I will have taken every class he offers.

5.0
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ACCT3122
Apr 8, 2013

One of the best professors that I've had! He is very knowledgeable and wants you to know the information. He does make it extremely difficult tho, but it helps you prepare for the CPA. On a side note, interact with him as much as possible during class because he tends to pick favorites

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ACCT3122
Mar 3, 2014

Lindquist is by far the best professor in the College of Business. He is very helpful, and very approachable. People say he picks favorites, but I would argue that the people that say that are upset because they didn't get a good grade. You have to try hard in his class to get a good grade, unfortunately some people have to learn that the hard way!

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3122
Mar 3, 2014

You must come to class, expect a quiz everyday. He picks on everyone, prepare to answer questions. Prepare to devote 3 hours extra if not more per class.

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ACCT3112
Grade: A
May 14, 2014

Fantastic Professor! I don't think I have ever taken someone throughout my college career as passionate as Tim in teaching! He is very knowledgable. Exams are difficult, but practice makes perfect. Don't expect getting a good grade by not reading the chapter and not doing 20-30 practice problems. Accounting is a challenging major!

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ACCT3112
Grade: C+
Aug 15, 2015

Guy sis awesome

5.0
1.0
INT1ANDINT2
Grade: B-
Dec 16, 2015

Lindquist is the best professor on campus, he genuinely cares about his student. Intermediate 1 and 2 and going to be harder then anything you have ever taken so be prepared to work really really really hard for a C. Its worth it tho... accounting $$$

5.0
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ACCT3112
Grade: C
Dec 21, 2015

Professor Lindquist is one of the hardest teachers I've ever had but also one of the fairest. He really cares about each and every student. You can't say that for all teachers.

5.0
4.0
INTERMEDIATE1
Grade: A
Mar 8, 2016

You must be prepared for class every day. Make sure you have read the material and done the assigned homework before each class, you will have a quiz almost every day. Be prepared to talk and explain your logic. While he requires participation, it helps you understand the concepts better for the tests.

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INTER1
Grade: A-
Mar 23, 2016

Intermediate is very hard! But really rewarding once you finish it. Lindquist's tests are super difficult. There is always a curve! So you will likely fail the first test, but don't worry, because everyone did poorly. He does teach in a way that makes you remember the material. Homework is not graded, but going to class without it done is pointless

5.0
5.0
ACCT3122
Grade: A
Mar 30, 2016

Lindquist is one of the best professors in the college of business. However, his tests are very difficult. You must know the material forward and backward in order to get at least a 70. However, he is willing to help you in his office hours. Would recommend taking him if you are planning to take the CPA Exam.

5.0
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ACCT3122
Grade: B-
Apr 22, 2016

Lindquist is a very good professor. He cares about each and everyone of his students and is always available in his office if you need help. However, in order to get a decent grade in his class, you need to know everything forward and backward. So get ready to read each chapter at least 3 times, do 30+ problems, and not have a life at all.

1.0
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ACCT3122
Grade: Rather not say
May 21, 2016

Disappointed that a professor would need to curve that much to get his students to pass the class. Averages on tests usually hover around 50% and most students don't even finish them no matter who's well they know the material. I recommend taking this class with Deeds. If a professor has to curve that much just to pass the class. It's the teacher.

5.0
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ACCT3122
Grade: C
May 23, 2016

Professor Lindquist did a fantastic job with this class- I was really afraid to take Intermediate Accounting because of everything that I'd heard but he made it doable and understandable. And it isn't like I got an A or B. He's very fair.

5.0
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ACCT3122
Grade: B-
May 24, 2016

Had to retake this class but Lindquist does a very good job of teaching Intermediate. Very easy to understand and very helpful as well. However, his exams are difficult so you have to know everything forward and backwards in order to do well. Would recommend taking this class with him if you plan on becoming a CPA.

4.0
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INTACC1
Grade: B-
Jan 21, 2017
Would take again

Professor Lindquist is one of the best and most intelligent professors at UNI. The material is difficult, but he provides clear applications and explanations in his lectures. Be prepared when you come to class for quizzes. If you don't get something, ask questions or visit him in his office hours. He will help you without question. Good luck.

Tough Grader
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
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ACCT3122
Grade: A-
May 25, 2017
Would take again

Its kind of funny that these recent reviews suggest Professor Lindquist is the worst professor at UNI since he just won the outstanding professor award at UNI (1943 Teaching Excellence award). People that don't do the work always complain the most- This guy is awesome. And almost 1/2 the class were above a C for a final grade. Best teacher ever.

Tough Grader
Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
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INTERMED1
Dec 1, 2017
Would take again

Lindquist is such a good professor! The coursework is moderately challenging, but it is totally doable if you read the book and make an honest effort on homework. Homework isn't graded, and there are a lot of quizzes with gimme points to boost your grade. Tests will be curved, and you will live. Take him!

Get ready to read
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
TEST HEAVY
5.0
5.0
ACCT3120
Grade: C-
Dec 13, 2017
Would take again

Great Professor. Cares very much about the students and the material. Intermediate is tough, but he makes it bearable.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Tests are tough
3.0
2.0
ACCT2120
Grade: A
Sep 7, 2018
Would take again

Really friendly, kind professor. Chats a lot about personal things. Lots of class participation. Material is covered, but could probably be covered more efficiently. Randomly takes attendance for points. Will call on you at random in class.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
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4.0
ACCT2120
Grade: B-
Dec 19, 2018
Would take again

Random attendance and pop quizzes. Let's us use a note sheet for exams, so that help's a lot. There is homework for every chapter, but it's necessary to learn the material. He's not a bad teacher, it's just a hard subject. I felt like it was a little harder than it needed to be cause he's not used to teaching intro-level. Exams are long and hard.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
5.0
5.0
INT1ANDINT2
Grade: A-
May 13, 2019
Would take again

Intermediate 1 & 2 are the hardest classes I've ever taken. But if you put the time into it, you will pass. Takes random attendance or pop quizzes and randomly calls on everyone in class to participate. Tests are tough, must know the material inside and out to do well. Challenging class but Lindquist makes sure you find out if accounting is for you

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
5.0
ACCT2120
Grade: B
May 28, 2019
Would take again

An awesome teacher & lectures can be entertaining too. Be on your toes bc hell call out students, but he truly cares whether you understand. Hes laid back and goofy rather than intimidating. Youll learn how the material truly truly applies to daily life - not just memorization and regurgitation. Very difficult class, but accounting is hard man.

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
4.0
ACCT129
Grade: A+
Jul 20, 2019
Would take again

He. Is. The. Man! I got an A in the class, wasnt too hard I thought it was really easy tbh. Good guy. Good class. Take him again any semester. Love him.

Respected
Inspirational
Hilarious
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5.0
ACCT212O
Grade: C+
Apr 12, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Do not take him for accounting. I did not understand anything he taught and he calls on everyone. Random pop quizzes and attendance for points. Accounting is a very very hard class and I regret taking it with him.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
5.0
ACCT3120
Grade: B
Aug 19, 2020
Would take again

Tim is a very challenging professor but so is the CPA Exam. He really makes you figure out if accounting is for you or not. Study hard and do lots of problems from the book and you you don,t know something just ask him he loves getting asked questions and loves helping students.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Beware of pop quizzes
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INT1ANDINT2
Grade: B+
Mar 22, 2021
Would take again

Professor Lindquist is the best professor I've taken at UNI. He cares about his students and wants them to learn.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
ACCT3122
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 30, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Not my cup of tea. Had to drop and take it the next semester with a different professor. The questions he makes himself do not make sense. Also had him online for this and he expected us to attend 5 hours of zoom lectures while also watching 10-15 hours of pre-recorded vids every week. His class average is usually 60% so seems like a teaching issue

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
ACCT3112
Grade: B
May 5, 2021
Would take again

The class is challenging, but I learned a lot! Awesome professor!

1.0
4.0
INTAC1
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 9, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Do not recommend taking this guy if you are taking other classes. He makes accounting harder than it really is. He thinks he is the best accounting teacher, he is so full of himself. If you are aiming for better than a C then take someone else, this dude is not the move

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
5.0
ACCT3120
Grade: C+
Nov 15, 2021
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT TAKE ACCOUNTING with this guy! He has random pop quizzes, calls on everyone in class, he makes the test questions up himself that do not make sense. He makes accounting harder than it should be. The questions on the exams are questions that makes you work backwards, rarely gives you the information needed to figure it out. He should retire!

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
4.0
ACCT3120
Grade: C-
Dec 23, 2021
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT take him for Accounting, this class should not be this hard. He makes all test questions up himself and expects you to work backwards. I never finished an exam, save yourself the headache and take this class with a different professor.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
4.0
INTER1
Grade: C
Dec 31, 2021
Would take again

Guy is awesome. Dont believe the naysayers. They just couldnt hack it. Lindquist makes you work and he writes his own test questions so we cant cheat.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
5.0
3122
Grade: A-
May 6, 2022
Would take again

He is a very difficult professor and you need to consistently read and complete the before-class (ungraded) homework. He has pop quizzes more than 50% of classes. He calls on students regularly so you need to stay up to date on class material. He structures the class so you cannot get away with being lazy or slacking off and still passing.

Get ready to read
Beware of pop quizzes
Accessible outside class
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5.0
INT2
Grade: C-
May 27, 2022

If you take intermediate with him be prepared to read, read, and read in order to be ready for his pop quizzes that happen every other day. The class is honestly really hard and I was too focused on passing that I hardly learned anything. Calls on everyone, save yourself the headache, and take with a different professor. Skip semesters -- its okay!

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
5.0
ACCT3132
Grade: B+
Jul 12, 2022
Would take again

Professor Lindquist expects a lot from his students and those that put in the effort are rewarded from his knowledge and expertise in the field. Not only did he help me with the class but he also helped me obtain THREE internships.

5.0
5.0
ACCT3120
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2022
Would take again

Professor Lindquist is by far the best professor I have ever had. He is very tough, but is an excellent professor. I have learned so much from him. His exams are tough and you have to be ready for a pop quiz every class, but it is worth it.

Inspirational
Beware of pop quizzes
Accessible outside class
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

94%

Grade Predictor

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95% confidence
Based on 30 grades
Most common grades:
A (6)
B- (5)
A- (4)
Grade Distribution
A(7)B(8)C(9)D(2)F(0)A-/B+(6)
Based on 33 reported grades
A: 6
B-: 5
A-: 4
C+: 3
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