AI Rate Professor

Accounting

Steven Nerud

ACCTG1 · ACCT1ACCT2 · ACCTG3003 · ACCTG101 · ACCT2 · ACCTG3101 · ACCT002 · ACCT0101 · ACCT0102 · ACCTG0010101 · ACCT3003 · ACCOUNTING1 · ACCT1 · ACCOUNT001 · 40 lifetime ratings

AI rating
79/100
RMP rating
4.2/5
Take again
72%
Difficulty
3.5

The decision

if you want to truly learn accounting and will put in weekly work; skip if you need an easy A with light effort.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerReal-world accountingExtra credit heavyTricky testsHomework before lectureHighly recommended by many
  • Strong teaching reputation for making accounting practical and clear when students engage
  • and often due before lecture, so self-study and tutoring matter
  • , but review sessions, practice tests, and help

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

38/100

As and , but students repeatedly say you must work hard, attend reviews, and .

Both formats demand effort; online adds participation and Cengage consistency, in-person stresses homework-before-lecture grind.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

32/100

and tricky exams make the course intellectually and time-demanding.

In-person difficulty comments are extensive; online students also call the class pretty difficult.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

55/100

, yet many warn that skipping class makes passing much harder.

; ? You won't pass.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

76/100

Most students recommend him for real learning and support despite a vocal and .

In-person recommendations dominate and are strong; online is more mixed but still includes yes votes.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

48/100

and full-attempt homework credit help, but many call him a and tricky test items.

Format shift

Online grades can feel automated; .

Workload

Heavy

32/100

, and multi-hour weekly study are common, with homework often due before lecture.

Format shift

Both formats report substantial weekly work; online adds discussions and multiple weekly due dates.

Teaching experience

Excellent

86/100

Majority praise clear explanations, real-world application, care for students, and strong review support.

Format shift

In-person teaching praise is dominant; a few online and recent reviews report weaker responsiveness.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Course blends heavy homework, quizzes, practice tests, midterms or unit tests, and rather than pure exams only.

Format shift

Online emphasizes Cengage and participation; and reviews.

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

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

37 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person students widely , and strong preparation tools, while warning that homework and tests demand real effort.

Main concern

and tricky exams can feel like teaching yourself if you fall behind.

What students said

“Hands down the . He made the class material easy to understand and tried to tie it in to the real world.”
ACCT002
“Honestly one of the hardest classes Ive taken. He goes over homework the day after you do it, you might as well be teaching yourself.”
ACCT1
“Nerud is a blessing. Acct 2 is hard, don't get me wrong but Nerud does a wonderful job of explaining everything.”
ACCT2

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online or hybrid-style sections use Cengage, optional Zoom help, weekly participation, and recorded resources with mixed praise for accessibility.

Main concern

Some students and outsourced grading.

What students said

“He uses Cengage software so the class is a synchronous, but and .”
ACCOUNTING1
“This was a pretty difficult class because he would teach us one way but the book would teach another.”
ACCOUNT001
“He shows the same recorded videos he made years ago, and hires others .”
ACCOUNT001

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are often described as , but , and study guides are regularly offered.

Tricky testsPractice tests and reviewsCengage homeworkExtra creditNo final in some sections

Assessment risk

Standard

42/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person students repeatedly note tricky exams that differ from homework, with , and pre-test reviews.

Tricky examsPractice testsReview sessionsHomework before lecture
“ in textbooks because he gives you trick questions.”
ACCT1
“the , but he gives you study guides to prepare yourself and get ready for the test”
ACCT2
“Pract test IS like test. Use tutors. Cengage. .”
ACCT2

Online

Online comments focus on Cengage work, participation, and test-heavy tags; reviews do not clearly prove webcam or Lockdown Browser use.

CengageParticipation requiredTest heavyOptional Zoom help
“Overall grades are automated, their is weekly discussions you must do to have participation or .”
ACCOUNTING1
“ . If you don't, passing the class will be extremely difficult.”
ACCOUNT001

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Hands down the . He made the class material easy to understand and tried to tie it in to the real world. Professor Nerud wanted to make sure that all students understood the material.”

Voice snapshots generated from 40 reviews across online and in-person Accounting 1/2 sections, highlighting teaching strength, workload, and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

86/100

“He takes difficult subject matter and breaks it down for everyone to understand.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

76/100

“Please do yourself a favor and take Accounting 1 or 2 with him.”

🧠 Difficulty Reality

32/100

“Honestly one of the hardest classes Ive taken.”

📝

42/100

“ in textbooks because he gives you trick questions.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He actually relates what you're learning to everyday life.
  • , but the class is very hard and he doesn't make it easy for you.
  • Nerud is a blessing. Acct 2 is hard, don't get me wrong but Nerud does a wonderful job of explaining everything.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • a very long time to complete, since you're pretty much teaching yourself.
  • If you do your homework you will get an A in the class.
  • i was putting 6-9 hours a week and still didn't get an A.

Theme 3

❤️ About Support &

  • Lots of opportunities. Loved the class
  • He genuinely cares for the student and isn't there for just a paycheck.
  • His optional Sunday , and the that he assigns are informative.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

40

Recent reviews read by the AI

40

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

Forty reviews over many years show detailed, mostly consistent themes on hard , and support.

Inside 40 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 527
4 out of 54
3 out of 52
2 out of 54
1 out of 53

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

24 reported outcomes

A range

14

A+ 3 · A 10 · A- 1

B range

6

B+ 1 · B 5

C range

1

C- 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Rather not say 3