Is this an easy A?
FairEffort
72/100An A is very reachable with his reviews and , but you still need consistent study and .
Same effort-for-A pattern online and in person; ethics/online ACCT118 can feel easier.
Orange Coast College · Accounting
ACCT118 · ACCTA102 · ACCT102 · ACCTA100 · ACCT202 · ACT101 · ACCT101 · 39 lifetime ratings
The decision
Key questions
Is this an easy A?
An A is very reachable with his reviews and drop-lowest exams, but you still need consistent study and homework effort.
Same effort-for-A pattern online and in person; ethics/online ACCT118 can feel easier.
Is the course easy?
Accounting content is inherently challenging, but his teaching and materials make it standard rather than a brain-burner.
Both formats call material hard-but-doable when you use his videos and reviews.
Is attendance flexible?
Attendance often counts for a small participation slice; many sections allow no mandatory attendance if you keep up with videos.
In-person often lists mandatory with small points; online varies and cameras are encouraged not required.
Is this professor recommended?
About 97.5% would take again and comments repeatedly say take him for every accounting class you can.
Near-universal recommend across online and in-person.
Course guide
Grading
Lenient
80/100
Drops lowest exam, extra points on tests, unlimited homework attempts, and note cards on midterms cushion grades.
Format shift
Lenient safety nets appear in both formats.
Workload
Moderate
55/100
One homework per chapter (can be long), multiple exams, plus long pre-class videos—manageable but not featherlight.
Format shift
Online Wiley homework draws more heavy-load complaints than in person.
Teaching experience
Excellent
95/100
Clear, funny, caring lectures with real business stories and review videos that make accounting click.
Format shift
Excellent ratings dominate both online and in-person.
Assessment method
FocusOnExams
78/100
Five midterms (drop one) plus final and modest homework/participation points make exams the grade driver.
Format shift
Test-heavy structure is consistent; ethics course shifts toward papers and case study.
Luni fit check
Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.
Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.
Course format
Classroom format
High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward
In-person lectures are long but crystal clear with humor, note cards on midterms, drop lowest exam, and strong exam prep support.
Main concern
Exam pace is tight (tests every 1-2 weeks) so you must stay current.
What students said
“Do not hesitate to take Professor Douglas. He is genuinely the best accounting professor”
“need to put effort to get A!”
“He often gives extra points when grading the tests.”
Remote format
High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward
Online works well with recorded lectures, fair exams similar to reviews, and fast email help; a few warn long Wiley homework and Saturday exams need real time.
Main concern
Long recorded lectures and weekly Wiley homework can overwhelm full-time workers.
What students said
“Just take him. You won't regret it!”
“Not an easy online class unless you have a ton of time to dedicate each week.”
“As long as you put in honest work you will succeed”
Exam style
Exams mirror review sheets and videos closely; midterms allow a note card and one low score is dropped.
Assessment risk
Standard
70/100
Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.
In-person midterms are multiple choice with note card; final is often easier written statements; drop lowest exam.
“He allows the use of a note card for the Midterms.”
“The Final Exam is actually the easiest test — even easier than the Midterms.”
“1 exam (lowest score) will be dropped”
Online exams follow review materials closely; some report hard Saturday morning tests and one final harder than the guide.
“His exams are nearly identical to the practice exams.”
“tests are nearly identical to the study guides... but the final was so much more difficult than the study guide.”
Student evidence
Top student voice
“Do not hesitate to take Professor Douglas. He is genuinely the best accounting professor and one of the best professors I've ever had.”
“his lectures are very clear and easy to understand”
“10/10 would take his classes again.”
“His exams are nearly identical to the practice exams. Just take him.”
“He cares if you care.”
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Data context
Analysis sample
40
Recent reviews read by the AI
39
Lifetime ratings
94/100
Evidence confidence
40 detailed recent reviews with very high consistency on teaching quality, exam structure, and recommendation.
Inside 40 stored ratings
Reported outcomes
39 reported outcomes
A+ 8 · A 21 · A- 2
B+ 1 · B 3
C+ 1 · C 1
No reported values
No reported values
Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 1