James Zeigler - Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH

Professor: James Zeigler

Department: Business

College: Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ACCT2220
• 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:

He is a good professor it is just his tests are a difficult and the homework is confusing. He makes sure he has plenty of time to help you pass though and is willing to work with you. However, if you skip class your grade drops a lot. With all of this, he is probably one of the better acct profs out there.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ACCT2220
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a great guy but his lectures are not great. The first half of the semester is tested from the textbook, but the second half is Capsim. Be ready to work in teams because trying to do everything by yourself can be hard. Go see him or the GA's, they are very helpful and will make sure you understand.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ACCT2120
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class will make you think. If you struggle at any point, talk to him or his GAs- they are very approachable. There is a lot of homework but it prepares you well for exams and Capsim. Often brings in articles of real-world concepts. Be aware that there are lots of group projects and not a lot of time to work on them, especially during Capsim.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ACCT2220
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

First half of the semester was lecture style and the second half capsim was a great learning experience. Make sure you do homework even though he does not collect it all as it helps you prepare for exams.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ACCT2220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Doesn't teach very well the first half. Assigns homework and expects you know what's going on by the next class, then doesn't explain how he got half the numbers. The grad assistants are your new best friends cause they'll be teaching you everything. Better hope he puts you in a good group for capsim or your grade is screwed. Super cool guy though.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ACCT2210
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He relies entirely on the book. He lacks the ability to teach. If you want to learn accounting you'll have to take another professor or teach yourself. If you want to get a good grade... Cheat or get Chegg. the girl next to me cheated the whole time and has 97% I haven't and I got 82%

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ACCT2210
• 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:

nice

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ACCT2210
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Jim is a great guy and would recommed. Just remember, its 230, so lets go ahead and get started

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ACCT2210
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Ziegler is very friendly and helpful. If you don't understand the material at the beginning of the course, you will fall behind quickly. He puts you into groups to work on quizzes and homework which is very helpful. Exams are extremely hard and the study guides do not really reflect them.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ACCT2120
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is pretty enthusiastic but not great at explaining accounting. Tests were tough and he asked very specific things

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ACCT2220
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Capsim is tough, be sure to read the guidebook given at the beginning of Capsim. Be prepared for group projects such as a video at the end of the semester. When the Capsim challenge starts, the classes become boring.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ACCT2210
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Overall he is a pretty good professor. He assigns you into groups. Hopefully you get put into a good group otherwise your grade will suffer. He is very passionate about accounting and gives really good real life examples. Test are pretty hard. Very nice guy but sometimes his teaching strategies are not the best. You go over the homework in class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ACCT2210
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's the go to accounting professor. He offers a lot of points throughout the semester and as long as you pay attention and study for tests you will pass. Attendance is part of your grade, and always do the homework he says will be collected!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ACCT2210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I thought Zeigler was a really good teacher, and very helpful. It is easy for people to bash the teacher when the class is hard, so I think he explained everything as best as he could. Make sure you buy the book!!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ACCT2220
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Teaches both accounting 1 & 2. Accounting 2 SUCKS no matter who you take it with. This class is all about getting a good group or you're screwed. Zeigler really cares about students & is open to helping anyone. Exams are the exact same as the group quizes. CAPSIM requires a large amount of time. This should be a 5 credit hour class. TAKE ZEIGLER

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ACCT2220
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I thought he was a good teacher. His lectures are boring but I don't like accounting so it's all boring to me. Hope you get a good group, a lot of your points come from attendance quizzes and group quizzes. Depend on your group a lot, especially in capsim, make sure you meet. Had 2 exams, not too bad. He cares about acct and his students!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ACCT2210
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you're taking business accounting take James. Seriously cares about his students and the exams come from group quizes and attendance quizes. You get out into groups and that really determines your grade but same things goes for the other two accounting professors

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ACCT2210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Barely teaches. You do all learning outside of class, and then apply it in class. This class eliminates simplicity from accounting. He doesn't define things well, and often goes off topic. Very challenging to maintain attention. Confusing class setup and class website.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ACCT
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Probably the worst teacher I've ever had. He teaches very large classes and doesn't speak loud at. He mumbles and whispers, and you cant move closer to the front due to assigned seats. His exams are impossible, and every class you only go over the previous nights homework. He doesn't have many grades and his tests have a lot of weight. Drop him.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ACCT2220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Zeigler is nice and super kind, its just accounting 2220 is tough and its not his fault anyway, you will have 2 exams that are multiple choice and not very difficult. Capsim was great (though it dropped my grade from B to C) cuz I had an awful group and we barely met. He is way better than the other professor.