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Accounting

Janell Spencer

ACT1 · BUSBUS · ACC1 · BUS100 · ACCT001 · BUS184 · ACCOUNTING1 · ACCT1 · 22 lifetime ratings

AI rating
78/100
RMP rating
4.1/5
Take again
75%
Difficulty
2.7

The decision

if and read consistently, especially online where direct teaching may be limited.

Best fit · Effort For RewardCaring and HelpfulReading HeavyClear ExpectationsSelf-Taught OnlineApproachable In Person
  • Students often praise Spencer as caring, helpful, and .
  • Online , and discipline than in-person sections.
  • Grades can be manageable, but accounting content and weekly work still require steady effort.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

63/100

An A is realistic for organized students who read, complete weekly work, and use the , but it is not effortless.

Online evidence shows more self-discipline and reading are needed, while and attention make grades easier.

Is the course easy?

Standard

51/100

Accounting is repeatedly described as dry, math-based, reading-heavy, and sometimes fast-moving despite her support.

Online reviews make the course feel harder because students rely more on reading, while and engagement.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

45/100

as strictly required, but several reviews say showing up or participating is important for passing.

Online reviews emphasize participation and deadlines, while and reading ahead.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

76/100

Most students recommend her because , and clear, though online students are more divided about limited teaching.

, while online reviews include both high praise and serious complaints about self-teaching.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

62/100

Students mention , and , but also note refused makeups and steady required work.

Format shift

Online grading is clear but less flexible for missed work, while and preparation.

Workload

Heavy

35/100

Reviews frequently mention lots of , and test-heavy accounting work.

Format shift

Online sections are described as heavier because the work replaces lecture support, while but more guided.

Teaching experience

Good

78/100

Her teaching reputation is strong in person and mixed online, where some students praise support but others say she mainly manages the class.

Format shift

In-person teaching is praised as helpful and engaging, while online teaching depends more on student independence.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Assessment appears to , and tests rather than relying on only one method.

Format shift

Online reviews mention weekly discussions, homework, quizzes, and tests, while , and tests.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

14 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

as approachable, knowledgeable, helpful, and able to make accounting more interesting.

Main concern

Students still need to attend, read ahead, and keep up with quick-moving accounting material.

What students said

“ and caring.”
ACCOUNTING1
“Learned a lot from her.”
ACCOUNTING1
“The class moves quickly and there is a lot of information presented.”
ACCT001

Remote format

Online

8 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

students praise clear expectations and responsiveness, but several say the and self-teaching.

Main concern

Online students may feel they , and quizzes.

What students said

“She doesn't really teach at all just manages the class.”
ACCT001
“There is a ton of - as well as a , and quiz related to the chapter.”
ACCOUNTING1
“She was very easy to work with and made all of the .”
ACCT1

Exam style

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Reviews mention test-heavy accounting and weekly quizzes, but they do not clearly prove open-book, proctoring, webcam, Lockdown Browser, or closed-book policies.

Test HeavyWeekly QuizzesReading-Based Preparation

Assessment risk

Standard

52/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and test preparation, but they do not clearly prove closed-book rules or .

Test HeavyInstructor Reviews Questions Before Tests
“There is a lot to remember so learn how to study accounting”
ACCOUNTING1
“before the and pretty much lets you know the answers.”
ACCT1

Online

Online reviews mention quizzes and test-heavy work, but they do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, open-book, or .

Weekly QuizzesTest Heavy
“Great option to get this over with over the summer.”
ACCT001
“a , and .”
ACCOUNTING1

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Great instructor and very helpful.”

Voice snapshots generated from 22 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

78/100

“She made herself as available as possible for any help students needed.”

📚 Workload Reality

35/100

“There is a ton of - as well as a , and quiz related to the chapter.”

👍 Recommendation Fit

76/100

“I would really recommend students to give her the chance to be their teacher.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • and caring.
  • Great teacher. Easy going and extremely approachable.
  • She is dedicated, responsible and very knowledgeable in her field.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • If you read the book, and pay attention in class there is no reason why you shouldn't do well.
  • Accounting Was Very Difficult An Dry.
  • The class moves quickly and there is a lot of information presented.

Theme 3

💻 About Online Format

  • If you can learn if you need a walk through of the information in order to learn find another professor.
  • No Zoom, , just do the work and if you dont pass sucks bud.
  • She was very good about responding to emails promptly.

Data context

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Analysis sample

22

Recent reviews read by the AI

22

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis is based on 22 reviews across many years with , and format differences.

Inside 22 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 514
4 out of 53
3 out of 52
2 out of 51
1 out of 52

Course coverage

ACCT0017 reviews
ACCOUNTING14 reviews
ACCT13 reviews
BUS1003 reviews
11 review
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

7 reported outcomes

A range

4

A 3 · A- 1

B range

2

B+ 1 · B 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

1

D 1

F

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No letter grade reported

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