Charlie Thomas - Illinois State University

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Charlie Thomas - Illinois State University

Professor: Charlie Thomas

Department: Accounting

College: Illinois State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ACC131
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Thomas is such a great professor! Hes extremely helpful in office hours!!! His class is incredibly easy and you should get an A with minimal effort!

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: ACC131
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

86% of the grade is made up of 4 exams. Make sure that you watch the lectures and understand the material because 1 bad exam can destroy your grade. The homework is really easy and can help you a lot for the exams. Lectures were all pre-recorded and posted online each week.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: ACC131
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Lectures were boring, but I learned so much! He really knows what he is talking about and really cares. He also gives extra credit for just showing up to class and has extra credit on each exam. In total I think I had about 20ish points of extra credit which were amazing. It might seem kinda hard, but I also used Edspira on Youtube for extra help.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: ACC131
Grade Received: C-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Charles Thomas is an amazing professor. I really struggled with the material, I did all the homework, did extra credit and went to tutoring once a week. He was encouraging and helpful, I spent a lot of time going to his office hours to review what we learned in class. I am not happy with my grade, but I could not have asked for a better professor.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: ACC131
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Thomas is a great teacher but be aware that he doesn't post the notes online and will occasionally give attendance quizzes at the end of class. He goes over textbook problems in class a well so I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND that you get the loose leaf version of the book so that you can bring the book to class and follow along with him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: ACC131
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very good professor. The class has difficult concepts and he has long lectures, but he uses the lectures to explain those concepts very thoroughly. I never used the textbook for anything other than homework problems because he explained things so well. One of the best teachers I've had. Pay attention in class, and the worst grade you'll get is a B.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: ACC131
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Charlie doesn't really make sure students understand the lectures before moving forward Using the textbook to help you it will be beneficial and using class notes too because the textbook doesn't give out answers so it can be very hard to study. Do practice multiple choice, he gives out the answers through email they are on the exam!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: ACC132
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Charlie was an overall great guy and professor. I had him for both 131 and 132. Lectures can be dry, but it is a must that you go to class. He goes over several problems in the book that will benefit you a lot for the exams. Hes very personable and will always be glad to help you during his office hours. You definitely should consider taking this.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: ACC131
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Overall his lectures were okay but he would go through a lot of material very quickly. One thing i recommend is to start studying days in advance before exams and do the optional homework for every chapter.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: ACC131
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Accounting is a hard class but he does a great job of explaining all the concepts and genuinely caring for his students' success. He will tell you what the test is going to focus on majorly so you can study efficiently. Attendance quizzes are given occasionally where you just have to write your name down.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: ACC131
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Do show up to class every day because that is a lot of extra credit (do all extra credit options available to you, it will make a difference!). I recommend reading because he expects you to understand things from the get go. The second test is hard so be prepared for it. He is really nice. DO the mult. choice from the book it is on exams!

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: ACC131
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Pretty good teacher, if a little dry. Use textbook a lot, buy online version or physical copy, not both. Homework is easy and he drops 2 worst. Tests aren't too bad, mostly multiple choice. Takes attendance quizzes every now and then, free credit as long as you go to class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: ACC131AND132
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:

You either love or hate him. There's tons of note taking in class so definitely don't miss it. He does many examples that are identical to the exam and hw which helps a lot. If you want to do well, GO TO HIS OFFICE HOURS. You'll learn to appreciate him more. Although I am an ACC major, he is by far the best professor at ISU. Excellent teacher.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: ACC131
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Charlie is one of my favorite professors at ISU, but he's not for everyone. His class is very fast paced, which I really liked b/c it kept me alert and focused, no time to doze off. Really knows his stuff too. UTILIZE HIS OFFICE HOURS, I CANNOT STRESS THAT ENOUGH. He is extremely good at 1 on 1 teaching. Better at teaching 131 than 132, IMO.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: ACC131
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a good professor, very knowledgeable. However, he and the material are very dry. The tests can be difficult especially because he does not give very detailed study materials. Homework is easy and will boost your grade. He gives some extra credit and will give a slight curve to test scores. Make sure you read the book. ACC can be confusing.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: ACC132
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Charlie was a very good teacher, yes at times he could be very boring but he gives you studyguides before each test which if you follow point by point you will do well on. Accounting is hard but he is one of the nicest teachers you will ever meet and is very helpful in his office hours as well.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: ACC132
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Probably one of my favorite professors I've had so far. Lectures can be very boring, but if you are ever lost, he provides great assistance during his office hours. He is also a very fair grader, and a decent amount of effort is expected to be put in for the class. Attendance will sometimes get you extra credit too.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: ACC132
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Good class. Makes accounting easier and clear to understand. Class is boring, but that is what accounting is. As long as you go to the class you should pass. Gives a good amount of extra credit on tests.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: ACC131
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Final has 18 questions out of 64 that come from a chapter that you begin learning the week we come back from Thanksgiving, that made the test SO hard. He says you need to spend 3 hours for every hr and 15 min you're in class and he's not joking. I'd take it with a different professor if you can, very boring. Barely passed with a C and I had a 4.0

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: ACC131
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Accounting is really difficult, but Charlie does his best to make sure everyone understands the material. He was a great teacher and I would recommend taking him since it's such a difficult class. You need the book for clarification and he sometimes uses examples from the book, so bring it to class.

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