Mike Skaff

ACCT282 · ACCT1ACCT2 · ACC1 · ACCT2 · ACCT02 · ACCTIII · ACCT001 · ACCT002 · ACCT001AND002 · ACCOUNTING1 · ACCT1 · ACCOUNTING2 · 56 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 58/100
RMP rating: 3.7/5
Take again: 79.31%
Difficulty: 3.6

The decision

if you can handle accounting workload and a blunt teaching style, but if you need warm support or low-stress pacing.

Best fit · Effort For RewardAccounting Is HardLots of HomeworkClear but Lecture HeavySarcastic StyleHelpful If Asked

Students often say the accounting content is difficult and .
because he knows the subject, gives structure, and rewards students who do the work.
His tone, responsiveness, and lecture style divide students sharply, especially for sensitive or online learners.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

A good grade is realistic if students keep up with , and study routines, but it is not low-effort.

Online reviews mention and getting ahead, while , and exam preparation.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

36/100

Accounting is repeatedly described as dense, tedious, and hard even when the .

Both formats call the subject difficult, with online reviews adding more self-teaching pressure.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

30/100

, and one says attendance is a significant part of the grade.

; online reviews focus on deadlines and weekly work instead.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

72/100

and subject knowledge, but his tone and workload create real hesitation.

Recent online reviews are more positive than older online complaints, while .

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

55/100

He offers some drops, , curves, and retakes, but tests and standards still require real work.

Format shift

Online reviews mention and answer keys, while in-person reviews mention dropped scores, , and stricter exams.

Workload

Heavy

28/100

, and accounting lab work are repeatedly described as time-consuming.

Format shift

Both formats show heavy workload, with online students especially noting long assignments and self-paced pressure.

Teaching experience

Good

70/100

Students often say he knows accounting and , but his sarcasm and responsiveness lower the experience.

Format shift

, while online reviews depend heavily on posted materials and email responsiveness.

Assessment method

Balanced

60/100

Grades appear to , and some in-class or discussion work.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize homework, quizzes, and discussions, while and finals.

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

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Classroom format

In person

41 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

and structured professor whose class is demanding, lecture-heavy, and sometimes intimidating.

Main concern

The workload is heavy and his sarcastic tone can discourage questions.

What students said

“A lot of homework and minimal in-class assignments”
ACCT001AND002

“he can come across as rough”
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Remote format

Online

9 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are mixed, with and retakes while older reviews complain about poor responsiveness and too much work.

Main concern

Online students may need strong self-direction and careful schedule tracking.

What students said

“The , and !”
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Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam policies appear more student-friendly than strict because reviews mention , , and some take-home or online testing.

Online Homework and QuizzesQuiz RetakesDropped Lowest Exam ScoreOpen Book MentionIn-Person Midterm and Final

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

72/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and tests, with midterm and final often in class and at least one open-book final or take-home test comment.

In-Person MidtermIn-Person FinalOpen Book Final MentionTake-Home Tests MentionOnline Tests Mention

“Midterm and .”
ACCT001

“ and a .”
ACCT1

Online

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

Easy QuizzesQuiz RetakesDropped Lowest Exam ScoreReviews do not clearly prove proctoring policy

“The , and !”
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“ .”
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Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice
“You DO have to put in some work but he's always in his office if you need help.”
Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching, workload, assessment, and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

70/100

“He really knows his stuff.”

📚 Workload Pressure

28/100

“Lots of homework and quizzes. It's very time consuming”

👍 Recommendation Value

72/100

“If you try you will succeed.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

He can come across as very rough
Skaff knows his stuff and seems like a good guy
His teaching style is confusing because in class he teaches one thing and when you do the .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

Accounting is a hard course so you will need to read the book to fully understand the subject.
The class is tough, but and do the quizzes and exams and you'll pass.
You DO have to put in some work but he's always in his office if you need help.

Theme 3

🧾 About Exams and Assignments

There is are mid-term, Final, and end of the semester.
and . Midterm and .
The , and !

Data context

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Analysis sample

Recent reviews read by the AI

Lifetime ratings

91/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis uses 50 reviews across online and in-person formats with consistent themes around workload, accounting difficulty, and polarized teaching style.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

32 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 1 · A 14

B range

B+ 1 · B 8

C range

C+ 2 · C 3

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F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 1 · Rather not say 1

Mike Skaff

x x if you can handle accounting workload and a blunt teaching style, but x x if you need warm support or low-stress pacing.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

FairEffort

Challenging

Mandatory

WorthIt

See how this professor fits your week.

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

📚 Workload Pressure

👍 Recommendation Value

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

🧾 About Exams and Assignments

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

B range

C range

D range

F

No letter grade reported

if you can handle accounting workload and a blunt teaching style, but if you need warm support or low-stress pacing.