I just wanted to even out the last person's rating. I'll admit that his final isn't the easiest exam I've ever taken, but there's no reason why you shouldn't pass this man. I had no problem getting an A in the class.

He explains everything really well and really knows his stuff. As long as you go to class and take notes you'll do fine.

His first words to the class: "I am not here to be your friend! I could fail every single one of you and not lose one bit of sleep over it!" He's not a bad teacher, though, but not that easy.

I think he's a great teacher. He knows what he teaching and is very organized, although sometimes he does some mistakes on the board. His tests are somewhat hard, and having a quiz every week on friday isn't really a plus.

This is by far one of the best professors at VCU. You just don't understand how good of a professor he is until you take 410. I had him for 203 and I didn't think he was bad but I wasn't all that impressed. Then I had him for 410...I'd recommend him

He covers so much material in an organized manner. He will not answer questions in class because it slows him down. I learned a lot.

TRUST ME!!HIS TEST ARE A MIND GAME, BUT YOU LEARN! HE AINT EASY BUT HE IS GOOD. I HAD ALL F'S ON THE TESTS AND ALL A'S ON THE QUIZZES. I WENT TO HIS OFFICE AND HE TOLD ME ALL YOU NEED IS A C ON THE FINAL-STUDY THE QUIZZES AND YOU WILL DO IT. I PULLED OFF A C IN THAT CLASS.

I am getting a C in this class, because (at leastI feel) that his test are quite demanding. yet for some reason, I really feel like I get this accounting stuff...he won't avoid hurting your feelings, either. He just makes sure you know your stuff.

If you're tired of profs that get off topic and don't talk about the material this guy isn't one of them. Everything is very straight forward, and as long as you do the reading and homework you'll get an A. But beware, his tests can be a little tricky.

I admit he is a pretty good professor. Tests are kinda tough. Quizzes are usually easy. You definetely have to read the book bc part of his tests are based on facts (terms, formulas) along with the suggested hw problems he goes over in class. Gives a 4-5 pt curve to your grade at the end.

Demanding class, but not terribly hard if you do the work. Tests are a bit tricky but all the easy quizes make up for that.

talks fast. needs to slow down

I never would have made it through both accounting courses without him, he gives great examples and his tests are straight from the notes. It's a hard subject but he makes it more bareable. I miss his pink polo's a lot!

pay attention, do the homework, and whatever he does in class must be written down. he teaches accounting in the best way, by showing you examples and problems and working them out. the book should only be used for theory and homework. other than that,

Great Prof. Very Clear and direct. Beware tests are tricky, but final isn't so bad. Boring class, but who can help that?

He is the best teacher at VCU. He is the only prof I have that actually tests on what he teaches. He is funny and there are no surprises at all on tests. He made accounting 204 my favorite class...wish I took him for 203 b/c that prof. made me hate accounting.

He's cool. Didn't give any extra credit, though. If you get an A you'll have earned it. His tests are very straightforward. Know the material, do the hw, read the book and ask any questions (you will have them more than likely) and you'll do fine. I promise.

I like him a lot. you have to work hard for the grade!

He is very clear when he lectures and when he specifies 100 times about what he wants people to do and his grading is fair.

known's his stuff. great instructor

very good prof.

for this class, you need to listen and take good note, don't miss class because he will collect homeworks, his homeworks aren't bad, they actually help you to do on tests, and for our class Fall 2009, quizes are optional but I recommend to take the quizes bc they will help you on tests also. Make sure you need to know really well on the homeworks

I have taken Mr. Edmunds for multiple sections of accounting. He likes to rant, he is hard, but he is fair. I learned more from him than any of my "easy" professors. Since he is a real life accountant, he teaches you the real world accounting perspective.

GO TO CLASS! TAKE NOTES! RECORD LECTURES! STUDY! He may be intimidating during lecture, but altogether nice and willing to help you during office hours. There is an enormous amount of material to absorb, you need to FORCE yourself to study at least a couple hours a day to get through. You will learn tons, and be amply prepped for tax on CPA Exam

He's hard but he's pretty fair. He can be a little cranky and he is a little intimidating, but he is a good teacher overall, and fair. His class is hard because he doesn't cut corners. You need to read the book, go to every class, and study. a lot. I recommend not taking the 50 minute section if possible, it's not enough time.

Quizzes are easy, tests are hard, final was insanely ridiculous (and count 35% of you final grade), very good teacher though. He can be intimidating but answers all questions that are asked during class and gives you a generous curve (could be up to 7 or 8 pts) when semester is over. I recommend him, don't expect an easy A though....it's accounting

Knows his stuff and is a great teacher although this is a crazy hard class. You absolutely need to come to every class. Quizzes every day, but they are easy and on the material from the class before. Tests are hard, but fair. You won't have a lot of surprises, but Adv. Tax is just a hard subject.

Extremely straight foward about what is expected to succeed. However, his tests are very tough. This class will take up most of your time so don't take with other demanding classes. Gives you the option to take a quiz once a week. DO NOT opt out of them. They are easy and will help your grade and to stay on top of the material.

Best accounting professor I've had. Hard but great at teaching and making it understandable. Fair and respectful/helpful to students who put in real effort. Intolerant of those who don't and then ask stupid questions. Tough class, lots of study time. Weekly quizzes, tests are hard but not intentionally tricky. Know your stuff inside and out.

Great professor. The course is hard per se, but the explanation makes it easy. Attend every class and take notes. This stuff is numbers, so you have to be precise. The difficulty of the class prepares for better record keeping and financial management. If you have a question, do your research then ask, just show that you've done your work.

Great teacher. Covers all the difficult material in a manner that helps you understand. Is clear about what is going to be on his exams and exams are fair. Some material is in the textbook that you have to get on your own ... a very fair approach.

Attendance isn't mandatory but you should come to class and take notes. Quizzes are easy and test are somewhat hard. If you study and understand you'll be fine. His class isn't overwhelming at all. He's kinda grumpy though lol but nothing serious.

This course is pretty difficult material. My suggestions: DO NOT take with a heavy course load. This class will eat all your free time. READ and then RE-READ exam questions. Many missed questions because of one minor detail.(His true/false q's are incredibly ambiguous) Most of my understanding came from studying the Homework answers. GOOD LUCK!

He may be rude at times but the class was not so bad. You have a quiz every friday (3-5 question pretty easy) and you get to drop 2 of your lowest quiz grades. The test is pretty difficult but go over the quiz, READ the book, do the assignments(activities/exercise) it WILL be helpful for the T/F questions on the test.

If you want to expand your accounting knowledge take this class. Maybe the best professor I've had in my life. But no it's not easy and this final I'm studying for is taking me days to study. Oh also, you will be frightened to ask a question in class. And yes you need the text book. Also, opt out of taking quizes you'll thank me later.

Great professor! Edmunds sounds strict and angry, but that's just his style. helps to go to his office hours, and he'll tell you why you failed his exam. Take good lecture notes, Edmunds has no powerpoint slides. Also do practice exam problems. AND do not accept the offers of skipping quizzes/tests!! You need every point that you can get!

Old school professor here! He doesn't bore you to death with PowerPoints like every other professor at VCU. He actually teaches! Imagine that! You will have to study. You will read. But when you finish this class you'll be so well versed in the IRC that you may as well be a CPA already! This guy is one of the best teachers I've ever had. Take him!!

Honestly one of the best professors I have ever taken! This class is difficult. With that being said, I don't think there is anyone more qualified to take you into the netherworld which is the Internal Revenue Code. You will read until your eyes give up. You will curse the day you were born. But you will be educated and you will feel accomplished!

Difficult class. Edmunds uses no Powerpoint slides so have that notepad/laptop ready to jot down notes because Edmunds will spit helpful exam info at you and draw examples on his whiteboard. Exams are tough. Edmunds will test your reading skills. But the tips he gives for the CPA exam is helpful and he helps 1on1 during office hours.

Edmunds might be my favorite professor I've had at VCU. His classes are long and tough to comprehend at times, but he does his best to make you learn. He stresses important things and curves your final based on the type of student you are. He is a great guy and is a times pretty funny. Definitely take him.

Since ACCT 405 is a required class for Accounting Majors, take Edmunds. As others have stated, he does not use powerpoint, but will use the whiteboard to enhance or clarify his lecture. Read the chapter before coming to class. A lot of tax code is memorization but Edmunds will explain what it means and why. I am definitely taking 410 with Edmunds.

Professor Edmunds is probably the best professor at VCU. His teaching style is exceptional, and his tests and quizzes are exactly word for word what he said in class. I received a 42.2 on the first test and I ended up getting a C in the class. He notices if you put in the effort, the VCU accounting program needs more dedicated teachers like him.

I'm studying for the REG section of the CPA exam right now, and I can't imagine taking this test without having had Edmunds for tax. He's a tough professor but you will learn a lot, and he's an entertaining lecturer. I took both 405 and 410 with him, and they were by far my favorite accounting classes at VCU.

Edmunds isn't for everyone. He is one of my favorite professors at VCU, but read the text before coming to class. T/F and multiple choice test format. T/F is taken from close reading of the text & multiple choice is heavily weighted & taken from concepts learned in class. Went a little too fast near the end, but he takes his time in the beginning

One of the best profs of my college career. I find his lectures incredibly easy to understand and thorough. For this class, he had plenty of h/w and provided us with the solutions. Spells out what the exams go over. I mostly studied my notes and did well. One of the few professors who actually seems to like his students, personable and humble imo.

His class is pretty simple and easy to pass as long as your do your work. He uses an online free textbook, and expects you to read it. I find the textbook easy to read, and easy to understand. People leaving reviews about how terrible he is probably aren't reading the book. The class is simple and I like the set-up of the tests.

Professor Edmunds is Awesome! he is funny and sarcastic in class. Doing well in his class is not hard. I took him over the summer and struggled because it was a tough subject at an advanced pace. Read the textbook and ask questions. He doesn't mind repeating himself 10 times, as long as you understand it. Great Professor, definitely would take him!

The reason I'm going into taxhad him for 405 and 410. His lectures are very clear and easy to follow, colored with anecdotes from his 40+ years of experience; he explains everything far better than the textbook ever could (but still read the book). The material is difficult by nature, but I don't think anyone could teach it better than Edmunds.

Amazing Professor. Pay attention in class, take detailed notes, do the homework, and arrive on time. If you listen in class, you will do well.

This class is the hardest I've taken at VCU. The material is complex, prepare to do a few hours of reading/studying outside of class every week, and before each test. Final grades are calculated as follows: 3x test (16% each), quiz average (16%), "classwork" (4%), final exam (32%).

Professor Edmund's is a great professor. He is passionate about what he does and loves teaching people his passion! The material is very challenging and his teaching style is vague but if you keep notes of what he says you'll pass the class. He curves grade so that if you put in the effort, you will pass.

Pop quizzes where he throws you an easy lob. Its good if you read the book before a lecture.

Professor Edmunds is very knowledgeable on tax and gives good examples in class that are important to understanding the content and doing well on the test. His lectures are long so it is important to do whatever it takes to stay focused.

Gives great lecture notes to follow. Read them thoroughly along with the chapters, and you'll have no issues with earning a good grade. Pop quizzes once a week - but if you read the material beforehand, you're good to go. Personality is dry, old-school humor. You'll get out what you put into the class. Fair and overall a great Professor!

Went into this class terrified, but was pleasantly surprised. If you attend class (or even if not as exams are open book & take home), you will do well--and he curves VERY graciously. Can come off as harsh, but not like the reviews. He just has a dry sense of humor & wants you to understand the material. Very experienced in tax. Favorite professor.

The course content, the teacher, and his instructional methods were very good. However, the teacher could improve the experience by utilizing the ebook more, as covering 40-page chapters in just two days made it difficult to absorb all the material.

He is a hardass but the quizzes are T/F at most 5 questions, his tests are open note open book and if he likes your class and follow his very specific instructions on how he receives the test then every test will be take home. he also at least drops the lowest quiz grade at the end of semester