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Accounting

Brent Darwin

ACT140 · ACCT132 · ACCT130 · ACT130 · ACCT131 · ACCT140 · 58 lifetime ratings

AI rating
48/100
RMP rating
3.4/5
Take again
63.46%
Difficulty
4.2

The decision

Take him only if you want a demanding accounting class and , and .

Best fit · Effort For RewardTough graderTest heavyClear but demandingHeavy homeworkPolarizing teaching style
  • Students consistently say accounting with , and unforgiving.
  • Strong students often praise his knowledge, examples, and willingness to help.
  • Many negative reviews focus on harsh homework rules, few graded items, and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

38/100

An A is possible, but students repeatedly say it requires steady attendance, homework, studying, and .

Online evidence includes some easier-A comments, while and unforgiving grading.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

32/100

The course content is difficult because , and exams build quickly and require constant practice.

Online reviews sometimes call the format easier, but both formats describe accounting as hard.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

Most reviews report mandatory or because missing class makes the material much harder.

In-person reviews stress attendance more strongly, while online as required or deadline-driven.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

61/100

He is recommended by students who want strong accounting instruction, but many others warn against him because of stress and .

Online reviews are mixed but sometimes prefer online, while praise and severe warnings.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

24/100

Students repeatedly describe tough grading, few graded items, no , and mistakes.

Format shift

reviews especially focused on MyLabAccounting rules.

Workload

Heavy

28/100

The workload is heavy because students mention lots of , and .

Format shift

Online workload centers on MyLabAccounting and deadlines, while , and tests.

Teaching experience

Average

62/100

Many students praise his knowledge and examples, but many others say lectures are dull, help is limited, or the class feels punishing.

Format shift

, while online reviews more often mention self-teaching and course-platform frustration.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

82/100

Grades appear to rely heavily on exams and few items determine the .

Format shift

, while online reviews more often name MyLabAccounting.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

35 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are highly polarized, with and real-world knowledge while others call the workload and .

Main concern

, and harsh homework grading can make the course stressful.

What students said

“Accounting is a difficult subject but he made it manageable.”
ACCT131
“By far, the hardest class I ever took.”
ACCT130
“The .”
ACCT140

Remote format

Online

15 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews often say the class can be easier than in person, but still relies , and exams.

Main concern

Students may need to teach themselves and .

What students said

“Much easier as an online class compared to in person.”
ACCT132
“Unless you want to learn completely on your own find a different instructor.”
ACCT131
“The full reliance on MyAcctLab is awful.”
ACCT130

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

and heavy exam weighting, but they do not clearly prove webcam, Lockdown Browser, open-book, or proctoring policy.

Test HeavyHard ExamsFew Major TestsMyLabAccountingNo Clear Proctoring Evidence

Assessment risk

Varies

42/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and few major exams, but do not clearly prove closed-book rules or formal proctoring policy.

Hard TestsFew Major TestsTricky QuestionsIn-Class Tests
“only 3 tests, if you bomb one you are pretty much screwed.”
ACCT130
“ .”
ACCT130
“ and difficult.”
ACCT140

Online

Online reviews mention MyLabAccounting tests and , but do not clearly prove webcam, Lockdown Browser, open-book, or proctoring policy.

MyLabAccountingTest HeavyExam Score WeightedNo Clear Proctoring Evidence
“However and .”
ACCT132
“300 points for exams 60 for homework.”
ACCT131
“Class has 3 modules- each with a 100point test and a .”
ACCT130

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Accounting is a difficult subject but he made it manageable.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting repeated themes in , and format differences; credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

62/100

“ and open to questions.”

⚖️

24/100

“Missing one question on the in the class, cause it will be a zero.”

📚 Workload Pressure

28/100

“The class is hard, he does a good job given that.”

🧪

42/100

“ . Like SUPER HARD!”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He's a very knowledgeable professor, who knows what he's talking about, and can answer any question you have.
  • .
  • Lectures are miserable due to how dull they are.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • This class felt like it didn't matter how hard you tried.
  • He definitely makes you earn your grade which I like.
  • No opportunities.

Theme 3

🧾 and Exams

  • , if you don't complete one question, it is a ZERO.
  • As long as you do the hw and , and apply yourself, you'll be fine.
  • and lectures are easy to understand.

Theme 4

❤️ About Student Fit

  • If you aren't planning on being an accountant, save yourself the stress and .
  • ASKING FOR HELP OR TUTORING IS KEY.
  • and you'll succeed.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

58

Lifetime ratings

89/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis is based on 50 reviews across many years, both formats, repeated courses, and , and exams.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 521
4 out of 513
3 out of 53
2 out of 59
1 out of 512

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Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

37 reported outcomes

A range

12

A+ 3 · A 8 · A- 1

B range

13

B 10 · B- 3

C range

5

C+ 1 · C 3 · C- 1

D range

3

D+ 1 · D 2

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

4

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 1 · Rather not say 2