Patrick Casabona - St. John's University, Jamaica, NY

Professor: Patrick Casabona

Department: Accounting

College: St. John's University, Jamaica, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ACC2320
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

So Casabona is really a great guy who truly cares about his students. He will seem intimidating at first but will lighten up once he gets to know everyone. 2 exams and a final with 25 HW assignments on Wiley. You will have to put in a lot more time than other classes since the material is not very easy. He just reads off slides so take good notes!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ACC2320
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

In the beginning, you might not like his class because it is very hard. it is not an easy A class, you need to study a lot, but you will realize you know more than the acc student who had only taken one acc course. read the ppt before class and study, go to his office hour, he really does care about his students a lot, he made a lot of jokes as wel

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ACC2320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is a real college-level class which is probably why most people don't like it; it's work and he expects you to put in work (9 hours/week outside of class). Participate in class so he knows your name and outline the chapters before class and you'll do fine.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ACC2320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Casabona is really cool, he really cares about his students. Don't get me wrong, this class is hard, like hard hard. You're going to have to do a lot of studying and work on your own to do good. But make sure you participate A LOT and he will love you. Although its hard, he really wants you to do good, reach out to him and he will help!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ACC2320
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not an easy class, be prepared to teach yourself most of time. If you put the work and effort in, he will definitely see that and consider it. He curves the tests and hands out extra credit points like he's Oprah. He makes the classes fun and cracks jokes. He's one of the only professors I knew that cares about his students and helps them do well.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ACC2338
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He "teaches" by reading straight off of the power point but his lessons rely heavily on the assumption that the student not only read the chapters before hand but, also fully comprehended the material on their own. You have to teach yourself the material in order to pass, otherwise you will do poorly and be completely lost in the classroom.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ACC2338
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I did not learn anything from him at all. He reads the slides and won't use black/white board to show examples, he only READS and explains ORALLY. He expects you read through the chapters before going to class. Be prepared, you basically have to learn by yourself. Not helpful at all. Never take him again.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ACC2320
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I did not like this professor at all. Only take this class if you are prepared to teach yourself from the textbook throughout the entire semester. His lectures are very boring and he reads straight off the powerpoint slides.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ACC2338
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He can be intimidating at times. His tests are hard and count for a lot and there is a lot of homework. He jokes around a lot, and I do believe he cares for his students, but you need to participate in class so he learns your name. You need to pay close attention in class and make sure you read over whats next before class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ACC602
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

unprofessional, not willing to work with you.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ACC602
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy, a bit eccentric which makes class somewhat doable.. very long lectures and not too enjoyable. But also very manageable to do well prepare well for midterm and final and should be fine..

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ACC2339
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Casabona is an interesting person to say the least. He is often off topic discussing the pope or the election so early on I built up a way to tune out his voice. However, he is a really nice guy and really wants to help his students. If you do the assigned HW and read the textbook you will get an A.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ACC2339
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hard teacher. Get your homework done before class and participate a lot of you want an A. If you participate, and he knows your name, you will get an A. Good luck!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ACC2339
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I had to drop the class because the midterm killed me. He was an extremely tough professor and I found it hard to follow along in class. I had 2 tutors and still to avail. I'm sure he is easier than some accounting professors but if you are not good accounting avoid him, or try to get a good tutor otherwise you are not going to pass.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ACC2339
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is horrible! The class is extremely hard! Do NOT take him guys seriously!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ACC2338
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a great professor, make sure he knows your name, gives extra credit for class participation and "tutoring" other classmates and gives you an A as long as you try. DEFINITELY take! I took him for both my first accountings and plan to take him for financial statements as well!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ACC2338
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

i really didnt enjoy this class. i had to teach myself accounting from scratch and it was the hardest class ive ever taken. he is easier than some other professors because he gives you HW answers and casestudy answers so really you just have to do well on tests, do the wiley hw, and READ the textbook because thats the only way youll actually learn

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ACC2338
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You have to do work for this class Go everyday read chapter beforehand and listen to him and take good notes do the hw practice practice you'll be fine go to tutoring if you need it - not an essay class but it can be if you don't slack off and do the work consistently

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ACC2339
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Gives you the answers to the hw. if you do them and figure out how it works then the tests are simple. funny guy,but sometimes has an attitude. Recommended if you're trying to get through accounting.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ACC3342
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

he is very funny n if u dont get good grade its cuz he gave u CPA questions on the exam but he gave u huge curve like 10-16 points. his exam is hard but he gave u thorough review for the exam but sumtimes he went off topic. make sure he likes u n knows ur name he will definitely gave u an A for sure! 4 this class if u wana get A u take him