Patricia Bancroft - Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA

Professor: Patricia Bancroft

Department: Accounting

College: Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ACCT492
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Class is overall well planned out 3 tests and 3 projects. Attendance isn't mandatory but is important. She is very knowledgeable but sometimes goes a little too fast and relies on your questions to stop for explanation. Does tend to throw packets out which generally don't help. Should do more examples for students. Very caring will help you pass.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ACFI100AND200
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took Professor Bancroft for ACFI100 (as a hybrid) and 200 (T/TH class). Absolutly love her! She isn't easy but makes every effort to give you all the chances you need to get the projects done. Her quizzes are easy if you go to class and pay attention. The exams are difficult but come on guys, its college! STUDY and you'll do fine!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ACFI200
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very nice, and willing to help! Tough grader, especially with journal entries, no partial credit on them, but that's understandable. She would be a perfect prof. if she was just more thorough in some of the lectures, and used the full class time more strategically, rather than ending it early, and blowing through material too speedily.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ACFI550
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Bancroft is a great professor. Her class is tough but by far the most valuable class of the MBA program. Very knowledgeable and available for questions/discussions. Take advantage of her experience and knowledge!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ACFI100
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Bancroft is amazing. She is very helpful, kind, and really cares about your education. I took her over the winter session (which is only a 2 week course). Although it was very hard to do all that material in 2 weeks, but she certainly made it manageable and was there to help every step of the way.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ACFI200
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

love her. very clear when lecturing, gives hand outs so you can follow along, wont go to the next problem until she is sure everyone gets it, will go over it multiple times if needed. 2 exams, 1 final, and 2 projects, all manageable just need to put the time in.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ACFI200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

tough professor

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ACFI200
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

TAKE HER!!!!!!!!!!!! so nice and helpful

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ACFI200
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good teacher, clear and easy to follow. Test are not hard and she is lively during class, I would take again.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ACFI545
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very unclear about the RealAudit simulation and also what is needed for both presentations assigned for this. Homework is not used, so don't bother. Whatever she says to memorize, make sure you do.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ACFI200
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Bancroft is one of my all time favorite professors. The people giving her bad ratings, I don't understand. Show up for class and pay attention and you will understand the material. If there is something you don't get, just ask her after class because she cares about her students. I've learned a lot from her. Take her!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

im so sad to see bad reviews. bancroft is the reason i chose this program and she is the most caring professor at BSU and the best teacher they have.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ACFI100AND200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The biggest mistake you can make in this course is not preparing yourself enough: don't expect to be taught the information... TEACH YOURSELF and get guidance from her in class if your missing anything. She is an excellent choice especially for beginning accountant students and deserves recognition for it. Highly recommended.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ACFI200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Helpful teacher. Test and project questions are designed to trick you, read all questions carefully. Minimal book use, everything on tests was either from worksheets, taught in class, or seen in homework. Attend class to know what to expect for tests and projects.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ACFI492
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This professor is bad... She jumped all over the place and made mistakes in almost every project/solution she provided. The professor might be OK for someone to learn T accounts but definitely not suitable for Advanced Financial Reporting..

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ACFI492
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I received a good grade, but that did not change my opinion. Disorganized, unwilling to help, confusing and subjective grading. Makes many mistakes and is all over the place. So hard to learn.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: AFCI200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

shows up late every class, leaves throughout the whole class. barely explains anything

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ACFI100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. Very clear with what she expects. The annual report project is a bit much for an entry-level class, but it's only worth 10% of your overall grade. I took the hybrid section of this course, and it's exactly the same as it is in person. The textbook is an excellent choice, though it is expensive. Be sure to do Connect problems!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ACFI100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Class NOT recommended unless you are an Accounting and Finance major. Excellent professor.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ACFI200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I LOVED this teacher. She is the one who made me think I should go into accounting, because I wasn't sure if it was for me. Yes it is very difficult subject matter, but she was always helpful and ready to teach. Exceptional professor. Be prepared for lots of handouts!!