J. Riley Shaw - University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS

Professor: J. Riley Shaw

Department: Accounting

College: University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ACCY303
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I've taken Shaw for 202, 303, 304, and 509. The classes are really tough, but you will actually learn the material. (That's what your there for, right?) He doesn't tolerate laziness and takes an interest in each of his students to make sure they succeed. Yes, the tests are long and exhausting, but it builds your endurance for the CPA (4hr) tests.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ACCY303
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great at accounting AND teaching. Personable. Has personality and will not put you to sleep.. People are more intimidated by the class than they should be. It is DOable. Do not waste time reading textbook. Memorize how to do the problems. Learn to do problems and reference text. Do better than average on tests & be in top 45% of class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ACCY303
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Shaw rightfully bears the title of THE hardest teacher to take for intermediate accounting. You CAN do well in his class, you just have to put in the work. Read before class everyday, work problems, and, like he says, study about 4 hours a day, and go to see him once a week. You can get an A, you just have to be willing to work for it.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ACCY304
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don't take Shaw unless you absolutely have to! Going to class is pointless bc his lectures aren't useful, just show up on quiz days and get ready to teach yourself

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ACCY509
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He has very high standards. Everyone will tell you his tests are difficult as hell, but don't let that scare you: it is possible to do well in his class. It requires hard work. See him in his office if you have questions; he is helpful outside of class. I found it best to come to class having read the day's material a couple times already.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ACCY303
• 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:

hes a great guy but a super hard teacher. the tests are freaking impossible. i wouldnt take him as a teacher for any accounting classes.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ACCY303
• 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:

If you want as easy way out, do not take him. He is a great teacher and if your interested in thoroughly learning the material he is the guy. The tests are HARD!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ACCY303
• 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:

Fun. You would enjoy going to class. But Tests KILL. It seems easy yet outcome is A shock !!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: TAX2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

You'll love him everday but test day

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ACCOUNTING201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Fun teacher, keeps the class interested, but very difficult on tests.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH168
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

awesome at teaching math.