Linda Kidwell - Nova Southeastern University

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Linda Kidwell - Nova Southeastern University

Professor: Linda Kidwell

Department: Accounting

College: Nova Southeastern University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ACT4210
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: N/A
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

For undergraduate Audit, the professor was very accommodating and lecture attendance was not mandatory. There were also no tests and just homework, projects and quizzes. The class has been re structured in a way that its more practice than standardized tests. Its more hands on with the projects being very related to auditing in the real world.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ACT3060
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

All the previous ratings are a little harsh. Shes an amazing teacher that was really accommodating during covid and really catered to her students. She explains the subject well and is willing to go over anything you dont understand. Dont let the reviews lead you to not taking her class because shes really an amazing teacher.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: ACT3060
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

She has a reputation for being tough but good which is true but these ratings are a little harsh. Became super friendly with the group who attended class regularly. Catered the class to us and our needs. Great professor. Tests can be hard but the questions come from the practice Qs and HW so super easy if you studied. Got over 100% with EC.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: ACT5140
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

The weighting of assignments is unfair. You are required to complete the Smartbook chapters online which take a lot of time but it's only worth 5% of your grade total. 2/3 of the class failed the midterm and the lectures are not helpful. In the lectures, the professor would start explaining a concept and then go off on another tangent.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ACT5140
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Pros: responds to emails, nice prof, Got three extra credit opportunities really helps. lectures easy to understand. Cons: Midterm (25%) and Final (30%) are hard. Exams require camera and no notes, final you get formulas. Concepts are self taught. Tips: Do the practice questions w/her and master them. Makes the HW and exams a bit easier.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ACT5140
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Super hard!! Her midterm is 25% of overall grade and you cannot use notes. Her final is 30% of grade and the questions are weighed heavily. A lot of homework and smart book questions to complete and shes a tough grader on the Excel assignment. If you can take with another professor, I would. Exams need camera & lockdown browser.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ACG6027
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Run! Nothing in her lectures are on the exams. The TA will hold a 3 hour review session before each exam; however, all the information provided is irrelevant for the exam. Just stay clear if you can.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: ACG6027
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This is the worst Professor i've ever had at FAU. She literally does not answer emails for at least a day and a half and doesn't explain the material well at all. She's not compassionate toward her students and does not make the class a good experience. All her lectures aren't her own and are from Pearson. She's the worst teacher i've ever had!!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: ACT5140
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Both the course and Dr. Kidwell are amazing, she is very helpful in answering questions, explaining the content and has a great level of compassion and understanding for her students. Although I was not excited to take the course (not because of Dr. Kidwell, but rather the topic) I found the course to be phenomenal and very interesting. Recommend..

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ACCT5140
Grade Received: F
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Horrible course structure. Unclear instructions and excessive work. Not allowed to use formula sheets for 4 chapter test

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ACT5140
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Good explanations. Good examples. Very knowledgeable; however, her tests that are more than half the total grade are ridiculous. One question can have 10 more questions. So a test with 20 qs turn out to be long; yet the time given to resolve is minimum. She answers emails and helps with homework . She is very worried about cheating in class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ACTO5007
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

The professor is great, but the exams her give are difficult. We often face a exam with journal entry or large problem in tightly time.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: ACT3060
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Just finished Intermediate Accounting with Dr. Kidwell online and she is EXCELLENT! Her syllabus is clear from the start, she responds too all emails quickly, is extremely fair, and all material covered is on the exams. If you study, do all HW assignments, and the large project assigned at the beginning of the semester you'll pass.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: ACT5140
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: No
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I took her class online and i would never register for her classes again.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: ACT5140
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Word of advise, if you have the chance to take the class with a different professor, take it with a different professor! Youll thank me in the end

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: ACT5140
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Shes not a very good professor. Its hard to get in contact with her. She gives a midterm and final that are on the respondus system. Those two test weigh very heavy. If you fail them both you pretty much fail the class. She doesnt always respond to your messages and when she does she makes it seem like youre bothering her. Dont recommend!

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: ACT5140
Grade Received: F
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Worse professor ever! AVOID at all cost

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ACT4210
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Excellent professor. Explains things clearly, has good real life examples to relate to the subject matter. Wants to make sure her students understand everything and succeed in her class, is happy to respond to any student questions or explain things in a different manner since the material itself can be challenging/confusing.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: ACT3051
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Excellent teacher, one of the few I can pay attention to during the lecture.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: ACT5160
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Was skeptical taking her class. As it was her first time teaching at Nova. She has 2 major exams that are 30 % each. The midterm was so hard. Almost half the class failed as she weighed too many points on the calculation problems. Her exams are on respondus lockdown FYI. So make sure you know your material well.

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