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Financial Accounting

3.0

credits

Average Course Rating

(4.26)

The course in Financial Accounting is designed for anyone who could be called upon to analyze and/or communicate financial results and/or make effective financial decisions. As accounting is described as a language, this course focuses on the vocabulary and processes by which all financial transactions are captured and communicated with an emphasis on using quantitative data to interpret financial performance.

Fall 2012

(4.62)

Fall 2012

(4.27)

Fall 2012

(3.59)

Fall 2013

(4.6)

Fall 2013

(4.32)

Fall 2013

(4.45)

Fall 2014

(4.5)

Fall 2014

(4.71)

Fall 2014

(4.32)

Spring 2013

(4.29)

Spring 2013

(3.08)

Spring 2013

(4.21)

Spring 2013

(4.66)

Spring 2014

(3.97)

Spring 2014

(4.56)

Spring 2014

(4.18)

Spring 2014

(4.3)

Spring 2015

(4.4)

Spring 2015

(4.44)

Spring 2015

(4.62)

Spring 2023

(4.21)

Spring 2023

(4.11)

Spring 2023

(3.93)

Summer 2023

(3.92)

Fall 2012

Professor: Annette Leps

(4.62)

Students noted that the professor is a clear lecturer and enthusiastic about the subject. However, some found it hard to follow the material because the course moved too fast. They also said the exam questions were often unexpected. Students recommended having practice tests and covering the material in more depth. Overall, students said this course is a good introduction to financial accounting, and is somewhat math-heavy. If students put in effort and do the homework they wil do wel .

Fall 2012

Professor: Lawrence Aronhime

(4.27)

Students enjoyed the engaging and interactive lectures. The negative aspect of the course was the heavy workload. Some students also felt the professor was unapproachable and intimidating. Students suggested that the course would be improved if the professor taught slower and included more examples. The course does not assume students have any background knowledge in accounting. Students said the course is a lot of work, but it is manageable as long as you make an effort to keep up with it.

Fall 2012

Professor: Gail Wright

(3.59)

Students enjoyed improving their financial literacy and appreciated that the workload was not very heavy. They said the professor was approachable and helpful. They did not like the long, once-a-week lecture format. Suggestions for improvement included splitting the lecture into two sessions and using visual aids during the lectures. Students recommended attending the lectures and doing the homework problems even though they are not mandatory.

Fall 2013

Professor: Sean Furlong

(4.6)

Students who took this course found the professor to be interested in making sure that everyone understood the concepts taught in class. Students found the lectures to be engaging, and believed that they learned a lot of information over the course of the semester. Students did not like the weekly quizzes, which they found took too much time to study for on top of everything else. They also did not like how inconsistent the homework was, and wished that they’d been given more time to complete these assignments. Suggestions for improvement included spending more time reviewing some of the more difficult concepts in class, and either making some of the homework optional or allowing some of the quizzes to be completed at home. Prospective students should plan to complete the practice problems from the book, and keep up to date with the PowerPoint slides by reviewing them for quizzes. The course had a heavy workload but students thought that they came out with a good understanding of accounting because of it.

Fall 2013

Professor: Annette Leps

(4.32)

Students found the professor to be one of the best aspects of this course. She taught the materials in a enthusiastic and thorough way, and wanted to make sure that students knew and understood the materials. Students did not like the professor’s use of the Blackboard, and they would have preferred PowerPoint slides that they could have referred to at a later time. Students also suggested having the lecture three times a week to shorten the class time and al ow for more time to discuss concepts in greater depth. Prospective students who are considering an entrepreneurial business of any sort are strongly recommended to take this course. Students should be wil ing to do the homework in order to stay up to date with the materials and ask questions if they do not understand any concepts since the materials are cumulative.

Fall 2013

Professor: Lawrence Aronhime

(4.45)

Students found that the best aspects of this course included the professor, who made the class lectures as engaging and concise as possible. Students thought that they gained a solid understanding of accounting. They did not like the pop quizzes and found that the homework load was a bit much at times. Suggestions for improvement included providing deeper discussions of some of the concepts so that students can better learn how to apply the methods to selected problems. Prospective students are highly encouraged to take this course with this professor, despite the heavy workload. Any students with an interest in accounting, business, or finance are encouraged to take this course.

Fall 2014

Professor: Annette Leps

(4.5)

Students praised this course for having a talented instructor who presented topics with clarity during lectures. Perceived issues with the course varied. Many students didn’t have any issues with the course, however some students found that the course material could be boring or involve a lot of memorizing. Suggestions for improvement varied. While many students didn’t have any issues with the course some students wanted the course to offer additional ways to practice the material such as take-home tests or example problems. Prospective students should know that students found the course had fair grading and a manageable workload.

Fall 2014

Professor: Sean Furlong

(4.71)

Students praised this course for having an enthusiastic instructor who students complimented for making the dry subject matter enjoyable. Students had few issues with the course, although multiple students found that the quizzes and exams could be tedious and difficult. Suggestions for improvement included a desire by multiple students that the course have fewer exams and al ow students to use cheat sheets on tests. In addition, some students wanted additional homework assignments and practice problems in order to help them learn the material. Prospective students should know that students found the course had an amazing instructor and students believed that a background in macro- and micro-finance was helpful.

Fall 2014

Professor: Lawrence Aronhime

(4.32)

Students praised this course for having an amazing instructor who clearly conveyed topics and used his personal experience to engage students. Students found few issues with the course although some students thought the course had too much homework, much of which was tedious. Suggestions to improve the course were few as wel . Some students did wish the course focused more on teaching them how to use Excel while others wanted the course to examine additional case studies. Prospective students should know that students found the course could cover dul material, however the course was enlivened by an interesting and helpful instructor

Spring 2013

Professor: Annette Leps

(4.29)

The best aspects of this course included the instructor’s effective style of teaching and the concise presentation of the fundamentals of financial accounting. One student felt the homework was not always relevant to the lectures. Another student felt the duration of the class was too lengthy. Suggestions included slowing the pace of the class and utilizing PowerPoint slides. Prospective students should know that it’s imperative to keep up with the work and to go to the instructor for help as needed.

Spring 2013

Professor: Gail Wright

(3.08)

The best aspects of this course included the online components that provided students with guidance through the material, and the fact that the instructor was both knowledgeable and helpful. Some students felt the instructor often went off on tangents during the lecture. Also, students wished the instructor would have incorporated visual aids. Suggestions included replacing the quizzes with 119mandatory homework assignments and offering the class twice a week as opposed to only once. Prospective students should know this is a work-intensive course.

Spring 2013

Professor: Lawrence Aronhime

(4.21)

The best aspects of this course included the particular focus on group-discussion as opposed to lecturing; also, students appreciated the instructor’s ability to relate the material to realistic situations and the engaging manner with which he taught the class. Some students felt that having homework due every class was excessive. Students also felt the case studies were tacked onto the end of the semester as “busy work.” Suggestions included introducing the cases earlier in the semester and providing more opportunities for the students to work through problems in class. Prospective students should know that this course is work-intensive.

Spring 2013

Professor: Sean Furlong

(4.66)

The best aspects of this course included the instructor’s concise presentation of the material, and the PowerPoint slides that he provided were very useful. One student felt being required to learn definitions and vocabulary was excessive. Another student struggled with the amount of incorrect material given in the lecture notes. Suggestions included providing students with a definitive formula for quizzes and exams and posting the slides online pre-lecture. Prospective students should know that there are frequent quizzes given and multiple tests administered in this class.

Spring 2014

Professor: Marci DeVries

(3.97)

The best aspects of this course were the professor’s ful -of-energy teaching style and the class as a whole. The final presentation gave students the spotlight to shine as a real Marketing professional, and the lectures were effective at guiding them through the material. The daily quizzes were the worst aspects of this course because many students thought they were useless and ridiculous. Suggestions for improvement include: focused exams, more guest speakers, and a change of how much the group project is worth. Prospective students should realize that this course isn’t a joke and that they are expected to get their hands dirty.

Spring 2014

Professor: Sean Furlong

(4.56)

The professor of this course was highly recommended because of his ability to make dense, difficult, and uninteresting material intriguing. He also had a sense of humor and wore incredible ties. Students enjoyed the straightforward exams and reading articles showed them real world implications of topics covered in class. Homework assignments were often given last minute and the students were unable to keep exams after they got them back. In addition, the professor was inconsistent with his terminology and made things confusing. Suggestions for improvement include: practice problems before exams, keeping exams for reviewing purposes, and more time spent on the last two chapters. Prospective students should know that the course is not easy, but the professor does his best to help.

Spring 2014

Professor: Lawrence Aronhime

(4.18)

Prospective students interested in any finance-related careers would enjoy this course. The small class size ensured that students were grasping the material, and at the end of the semester, the professor went back and reviewed sections or concepts that students need extra help on. During lecture, practice problems were reviewed and cheat sheets could be used on exams. But the work load was heavy and case studies were time consuming. Students suggested that the pace of the class be a little slower, that homework be due once a week instead of every class and more in-depth lectures.

Spring 2014

Professor: Annette Leps

(4.3)

The professor of this course was very thorough while teaching and didn’t waste in class time. Instead, she delved into al the important accounting principles and procedures during each class period. The weekly quizzes reinforced understanding for students and the course did not require too much work. Sometimes the professor taught too quickly and the exams were tricky and had a low margin of error. It was suggested by students that cheat sheets be acceptable to use on exams, more case studies be done, review sessions implemented before exams, and a slower teaching pace be used. Prospective students should do al their work so they can stay on top of everything.

Spring 2015

Professor: ENTREPRENUERSHIP & MANAGEMENT

(4.4)

The best aspects of this course included the responsive and knowledgeable instructor, manageable workload, and the development of applicable financial skills. Some students felt that the course load was overwhelming, and that material was boring and difficult to understand at times. Students would have preferred to keep past exams in order to study from for new exams. Suggestions for improvement included assigning practice problems as homework, giving more detailed feedback on quizzes and exams, and having fewer quizzes and more explanations on concepts. Prospective students wil gain a good foundation for understanding accounting. Students should be aware that this course is fair but challenging and should stay on top of all assignments and readings.

Spring 2015

Professor: Lawrence Aronhime

(4.44)

The best aspects of the course included the helpful TA who gave comprehensive exam review sessions and the dynamic professor who was knowledgeable and engaging. Students felt that there was a steep learning curve and that the course was difficult overal . Homework was tedious and there were assignments due every class period. Suggestions for improvement included solving practice problems on the board, slowing down the pace of the course in order to better explain concepts, and having more opportunities for feedback on cases. Prospective students interested in accounting and business are encouraged to take this course. Students should attend al lectures as attendance is important to understanding concepts and the instructor gives pop quizzes.

Spring 2015

Professor: Sean Furlong

(4.62)

The best aspects of this course included the responsive and knowledgeable instructor, manageable workload, and the development of applicable financial skills. Some students felt that the course load was overwhelming, and that material was boring and difficult to understand at times. Students would have preferred to keep past exams in order to study from for new exams. Suggestions for improvement included assigning practice problems as homework, giving more detailed feedback on quizzes and exams, and having fewer quizzes and more explanations on concepts. Prospective students wil gain a good foundation for understanding accounting. Students should be aware that this course is fair but challenging and should stay on top of all assignments and readings.

Spring 2023

Professor: Sean Furlong

(4.21)

Spring 2023

Professor: Annette Leps

(4.11)

Spring 2023

Professor: Jane Schlegel

(3.93)

Summer 2023

Professor: Lawrence Aronhime

(3.92)

Lecture Sections

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A. Leps
12:00 - 13:15

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J. Schlegel
13:30 - 14:45

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A. Leps
10:30 - 11:45

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C. Hansen
10:30 - 11:45