Vijay Karan - California State University Fullerton

Professor: Vijay Karan

Department: TBD

College: California State University Fullerton

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ACCT302
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class was one of the toughest accounting classes Ive taken. I went to SI which helped SO MUCH. Karan spends a lot of time doing problems but doesnt tell you where hes getting the numbers. Do the problems he covers multiple times, read the book, and go to SI. The pop quizzes are tricky, so stay on top of everything. Decent curve at the end

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ACCT302
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Vijay Karan was a pretty solid teacher. He expects you to have read the chapter before coming to class, so he doesn't spend a lot of time actually teaching much. He spends most of the class going over examples from the book. I feel like he did a great job explaining how to do things from the practice problems. The homework helps a lot on the exams.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ACCT511
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class is hard and Mr. Karan does NOT make it manageable. He is negligent and could careless if you are not understanding material. He goes SO fast. There were 8 people in the class RE-TAKING it, and the tests are not in the same format as the homework. For case studies he just picks grades out of a hat, you will never get 100%.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ACCT302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class is almost half lecture and half practice problems. He tends to move very fast through the problems and skip some parts of the math; so If you have any questions, ask him when he's still on the topic. Overall enjoyed the class and he is very carrying. Go see him if you are confused on anything and be prepared to work for your grade.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ACC302
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not doubt this class is hard, be ready to read before the class, and get familiar with problems that will be done in class. Professor Karan is super knowledgeable on the material, makes exercises easy to understand, and wants you to use your critical thinking. He is preparing students for their career not just to get a good grade.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ACC302
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Would not recommend. This was by far the hardest class of my college career. He simply does problems from the book the entire class, but doesn't explain where any of the numbers are coming from. No participation from the class because everyone is lost the entire time. I had to teach myself the entire course. Hard quizzes, hard exams, hard hw.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ACCT302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Vijay is very nice when you talk to him during office hours and ask for help. However, he has an accent and is very quiet when talking. Combine these two, and I really couldn't understand what he was saying all class. Professor also tends to solve problems without clearly explaining where numbers came from or formulas.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ACCT511
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The professor knows the material very well and he teaches techniques that make the subject less difficult to understand. The subject itself is not easy, so attending lectures and practicing assigned exercises are must to do well in the class. I thought his grading was fair. Sit as close to him as possible; his voice is unclear at times.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ACCT511
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Possibly the best professor in Mihaylo. Dr Karan's amazing whiteboard notes get all knowledge points organized. He is always so nice and helpful. Took it in Summer. So 1-2 chapters per day and Accounting everyday all day. For each chapter, took 2-3 hrs to read first and 2hrs to do homework after class. Review often so you won't lose your way.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ACCT511
• 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 think he is super nice and helpful. His class may be challenging but all the tests/ exams are exactly like what he has reviewed in class. And it is an accounting class, of course extra practice is needed. There are 3 essays, they are all applied theories from what you have learned in class with more analysis required.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ACCT302
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You could barely understand his lecture especially with his deep voice. Simply solve the problems in class and does not tell you how he derive certain numbers. This leave students having to refigure the whole problem. For exams MC calculations are done in 1 or 2 step and working problem ranges in difficulty. Quiz are easy open notes. AVOID IF U CAN

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ACC302
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is my favorite accounting professor at CSUF so far. I learned many valuable cost concepts by attending his lectures, practicing homework, and preparing class work ahead. His quizzes are very similar to the classwork that he has taught you from the previous lecture. Tests are based on review and quizzes. The final is super easy if you study.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ACCT511
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm still very split on this professor. I learned a lot in his class (he always asks, "so what does this mean?"or "why does a manager worry about this?") His notes are very clear, straight to what you need for the tests. He doesn't collect hw or require attendance, but both are a must to pass. But without test notes or curve, this class is rough!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ACC302
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He gives out a lot of pop quizzes, but will count your top five. Also randomly collects homework. Biggest thing is that he does curve your grade. I got a D on the first test, and C on the second. Don't know what I got on the final, but my final grade was a B-. You have to study like crazy.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ACC302
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Take another one if you have a chance. He is not good in lecturing. He just solve the hw in class. So confused. Don't recommend him.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ACCT302
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class was so hard. Hardest acct I'v ever taken at CSUF. He randomly collects hw and gives a pop quiz (open problems/timed) almost every week. I kept up w all the reading and hw, and studied so hard to barely pass this class w a C. Exam avgs were Ds and Fs. Beware he does use C +/-. Seemed irritated when students asked questions.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ACCT302
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Nice person. If you ask for help, it's there. The class is kinda clear. exams are not that hard as long as you study the questions he teaches in classes. But his pop quizzes are not easy. you only have 10 mins to solve a problem. Overall, OK but a little hard.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ACCT302
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He did not lecture at all. All he did is solve problems and you don't know anything if you dont do hw before hand. Test were so hard and ppl did so badly. Avoid him if you can. I passed his class with a B but I don't recommend him. He is not a good lecturer. He is nice but his way is not help much in class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ACCT302
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Need to read the chapter as he only does practice problems during class. No lectures. There's homework but he randomly collects. Pop quiz usually on the last chapter you just finished. 2nd exam was the hardest. Final was 50 mc. He curves depending on how the class did and it's at the end of the semester. Make sure to go to SI, it helps.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ACC302
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Toughest class I've ever taken! studied immensely and learned the material really well only to receive a C. insane amounts of homework. People did horrible on the tests because he doesn't give study guides and the tests were pulled out of a test bank so unrelated to class work. He is a good teacher but he goes over way too much material