Difficult,but NO DOUBT you will actually LEARN from him.Put forth required effort for a PASSING grade(he's VERY CLEAR about what those are on the first day)and SEEK OUT his help, and he will do all he can to help.Effectively includes REAL WORLD concepts.

If you do the reading and work the exercises, you should pass the class. His tests are on the tough side. He wants you to apply the concepts and think. You have to study. He likes students to ask questions. A bit too political in his off-handed comments.

I thought he'd be very hard and impossible. No doubt he's hard but you WILL learn. He's funny too. No need to use the book, he's got his own set of hand outs and problems. You can get a second chance on one of the tests. Class is out of 300 points only!!

forces you to really learn the basics

The class looks hard at the begining but he is a great teacher. His demo problems are very well thaought through and if you know them well, you'll do well on the tests. He makes yu work hard on your own.

This professor is very good because he helps students to understand this class. It's easy to pass his class-- All you need to understand is the problems that he shows during the class, and then you will pass the class easily!! :)

Good lecture and clear concept but the exams are hard. Good demo problems and requires a lot of effort in this class

Tough grading, but C starts at 50%, and other grades are lower percentage. Only tests count toward grade. Concentrating on his study problems are the key to doing well in the class. Don't take his attitude personally. Good Luck.

Great Professor that really challenges your thinking/learning. He is preparing students for courses down the road, but very tough exams. If you know your stuff(study hard, do all the HW), you should get like at least a B in his class.

Amazing teacher! At first he seemed scary and hard, but he's not. Do the homework problems, and you'll do fine on the test. I learned a lot from him.

This is THE BEST prof at SJSU for accounting. He is very consistent with this demo problems and his tests. You WILL learn aLOT from him. He's awsome and I recommend him to everyone.

one of the BEST.... really good teacher for accounting. Prepares you for the real world. NO need for the book in this class. He has his own worksheets and hand outs. Do the practice test and KNOW his worksheets then you're all set. :)

Very Hard, but easy person

He is knowledgeable, but he brings in personal issues that are unprofessional and not classroom appropriate. He tends to have a superiority complex and seems to enjoy when students are intimidated by him. I learned a lot, especially about hippy behavior

if you do homework, you will get an A. Exam is almost copied from HW. He is not a tough grader. at the scond exam, 65% of our class got 90+. Much easier than another teacher, Tureesky.

I've heard a lot of bad comments about this teacher but I took his class anyways. Good thing I did! I am learning a lot from this class. I am learning more than i've expected to. He's a good teacher. His lectures and class problems are challenging, but it helps a lot in understanding concepts.

Don't listen to all the hype. He isn't easy but he's not hard either. His exams are very similiar to the worksheets he gives out in class. Understand them inside out and you will do fine. Reading the book is pointless except for answering the homework questions which are also on the exam.

Black is very entertaining. He is challenging, but as long as you listen and go to class you will do fine. I never opened the book or did HW problems, but I still did very well. Not difficult, just need to use your brain instead of trying to memorize everything.

A good professor, very nice guy, but he can be a little scary at first. Make no mistake - his tests are HARD. You must know exactly what you are doing or don't bother showing up. The good news is, forget about reading the book. Just go to class and do the assigned homework, and you'll be fine.

Great teacher and a nice guy, but scary at first. His tests were hard, but if you study the notes and do the problems in the book you will get a good grade. I would highly recommend this teacher.

If you can't pass his class, you should not be an accounting major.

Black is an awesome teacher. You will be very intimadated the first couple weeks, but i think he's just trying to weed everyone out. His lectures are extremly relvant to the class, and he is the easiest grader ever, if you don't get the problem right he will always give partial credit. Just study hard for the tests and you'll pass easily

He is the best professor ever. His handbook makes classs, so much easier, and his knowlege is very broad. He is entretaining and gives you partial credit for problems on the exam. His class in challenging and you do have to study hard.

His lectures are very clear. He covers only the important parts from the book so we don't have to read a lot. Exams are difficult. You will definitely pass his class, but not easy to get high grade.

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This was a very interesting class but very difficult. I took his class over the summer so it was even more accelerated. In order to succeed you should attend all the classes, purchase the course reader, and spend hours studying for the exams. He even gives

4 exams, i got A's with lecture notes only. no need for book though it may help to do practice problems from it. just study from lecture notes and you should pass easily. Must go to class everyday or you will miss out on a lot of learning. Entertaining cynical manner at times. Talks fast but clear. Highly recommended

i thought he was very hard..but he is very very easy! he grades exam pretty easily as long as you know the concept..i thought i would get F on my 1st exam but I got an A after all..

Interesting teacher. No need for the book, as long as you attend class EVERY DAY, just study from in class notes and you will pass. I thought he did a great job teaching the concepts

Are you guys talking about the right teacher? I think he is very easy. Not a lot homework, no need for book. Just come to class everyday, pay attention. Thats all I did. On the exams, even you mess up, but you show him that you understand, you still get points.

so theres a lot of controversy n mixed reviews on this teacher. personally i think the complainers are ppl who are lazy n just forcing themselves thru school. just go to class everyday, go over his lecture notes (which are VERY clear) a couple times, and you should pass at least with a B quite easily. i got an A so its totally do-able.

He is a very good teacher. He has his owned style of teaching. As long as you study from his note you will be safe. Try not to missed his lecture. He seem hard to approach, but don't be afraid to step up and ask him questions; he will be glad to help you.

I dont know why people complain about him. His attitude is bad, but his exams are easy if you pay attention to his lecture and go over his reader. Doing the homework helps a lot too. He gives partial credit on the exam. Easy to pass the class, but difficult to get an A.

I loved this teacher. He is a very smart man, and his reader is extremly helpful. His tests are hard but he gives lots of credit even though the answer may be wrong. I recommend taking him only if you're an accounting major though. You have to be serious about his class.

I took this class in the fall with Jenkins and got an F. I took Black's class in the summer and got a B+, just a few points shy of an A-. He is funny and his workbook helps A LOT. STUDY the workbook and the homework and you will pass the class. His lectures are detailed so don't skip class! Easy to pass, hard to get an A.

People are whiners, go to class, pay attention, if necessary do some homework and/or reading (I didn't) and you will pass his class. Lecture notes are helpful for following lectures. I had 121A and 122A at the same time with him, and have A's in both, just pay attention in class.

Guys stop complaining about Prof Black. He is a great teacher who teaches/explain the accounting concepts and you have to do your part to apply it. He does show how you apply the concepts. On your part, you must attend every single lesson and study his reader/do his assignment hw. He is very approachable to help you during his office hrs. I have a

I think Black is not that tough. In his class, 1) I don't do any homework. 2) I never read the textbook. 3) He gives lots partial credit in the exam even the answer is wrong. What you need to do is to spend a day to study his notes before the tests. He is very easy, so don't worry. My friends and I all got 95 and above grade for each exam.

Black is a skeptic. If your overly emotional don't take his class. He knows his stuff and is good at relaying information for everyone to understand. He doesn't always follow the book, so buy the lecture notes and make sure to know journal entries for exams.

Good professor that explains the practice problems during class time. The course reader was good b/c it helped me to study for Prof Black's exams.

He is a nice teacher. Do your homework and study his notes and you'll be fine. He gives so much partial credit its ridiculous. He returns exam grades in as quick as 24 hours. He explains things clearly. Just because his exams aren't multiple choice doesn't mean his class is hard.

I took his class last year but I never got a chance to write about him. He is great! Eveybody told me he is really hard but he was the easiest professor for me. If you do your hw and study the course reader, you will be fine. He is so cool and he makes fun of the whole world which is so funny.

Professor Black is the best accounting teacher at SJ State. He gives a lot of homework assignments but it really helps you understand the concepts. His test are more like his examples rather than the homework. Study his examples and you should do good.

Cost Accounting is a fun class to take, Black makes it understandable, go to his class, do all the problems in his own workbook and you should get at least a B in the class, 4 tests for the class, homework does not count for grade but if you dont do it he marks down your overall grade, show up and do your work and you will get a good grade

Students just need to understand that this is a difficult course. Yes, we have to spend a lot of money on textbooks, but at least we can use it for 121B. Also, being about to use WebCt allowed the students to get help from one another. Just be careful when taking exams. It does get a little confusing when you're stressed out about doing well on it.

This class was hard for me, but I like Professor Black. He is intimidating when you first meet him, but he's pretty cool. For those people who are complaining about him, they're just lazy people looking for an easy grade. If you're willing to put the effort into his class, you'll get a lot out of it. He gives a lot of resources that you can use.

The lecture is different than the textbook. However, reading the textbook before attending the class is helpful. Students expect to work together and spend hours to study and struggle on their on. However, the exams aren't that hard. The final grade is based on the average of 4 exams. So make sure you study hard from the beginning!

121a hard class, but you only need 59% to pass. The book isnt that helpful but the notebook he has you buy is whats important. Study like hell. If you can answer the sample exams on your own, then you can pass.

I had him for two classes in a row, and he wasn't bad at all. I never felt intimidated from him.If you meet him for office hours he's really helpful. He uses a work book he made for the classroom. Book helps a lot! You just need to do all of the online homework and you should be able to pass the class

He provides a really good workbook which you have to study to understand basic concepts. Do the online homework - similar problems show up on his exams. He is a good teacher, but you need to pay attention. He gave an extra credit assignment and also extra credit questions on his exams. Bottom line - go to class!

Class had a midterm and a final both worth 200 pts. The course reader wasnt helpful.He creates a seating chart after the first 2 weeks.His lectures are just him going over the course reader. All the questions on the test are from the ONLINE HW!! He's a nice guy but not a great teacher. He loves bashing on corporations(gets annoying after a while)!

Cool guy and willing to help you. This class, however, is hard. Didn't really use the book. The online homework is difficult and you have to buy it (even tho it's not graded). It supposedly helps you understand the concepts in this class. The class has two tests worth 40% and 60% of the grade. Do your best to learn the mat'l, good luck.

Nice, guy great sense of humor. Crystal clear lectures, there should be no need to even ask questions as he explains everything. Tests are straight forward and relate closely to the HW. I do not know why everyone is complaining. If you want to learn a lot about accounting, take this class.

His class is not easy, but I learned alot from him. He gives you lots of resources: his reader, online HW (you must do the HW to do well on the test), and an online practice test. Entire grade is from exams. He gives bonus points on at least one exam. I took him for both 121A and 122A, and I would take him again if I could.

Great Professor! Has a Unique Style of Teaching. If you want your accounting or finance degree, from SJSU to mean something. You Must take him! Crystal Clear Lectures!!!!!

black is a very clear professor. 13 conceptual quizzes, 4 exam, online hwk, and lean smart assignment(gravy points). This class has a a lot of extra credit during on the exam and bonus quizzes. Whatever he lecture in class is on the exam. Do not study from the online hwk. It is harder than the exam. Keep it simple in this class and pay attention.

the class is not that hard nut it is not an easy class too. you have to understand the concept. 2 midterms ,1 final and online HW and Learn smart (easy point to earn). exams are easier than HW but you don't have to memorize the concept you have to understand to analyze.

Professor Black is tough, but fair. The homework is virtually free points (use the "check work" option at the bottom of each problem!). His partial credit system is the most generous of any professor I've ever had, but the difficulty level of his exams makes it necessary. This class requires a firm understanding of the fundamentals. NOT an easy A.

Professor Black is hard, but fair grading! Attention! You have to study hard! If you work hard, you should be OK, otherwise, take another professor. Two midterms, 1 final (250 each), online homework and learn smart (350 pts total).I finally got an A in this class.

2 tests (250 points each), online homework (350 points), and 1 final (250 points). Go to class and know the material in his purple book and you will be fine. Black is great guy with real world experience who does not hold your hand but wants you to succeed. Everyone that has a problem with him is because they did not put the time in. Got a B.

You must understand the concepts in his purple reader. Tests are based on his reader and homework. Two midterm exams (250 points each - 11 problems - No multiple choices). One final 250 pts with 8 problems. All test must be done in 75 minutes and no notes & calc. allowed on test. He provided his calculators on test. Online HW=350 pts. Got an "A"

Black is a traditional gatekeeper for the accounting major. If you aren't an accounting major, I would not advise taking him. If you have a strong interest in learning accounting thoroughly, he is a tough but fair professor. Partial credit is generous.

Assigns a lot of homework which helps boost your grade and practice the concepts. Homework includes examples which makes it easy to learn. Exams are fair, practice exams on textbook website help. It is a lot of work, but all upper division accounting is. His reader makes it easier to study. Much more helpful than others profs I've had. Fast grader.

You know that scene in Saving Private Ryan when they hit Omaha Beach? The ramp on the landing craft came down and everyone was killed, that was the first test/midterm. Study a good 20-30 hours for that first test/midterm. The final...just watch We Were Soldiers, you'll understand.

This class isn't easy, there's a lot of material you have to go over in order to get a good grade. Additionally, there's a variety of homework, quizzes, and tests so be ready to put in a lot of hours for work. However, I can honestly say that your grade will be dependent on how much work you put in. He gives partial credit on tests which is a plus.

Prepare to work for it, read ahead for class. Exams are tough, mostly because of the alotted time. The grading on exams is more than fair and there is plenty of partial credit given. Homework is 15%, 2 exams 45%, and a 40% final.

If you want an easy A go elsewhere. If you are not afraid of a lot of work and want to learn take Black. He gives you a lot of tools to learn but you have to work very hard. Do not take 2 classes with Black in the same semester, the work load will be too much. I took Black twice most people don't. He gives a lot of partial credit on tests.

2 tests and 1 final. Around 85% needed for an A and 60% for a C. Tests are not multiple choice so there is a lot of partial credit. There is time pressure during the exams because there is so much to do, but if you're prepared you should get through it all. You will definitely learn a lot and his lectures are essential to understanding the material

He is a great professor. Tests are tough mainly because of the allotted time. The test format look like CPA exam, so taking his class you can get used to with CPA exam. However,you only need 60% for passing his class. he grade easy, and he gave a lot of extra credit and partial credit. He is very generous in giving students bonus points.