Will this class break my balls?

[Bronchitis that Lingers]

I was thinking of having a thread where we could ask other members if a certain class/degree is difficult, as well as have people chime in about their experiences in said classes/degrees.

I've been poking around trying to find out if Principals in Financial Accounting is hard. From what I've gathered, it's a lot of terminology and either "you get it or you don't" level of difficulty, and because it's a intro class, not too much will be expected of you. It's a 205 level class, but I'm taking it at my university rather than community college, but I don't think that makes a difference. Anyone care to shed some light on this?

General class discussion. What are you taking next semester?

(hope this is deep enough for deep thoughts)

 

[chimpburgers]

I've taken both principles of accounting courses at a state university and I assume that the accounting courses you're talking about are along the same lines. At my school, they made the class a bit harder because of the lack of formula sheets on the exams with the exception of some chapters much later on in the textbook that covered different ratios. My classes primarily used PowerPoint slides and I'd have to print them out and take notes on them. The biggest thing to remember is that these concepts are cumulative, so it's best to get a solid understanding of how they work from the get go so you won't get tripped up later on in the class.

I passed both classes with a B for the most part (okay, B- but the second accounting grade was really close to a solid B, overall I did better in my economics classes than accounting but some people I knew weren't as good at econ than accounting so it depends on what you feel most comfortable with). I don't think this stuff gets that tricky until you start learning about things like accumulated depreciation and prepaid rent with regards to what you're supposed to do with them in journal entries. If you plan to go into If you got a decent foundation in algebra and make sure you're keeping on top of the work, it shouldn't be too bad for you. I'd ask students at your college who have taken the classes before for more information on what the exams were like and what you need to be prepared for.

 

[Bronchitis that Lingers]

Are you from CC and this is your first big U class? (If so I would pick something your comfortable with.)

I have a friend who is pretty dumb and majoring in accounting. He says its easy, if this gives you any peace of mind.
He is more of a personal accountant type, (smaller numbers.)
If you are fine with math and don't have a minor LD (like I do) you'll be fine.

It's basic level stuff, like if you have a TI-84 I think your golden. It's all the math you get from Stat&Prob if you have taken that before.


I'm a sophomore now, so I get to take more major classes which is nice:

Micro Econ (major requirement)

French (last time ever! gen Ed)

History of Film (gen ed-art)

Computer Concepts [Computer class for business students (major requirement +gen Ed for tech)]

Intro to marketing (major requirement)

(Management major with concentration in international business)

I actually started out in uni and went back to community college because I ran out of money , so this isn't my first big class, but this, management information systems, legal/ethical/global business and professional writing are all my first uni classes in two years. The other three are all level 300 business administration classes (which does make me nervous...)

Outside of an irrational fear of numbers (math had never been my strong suit), I don't have anything holding me back. I do feel better knowing that your friend said it was easy, but if they're already numbers inclined, I'm not sure if I'm comparable D: it's basically algebra that fucked me up. Also I've taken an excel class and used it in my last office job so I do have a grasp on that, do you know if excel is intertwined in the beginning accounting classes? If so, the equations won't trip me up then.

I'm taking history of cinema right now! I'm enjoying the class so far. I have to watch Singin in the Rain this week which in not super psyched about, though.

I also have to take micro Econ for business. Was going to take it when I was still in community college, then there was some 200 program that I had to buy, and I was being a cheapass and dropped it. Bad move.

I always wanted to pick up French. Grew up close to the Mexican border so Spanish is really hardwired in my brain and ended up taking the easy way out and going in that direction. French sounds way cooler

 

[Bronchitis that Lingers]

I've taken both principles of accounting courses at a state university and I assume that the accounting courses you're talking about are along the same lines. At my school, they made the class a bit harder because of the lack of formula sheets on the exams with the exception of some chapters much later on in the textbook that covered different ratios. My classes primarily used PowerPoint slides and I'd have to print them out and take notes on them. The biggest thing to remember is that these concepts are cumulative, so it's best to get a solid understanding of how they work from the get go so you won't get tripped up later on in the class.

I passed both classes with a B for the most part (okay, B- but the second accounting grade was really close to a solid B, overall I did better in my economics classes than accounting but some people I knew weren't as good at econ than accounting so it depends on what you feel most comfortable with). I don't think this stuff gets that tricky until you start learning about things like accumulated depreciation and prepaid rent with regards to what you're supposed to do with them in journal entries. If you plan to go into If you got a decent foundation in algebra and make sure you're keeping on top of the work, it shouldn't be too bad for you. I'd ask students at your college who have taken the classes before for more information on what the exams were like and what you need to be prepared for.

Double posting because Kiwi didn't notify me, can randomly not add quotes to last post?

Ah, cumulative concepts. My arch nemesis. Ha, not really, but I will need to put extra time into the course to make sure the ideals are solidified early on.
Do you remember how much algebra you used? Haven't taken math since high school (which was five years ago....) so I'll need to brush up, but I was going to do that for my math requirement anyway.
Not only do I not live in the same city as where I started college at, I don't live in the same state, or even region anymore. I still talk to one chick I went to school with there, but she was a communications major and to my knowledge, didn't take any accounting. Maybe I can grab some tutoring at the college in my current city, though. I'll just conveniently leave out that I don't go there.

 

[chimpburgers]

Double posting because Kiwi didn't notify me, can randomly not add quotes to last post?

Ah, cumulative concepts. My arch nemesis. Ha, not really, but I will need to put extra time into the course to make sure the ideals are solidified early on.
Do you remember how much algebra you used? Haven't taken math since high school (which was five years ago....) so I'll need to brush up, but I was going to do that for my math requirement anyway.
Not only do I not live in the same city as where I started college at, I don't live in the same state, or even region anymore. I still talk to one chick I went to school with there, but she was a communications major and to my knowledge, didn't take any accounting. Maybe I can grab some tutoring at the college in my current city, though. I'll just conveniently leave out that I don't go there.

One of the things I remember the most about those classes is that the questions on the tests sometimes required a little more critical thinking when it came to solving problems. It wasn't just about being able to do math in itself but knowing what kind of information the problem gives you that you don't really need to solve the problems at all or some of the harder questions required multiple steps to complete them and relying on different concepts you've learned overtime. They called these "distracter facts" and they were often put on the tests on purpose. The math itself is mostly straightforward adding/subtracting and sometimes division/multiplication were involved but when you start learning about cash flows you also have to completely think about negative and positive numbers differently, just like with the whole idea of debits and credits. If you're interested in going into finance, learning time value of money is probably the most important thing you need to get out of these intro to accounting classes you're going to take. I didn't learn that concept until the second accounting class so I have no idea if your university will do it this way or not.

In the exams I took, they also only let students use a four function calculator and for the time value of money stuff, they handed out sheets with a whole list of the tables, like the present value of an annuity table or the future value of a $1 table so those financial calculators weren't allowed on these tests either. One other big thing I remember is that there was plenty of memorization involved especially when you get to learning about all the different financial statements.

 

[Bronchitis that Lingers]

I have not taken accounting. It isn't a popular concentration, I am not even sure if it is offered as a major at my school. (We really just have management, Econ, and marketing as the major business groups)

My friend isn't math inclined and wanted to be a political science major but realized there wasn't a job he could get easy from that, so he moved to accounting. He is in CC and will be going to U in the fall.

I am good at math (A level) UNTIL algebra, like I can do basic algebra like x-3=4 but can't do consigns or anything. (Which sucked in HS because Al2 was a graduation requirment so I had to cry and go in every week for extra credit to get a C- so I could graduate)
Stat and Probability was the first math that made me feel smart again after algebra.

Accounting might use excel if your teacher is young. I heard because the traditional way takes more time shitty teachers will teach that so they don't have to think of less things to teach. Like most classes it depends on your teacher.

Dude if it makes you feel better, I failed algebra 2 twice. Twice. Wasted a summer of my life taking it again. Flailed my way through statistics senior year and passed my HS math requirement like that, but to this day, I have never successfully completed Algebra2. Still got into a university because my state's education requirements are laughable. /powelevel reveal

Algebra is tough. Random question: are you good at geometry? Some people that blow at algebra are better at geometry/trig/calc because they can see the object they're trying to solve for, instead of imaging a theory. That was my main issue with algebra, I couldn't apply what I was solving to a "real world problem".

 

[Bronchitis that Lingers]

I would say I'm OK at geometry? Like, I could pass without going for help and annoying my teachers, would I be successful? No. I think I got a C+?
The only math type I am good at is things in Stat&Prob where I know it's a real thing, and can put it in logical steps. Same with word problems. The problem I had with geometry was it was mostly formulas and I have a shitty memory, I would use the wrong formulas a lot. (And get half credit because the teachers felt sorry for me lol. Half credit saved me from having to retake geometry.)

I would say for accounting it is more my style, where it is mostly steps, rather than formulas? Like you can't just plug in one line and get it. Then again I have only done personal accounting, which is mostly just checkbook and budgeting that I had to learn for my job. I haven't taken a class on it but I imagine it would be a bigger scale, like 1m, instead of 1k.
I don't really think you will be in trouble if you are a business major, (if your school is like mine and your advisor is from your department) because they can, if it is unbearably hard and you can't drop it, get a tutor. For math & science classes there are SIs maybe you could go to their instructional things too.

you can do it

Haha, oh half credit. My savior. Long winded equations that make no sense, scrawled down half the page, my teachers scratching their heads and thinking "at least you tried..."
I imagine that if its accounting not for business majors and not accounting majors it shouldn't be too in depth. I just have no idea what to expect, but I'm sure one way or another I'll get through it. Most likely with a flat 70%. But who's counting?

 

[Sweet and Savoury]

Organic chemistry


Just...just...no.

 

[Flowers For Sonichu]

Kengel passed this class

 

[Bronchitis that Lingers]

Kengel passed this class

If I fail it will I instantly morph into something worse than him, though?
The pressure is too much now, backing out

 

[AnimuGinger]

I have my peds and med/surg rotations in the Fall. Should be a fun time.

 

[Fallensaint]

If I fail it will I instantly morph into something worse than him, though?
The pressure is too much now, backing out

Accounting is not that bad and one of the most useful courses to have business wise.

 

[Bronchitis that Lingers]

Accounting is not that bad and one of the most useful courses to have business wise.

I figured that if it's something that I'll actually use in real life, I'll make every attempt to learn it to the best of my ability. If it was women's studies from 1920 onward, yeah, I might have a more difficult time finding the motivation, but accounting is actually a useful skill, not just a tedious class I need to take to satisfy my liberal studies requirement, or something of that nature.

 

[Silver]

My classes:
Chemistry for Life (plus lab)
Applying Ethics
Symphonic Band
Jazz Ensemble
Guitar lessons
Seminar in Applied Analysis (about music composition and theory)
Piano lessons
Developmental Psychology

This actually looks to be a fairly fun course load. I also have no classes on Mondays (at the moment), which is nice.

 

[Fallensaint]

My classes:
Chemistry for Life (plus lab)
Applying Ethics
Symphonic Band
Jazz Ensemble
Guitar lessons
Seminar in Applied Analysis (about music composition and theory)
Piano lessons
Developmental Psychology

This actually looks to be a fairly fun course load. I also have no classes on Mondays (at the moment), which is nice.

Weird course load, really cool though.

 

[Silver]

Music major who still has some gen-eds to get out of the way, and a minor in psychology.

 

[Bronchitis that Lingers]

Music major who still has some gen-eds to get out of the way, and a minor in psychology.

I really liked dev psych. Very interesting stuff!

 

[John Furrman]

I am taking an applied calculus class, that focuses on real-world applications for calculus. I've never done calculus, but I did alright in the pre-calculus class last semester, so my intermediate algebra skills are as sharp as ever. All I know about calculus is there is differential calculus and integral calculus, but I don't know what they mean besides one "works below the curve" and the other "above the curve" respectively. What should I grasp going into this class for the most success?

 

[chimpburgers]

I feel pressured to want to take more classes this fall to get my degree out of the way as soon as possible by the end of next year. The guilt over taking a year off from college still lingers sometimes for me. I'm classified as a junior right now and after the Fall semester will be considered a senior.

I'm taking Fundamentals of Valuation, Financial Analysis, and marketing for the Fall and the first two classes are my first classes for my finance major. I had played around with my schedule trying to add another class in here and preferably one that would qualify as a non business college elective that would be easy.

My advisor warned me that since the first class is a six credit course and supposedly a pretty tough class that it would be best to stick with 12 credits this semester, but I'm doing a 9 credit summer semester right now and haven't found it too difficult at all for me. I did 16 credits earlier this year and while I did run into some issues where the work got trickier to keep up with, I still made it out with some great grades in the classes. Any advice on what I should do or what I could possibly take here.

 

[Bronchitis that Lingers]

I feel pressured to want to take more classes this fall to get my degree out of the way as soon as possible by the end of next year. The guilt over taking a year off from college still lingers sometimes for me. I'm classified as a junior right now and after the Fall semester will be considered a senior.

I'm taking Fundamentals of Valuation, Financial Analysis, and marketing for the Fall and the first two classes are my first classes for my finance major. I had played around with my schedule trying to add another class in here and preferably one that would qualify as a non business college elective that would be easy.

My advisor warned me that since the first class is a six credit course and supposedly a pretty tough class that it would be best to stick with 12 credits this semester, but I'm doing a 9 credit summer semester right now and haven't found it too difficult at all for me. I did 16 credits earlier this year and while I did run into some issues where the work got trickier to keep up with, I still made it out with some great grades in the classes. Any advice on what I should do or what I could possibly take here.

Dude I'm literally having the same crisis right now. I took a year off from school trying to figure my life out and I was supposed to graduate in 2014. Am a junior now but only just. I've been looking up what classes I can squeeze into my uni schedule or take at my CC alongside uni classes since I woke up. Last semester I took three eight week classes along side each other at CC with 2 Bs and an A and decided to take it easy by doing a six credit summer. I have way too much time on my hands, and there's nothing else I can sign into. dead inside.

ANYWAY. If you can rock a 16 credit courseload, I would say you're pretty fucking golden to go, but what other course do you want to tack on? And what kind of classes are you taking in the summer? Do you have bombass organizational and time management skills? How easily do you learn new information?