Carleton Donchess - Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA

Professor: Carleton Donchess

Department: Accounting

College: Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ACFI350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

A classic teacher, he really digs deep to make sure you know the material. His lectures are always amazing and he makes sure everyone is on board. The class itself is easy as an accounting major, 3 tests and connect homework. Can be repetitive but all for a good cause. Sometimes it can drag but the guy was born to teach. Hands out notes at start.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ACC350
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Good instructor. Be sure to use the study guide and test guides. Class was long but there always was a break in the middle. Connect hw assignments can boost your grade so do them.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ACC350
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He doesn't like when you leave the class during his lecture for any reason. He, however, will frequently leave the room to get things he left in his office. Also if it's a long class, class will take a break that last usually 20-30 minutes. Doesn't seem to notice if you have your phone out but can spot a yawn from across the room

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ACFI350
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Donchess is a good dude at heart. I mean, its accounting so like the material is tough but most of the class is breaks. He has some good lectures but.... ITS ACCOUNTING. It can only be so fun. Follows the class guide he gives you.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ACFI430
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Puts his lecture notes on blackboard, I wish every professor did this, its a power move on his part and smoothly facilitates the learning process. Enthusiastic about accounting, you get your monies worth in the lectures! He always teaches the full length of time available, so you won't get out early. Hardest part of class is the last 50% of course.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: AC350
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tough course. Learned more than I expected. Be sure to have the study guide and lecture notes and you will be golden. Excellent professsor!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ACFI350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a nice guy but tends to look up at the ceiling when he lectures. That can be quite distracting and leads to a disconnect between himself and students.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ACFI350
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Truly a great professor who clearly is passionate about not only accounting and management bu also teaching. He breaks down the material an makes it easy to understand. Make sure to take notes and highly what he says will be on the test - it will be! I enjoyed this class and did well - learned a lot! You do need the book for sure!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ACFI350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I agree the course is a lot of work. If you don't plan on a career in business you should not take this course. I learned more than I expected but there are easier professors

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ACFI350
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Stay away. Though grader. A lot of homework. Very complicated assignments. He was annoyed whenever someone went to the bathroom.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ACFI350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Donchess is a great professor and very passionate about Managerial Accounting. His lectures were always interesting and he gave great logical explanations, analogies & examples for every concept, so no memorization was necessary! Attending class is mandatory, but you won't mind-time flies! Sets you up for homework with practice problems!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ACFI530
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

If you don't show up to class, you are not going to do well. If you don't do the homework, you are not going to do well. Put a little bit of effort in to the class and it will be worth it. Cost Accounting is really not difficult as long as you make the effort. I would take him again.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ACFI051
• 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:

Donchess knows accounting. He is a really nice guy and uses everyday concepts to explain accounting. What could be better? Take him.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ACFI350
• 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:

Professor Donchess is the best Accounting Professor at BSU, hands down. Although he is strict, his enthusiasm for the subject matter makes the difference when learning. He will explain everything slowly and in detail. Print out all the slides before the first day of class and be organized; you should be golden. Definitely recommended.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: AC350
• 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:

Graded homework is due every week. Will count for about 15% of your grade. He has all notes up on blackboard. I learned a lot but there are easier instructors to take. One of the toughest courses I've taken at BSU.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ACFI350
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Donchess means well, but he does not realize that making 85% of your grade exams and 15% of homework is a little it much. He is not a bad teacher, and I actually learned a lot. He only has 3 exams and the rest is homework based. I taught myself, but homework really did help. Multiple choice kills you on the exams. Gets upset if you laugh or sneeze.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ACFI350
• 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:

there was lots of homework but I learned so much. The video clips were very helpful!If you put the effort into the homework and study you should do fine.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ACFI430
• 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:

Taking him for Cost Accounting and he is a really helpful professor. Definitely lets you know what is expected of you and very thorough when teaching. The only downside is if you take a night class he keeps you until the very end. He often leaves for 20 minutes at a time. 2 exams, a cumulative final with a 20 pt case study, and an excel project.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ACFI350
• 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:

Weekly Online HW, 2 tests, 1 excel project,and a Final. He has some mood swings, but the class is very clear. You always know whats going on.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ACFI350
• 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:

He's a really funny and great guy. As long as you print off the modules he puts up on blackboard and listen in class, you'll be good. He lets you know the material that will be on the test and has a review day the class before.