AI Rate Professor

Accounting

Michael Riordan

ACCT067B · ACCT67A · ACCT1A · ACCT067A · ACCT1C · ACCT67B · ACCTGTAX1 · ACCNT67AB · ACCT61 · ACC67B · 23 lifetime ratings

AI rating
100/100
RMP rating
4.7/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
2.8

The decision

Take him if you want a clear and supportive accounting professor, but , and .

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear LecturerCaringFunny And EngagingLenient GraderStudent-Friendly Exams
  • Students consistently describe Riordan as , and .
  • The course is not effortless because accounting and , and attention.
  • Grades and exams are generally student-friendly, with multiple comments pointing to lenient .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

84/100

Getting an A looks very realistic because and exams are manageable, but , and attendance.

Online evidence points to manageable work and , while and open-note exam comments.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

66/100

The subject can be detailed and fast, especially tax accounting, but succeed.

Online students describe the material as not hard, while tax content.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

57/100

Attendance is often not officially mandatory, but , and comments like skip class and you .

Online reviews mostly say attendance is not mandatory but recommended, while in-person reviews include both optional attendance and .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

98/100

Students overwhelmingly recommend him because , and makes difficult accounting topics manageable.

Both online and slightly more focused on accessibility and in-person reviews on teaching energy.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

86/100

Most grade evidence is strong, with several A , and only one old grade dispute.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize clear grading and manageable exams, while , and one older concern about a disputed grade.

Workload

Moderate

58/100

The workload is manageable but not light because students mention , and textbook use.

Format shift

Online reviews mention weekly quizzes and homework, while in-person reviews mention reading, tests, multi-step calculations, and occasional heavy workload.

Teaching experience

Excellent

95/100

Students repeatedly describe him as , and willing to help.

Format shift

and help with homework, while in-person reviews strongly praise humor, clarity, real-world examples, and expertise.

Assessment method

Balanced

63/100

, and projects rather than relying only on exams or only on assignments.

Format shift

Online reviews mention homework, quizzes, exams, and finals, while , and in-class finals.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

18 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

, and real-world examples, while noting that accounting and tax content can be fast or detailed.

Main concern

Some in-person classes .

What students said

“The tax code is hell, but Prof. Riordan will break down super detailed rules & concepts into smaller steps”
ACCT067A
“ .”
ACCT67A
“Accounting is very hard, but he inspires you to perform well.”
ACCT1A

Remote format

Online

5 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online reviews are very positive, with students saying lectures are enjoyable, material is manageable, and .

Main concern

Online , and lecture attention.

What students said

“Material is not hard, just and reference textbook and you'll be good.”
ACCT1A
“ but you should attend to pass.”
ACCT1C
“1000% TAKE HIM!!!!”
ACCT1A

Exam style

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Exam evidence is mostly student-friendly because and take-home components, while online reviews say exams are not hard but do not clearly prove proctoring or .

Open Note ExamsOpen Book TestsTake-Home Final ComponentOnline Exams Not HardExam Policies Not Fully Proven For Online Sections

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

86/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews clearly support open-note or , and some in-class final work.

Open Note ExamsOpen Book TestsTake-Home Final ComponentIn-Class FinalQuizzes
“ .”
ACCT67A
“Allows notes and text for quizzes and exams and .”
ACCT067A
“final 2 parts: 1-prepare a tax return(do it at home) and comprehensive(mult/choice) in class.”
ACCT067A

Online

Online reviews say exams and quizzes are manageable and that he is available during assessments, but they do not clearly prove .

Online ExamsTextbook QuizInstructor Available During ExamsNo Clear Proctoring Evidence
“ as it's based on materials he goes over in class.”
ACCT1C
“ , and .”
ACCT1A
“ .”
ACCT1A

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Had him for ACCT1B (not listed). To make it short: he's the best.”

Voice snapshots generated from 23 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and exams. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

95/100

“Professor Riordan is very kind and .”

👍 Recommendation Rate

98/100

“1000% TAKE HIM!!!!”

⚖️

86/100

“He's a and is easy to .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Kept us engaged while lecturing and .
  • Great teaching style, good presentation.
  • High energy - make the class fun and interesting!

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • Material is not hard, just and reference textbook and you'll be good.
  • The tax code is hell, but Prof. Riordan will break down super detailed rules & concepts into smaller steps
  • I did not attend class sometimes and . One of the kindest teacher ever. easy a

Theme 3

📝 About Exams And Work

  • .
  • Every week has quiz, reading, about 10 TB questions, and 1 question about a company.
  • so no partial credit but .

Data context

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Analysis sample

23

Recent reviews read by the AI

23

Lifetime ratings

91/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 23 reviews span many years, include both online and in-person formats, and show a very consistent positive pattern despite one old negative review.

Inside 23 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 519
4 out of 53
3 out of 50
2 out of 51
1 out of 50

Course coverage

ACCT1A6 reviews
ACCT67A5 reviews
ACCT067A3 reviews
ACCT1C2 reviews
ACCT67B2 reviews
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Reported outcomes

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10 reported outcomes

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9

A+ 1 · A 6 · A- 2

B range

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