Alfonso Vera-Graziano - Santa Barbara City College, Santa Barbara, CA

Professor: Alfonso Vera-Graziano

Department: Accounting

College: Santa Barbara City College, Santa Barbara, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ACCT230
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you are going to take this teacher for ACCT230 make sure you took ACCT110 or have some background in accounting. He is not the best of teachers and he is very hard to understand. Most of the things he teaches you in class will not even help on the test. He is a really nice guy but he is getting old and it makes the class hard.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ACCT230
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is really nice and general teacher. He really wants to help his students to get good grade on the class. I have to see he is the most kindest teacher I have met so far and I feel honor to take his class. So, if you have a change to take his class. Don't hesitate!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ACCT230
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Graziano is a wonderful person and professor, if you don't do the readings or homework then his lectures of course wont make any sense. Accounting is different than other classes, more is expected out of you, do the work or expect to be frustrated there are tutors for a reason. The tests are difficult but he will always add extra points to help you

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ACCOUNTING230
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You need to make sure to read to know test materials. He might come off strict but he is really a laid-back gentleman. Class is often 2.5 hours long but he would let us go after an hour after reviewing homework. He works hard to make sure you understand so ask him questions. He likes my class a lot so he gives us a lot of extra credits. RECOMMEND

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ACCOUNTING230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I've never had such a horrible teacher, I would not reccomend him one bit. He is tough on the tests and doesnt know how to lecture effectively that most kids walk right of class within 30 minutes.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ACCT230
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the worst professors i've had. Himself personally is a very nice guy, but he doesn't speak english well at all so I barely can understand anything. There is no extra credit, and he's the only one among the teachers without extra credit. I wouldn't take again. Hope it helps

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ACC230
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He makes the class seem super hard the first day. It's pretty challenging, but he gets more lenient as the semester goes on. He allowed note sheets on tests and homework could be turned in late. Tests are pretty tough, but with note sheet it's not too bad. I did all HW, had good attendance, and had an A so I got to skip the final. Funny humor.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ACCT230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Graziano is a good teacher first and foremost. Respect is due, he knows why he is talking about and cares for you to succeed. That being said, he is difficult to understand, accounting is a very boring subject, and his homework takes hours to do. If you want to succeed, don't study your hw and notes. Read the book and apply the concepts on tests.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ACCT230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Mr.Graziano's class is not hard, but you do need to read the textbook and do the homework in order to get a good grade. It was easy for me because I read the book, did the assignments, and attended every single class. In the end, I received an A without taking the final.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ACCT230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took Mr. Graziano's class two years ago and I am currently attending UCSD. Take this class, read the textbook (each chapter at least twice), attend every lecture, pay attention in class and you will have the solid accounting foundation I have that that made upper-division account courses easy.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ACCT230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

In the early sessions of the class he tries to scare you, and will probably do a good job. This class ISN'T (is not) that hard. Yes, you must show up everyday, and turn in every piece of homework. But in doing so you basically learn more then you need. It gets easier as weeks pass, trust me. He wants you to quit. Deny him that plesure. Dont give up

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ACCT230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very challenging class, be prepared to put a ton of time in for a passing grade. I studied for this class alone 15hrs a week for a C. Professor has high expectations but also recognizes how hard the course is. I learned a ton from his class but the the tests are ridiculously hard for a begging accounting course. Attendance, homework are a absolute

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ACC230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This teacher should retired and give a opportunity a new teacher to teach this class because this teacher has a military sistem.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ACCT230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Really hard,class average was a 61%. Will read the textbook front to back, expect to understand it all to do well on the exams. Homework and attendance mandatory.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ACCT230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I was told by so many not to take him, but ended up with him anyway, since other classes were full. After hearing the stories about him I expected a hard class and a C or a B as my grade. While the class is not easy compared to other SBCC classes, you will get at least a B if you try. Lots of homework first few weeks, then its smooth sailing.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

The first day of class he tries to scare you but as the semester progresses you see he is very fare. You have to follow direction, which shouldn't be that hard. He tries to do anything he can to help his students pass the class. He also incorporates good advice for real life situations, in his class. The workload is heavy, but it is a 4 unit class

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ACCT230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I was told by so many students not to take Graziano's class. Was terrified going into the class, however I soon realized he is more than fair and helpful, and expects his students to work hard. (It is college people). He will do everything in his power to help you succeed. Work load is rough, but would definitely recommend him.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ACCT230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The subject is what is difficult, not the teacher. Mr. Graziano is the nicest, most helpful, and very smart teacher I have ever had. If you participate and ask questions, he will see that. That is very important to him. Remember, it is a COLLEGE class, not high school or junior high. Give him respect and you will in deed receive it.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ACCT230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This guy is very intelligent and knowledgeable about business and accounting. His class is tough because he sets high standards for his students. If you seriously cant pass this class you should reconsider your future career in business. Recommended.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ACCT230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not a very good instructor. He is difficult to understand and follow. He should retire to let another instructor who is interested in teaching replace him.Just reading the book is not going to help you that much! He tries to make the course difficult.