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Foothill College · Accounting

Joe Mayer

ACTG059 · ACTGF001A · ACCT1A · ACTG06701W · ACCT67 · TAX1 · ACTG1A · ACTGACTG · ACTG067 · ACTG67 · ACGT67 · 32 lifetime ratings

AI rating
100/100
RMP rating
4.7/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
2.9

The decision

Take Mayer if you want a very strong grade opportunities.

Best fit · Effort For RewardGenerous Extra CreditClear ExpectationsCaring InstructorHeavy But Doable WorkStrong Online Structure
  • Students consistently praise Mayer as , and .
  • and , but not effortless.
  • Accounting and tax content can be dense, especially in accelerated or online formats.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

EasyA

88/100

, and many A or A+ outcomes make an A very reachable, but students still need to keep up with homework and reading.

Online reviews strongly support easy grade recovery through , while more studying.

Is the course easy?

Standard

52/100

The course content is accounting and tax-heavy, so students describe the material as .

Online and as challenging, with online sections feeling more manageable because of structure and resources.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

68/100

Attendance is rarely described as strictly mandatory, though one and consistent participation helps.

, while in-person evidence does not show a strict attendance policy.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

96/100

Students overwhelmingly recommend him because , and .

Both formats are strongly recommended, with online reviews especially enthusiastic about structure and communication.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

92/100

Students repeatedly mention , fair grading, and many people finishing above 100 percent.

Format shift

Online reviews give the clearest evidence of , while in-person reviews still show strong outcomes with study.

Workload

Moderate

55/100

The , and exams, but most students call it manageable.

Format shift

Online accelerated sections mention more homework pressure, while and practice.

Teaching experience

Excellent

94/100

Students consistently describe him as , and invested in student success.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize communication and structure, while and .

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Grades appear , and finals rather than relying only on exams.

Format shift

Online reviews mention homework, discussions, projects, and tests; , and finals.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

12 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

notes, and expertise, though many comments describe the tax material as difficult.

Main concern

The subject matter is dense and requires studying and practice.

What students said

“Both classes require much studying and practice to do well.”
ACCT67
“Great teacher of a difficult subject.”
ACTG67
“ and .”
ACTG067

Remote format

Online

20 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are highly positive, emphasizing clear structure, frequent communication, , and manageable but steady work.

Main concern

Strict deadlines and dense accounting content require consistent pacing.

What students said

“ .”
ACTG1A
“There are a lot of assignments and most of the class got an A+ because he isn't a .”
ACTGF001A
“Taxation is HARD and so the class is demanding.”
ACTG067

Exam style

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Exams are clearly supported and often aligned with homework, but reviews .

Online ExamsLong Exam WindowsHomework-Aligned TestsMidterms And Final

Assessment risk

Standard

72/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and finals with time limits, but they do not clearly prove closed-book or .

Midterms And FinalMultiple Choice And True FalseTimed Exams
“2 midterms & 1 final exam.”
ACTG67
“2 exams and 1 final. Multiple choices/ T&F questions.”
ACTG67
“Exams are about 50 questions with 3 hours time limit, which is plenty of time.”
ACTG67

Online

Online reviews mention online midterms and , but they do not clearly prove webcam, Lockdown Browser, open-book, or proctoring rules.

Online ExamsLong Exam WindowsHomework-Aligned Tests
“all of the midterms and , and very similar to the homework.”
ACTG1A
“He also gives 3-4 hours per exam, which can be completed easier in less than 2 hours.”
ACTG1A
“3 tests, 1 final, you have to know the information but not tricky.”
ACTG1A

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Would 100% take another class with him.”

Voice snapshots generated from 32 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and exams. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

94/100

“ !”

⚖️

92/100

“There are a lot of assignments and most of the class got an A+ because he isn't a .”

📚 Workload Reality

55/100

“This class definitely wasn't a walk in the park and you have to work for your grade.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • and .
  • and to the point.
  • You get the sense he WANTS everyone to do well.

Theme 2

📈 About Grades And Effort

  • Lots of , a lot of people ended up above 100.
  • It's not a free A.
  • Both classes require much studying and practice to do well.

Theme 3

🧪 About Exams And Structure

  • all of the midterms and , and very similar to the homework.
  • He does a great job of keeping his class updated with all deadlines and clearly states what you .
  • The class consisted of a , and a cumulative final.

Data context

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Analysis sample

32

Recent reviews read by the AI

32

Lifetime ratings

93/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 32 reviews across many years are detailed, consistent, and strongly aligned in tone.

Inside 32 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 524
4 out of 57
3 out of 51
2 out of 50
1 out of 50

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

18 reported outcomes

A range

16

A+ 7 · A 9

B range

2

B+ 1 · B- 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

0

No reported values