Kim Lyons - University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, La Crosse, WI

Professor: Kim Lyons

Department: Accounting

College: University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, La Crosse, WI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ACC311
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class is tough. No question about that. With this said however, this is a class you will actually learn something from. She is one of the best professor's I have had here at UWL. If you expect this to be an easy class, don't take her - you will fail. Also do not be discouraged to go to her office hours - she is helpful!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ACC311
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I know some people don't love Kim but the truth is she is one of the best accounting professors at UWL because you actually learn something from her class. She makes you work really hard for your grade but I learned so much from her.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ACC311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I definitely recommend Lyons if you're an accounting major. The class is very difficult and requires a lot of work, but she goes over several examples during class. Exams were difficult, start studying for them earlier than just a day before. She also requires you to go to three professional development events or she drops your grade half a letter.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ACC222
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Overall a great professor. Makes things easy to understand with lots of examples. Grade made up of 3 exams, a final, and D2L chapter homework. Attend class and pay attention and you will be fine

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ACC222
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Goes through material then immediately goes to examples from the book that cover the material so it is clear what is being taught. Tests are a big part of the grade but aren't hard if you pay attention in class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ACC222
• 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:

Professor Lyons is kind, professional and knowledgeable, but can seem a bit condescending or rude. She teaches the subject well and makes the class easy if you show up. The majority of your grade, 85% I believe, is made up of three exams and the final. She doesn't curve grades or offer extra credit, so make sure you don't forget about cengage.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ACC222
• 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:

If you're an accounting major, you should absolutely take Kim for this class. She doesn't make it easy, but she'll make sure you learn what you need to. Your grade is heavily weighed by tests, so you need to put in the work to study in order to do well. Dr. Lyons is a bit intimidating, but she definitely knows her stuff.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ACC221
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took this as an online summer class & it was a horrible decision. I heard good things about this professor but you are 100% on your own for the online class. unless you're amazing at teaching yourself don't take this class online. there's tons of work and i still feel like i know nothing.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ACC222
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This was the worst class I have ever taken. She does not teach the material, literally just does examples out of the textbook. She's not friendly as does not take the time to talk to students. I did not learn anything the whole semester from her, had to teach everything to myself. DO NOT take her, you will regret it.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ACC321
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is the best professor I have had for an accounting class so far at UW-L. Her lectures coupled with reading the book will definitely prepare you for the test. ACC 321 is a tough class and there are a lot of tough concepts but I felt she did the best job of explaining them to us compared to other accounting professors.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ACC222
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lyons is probably one of the best accounting profs at UWL. She is clear in what she expects from you, and lets you know what will be on the tests for the most part. Explanations are pretty clear, and she goes through a ton of examples. Definitely have to put a significant amount of outside time in, but that goes for any ACC course. Would recommend.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ACC321
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Awesome teacher. If you want to be an accountant you have to take her.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ACC321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Kim is an excellent teacher. She knows the material well, and she explains everything in a way that is as simple as it can be for students. She's not very personable in class, but she's by far the best professor I've had at UW-L. Highly recommended.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ACC321
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best professors I have had in college. Does a great job of clarifying material and is there for you if you have additional questions. Highly recommend her for all classes that she teaches.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ACC222
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very knowledgeable about the subject. She explains course content well.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ACC301
• 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:

Tax class itself is dreaded so she did her best to make a dry matter alright. Unfortunately, she doesn't make lecture that interesting because her voice is relatively monotone which doesn't help when learning a subject such as tax. Tests were tough just because there are so many different situations that can occur and it's hard to prepare for them.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ACC321
• 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:

One of the better professors I have ever had. Teaches a hard class in Intermediate Accounting and manages to explain the material very clearly. Would highly recommend.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ACC321
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She works fast, but that's standard with any ACC professor. The content of the course is naturally difficult so expect to put in time. It's a 4 credit course with class 4 days a week and the 5th day only used for tests. She may come off intimidatingnever happy, but she is a very nice lady if you go in and talk with her. Tests are like HW examples.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ACC222
• 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:

May seem unapproachable, but I went to her office hours to get help and she was so helpful and willing explain! She is a very kind person. First exam was difficult, but the rest are not that hard, you just have to study. You get infinite tries on quizzes, which are helpful in studying for the exams. Project isn't bad either. I would recommend her!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ACC222
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Worst. Professor. Ever. If you don't like accounting, or struggle with it, do NOT take her. All she does is examples, never really explains anything. I have no idea how her ratings are this high. I studied my butt off for the first exam and still failed it. No extra credit. Might as well teach yourself the material.