Tests are straight from book. Either read or pay attention in class and you should be fine for those. The projects are worth half your grade, and she doesn't give a ton on direction them, so they can be difficult. If you're having trouble, talk to her after class. Make sure to do the extra credit. Not too hard of a class if you put in some effort

Real world examples are good.

Helps prep for CPA exam

very practical and helps with CPA exam

good practice on tax law for me and others

lots of variety in projects, case study good.

Class project helped me understand taxes. Lectures were practical and useful to me.

Class project actually helped me do my own tax return - and understand it! Lectures are easy to listen to since she has interesting stories and a good sense of humor. Final is on last day of class.

She is totally disorganized and has a callous disregard for her students. (Perhaps her "real job" insists she teach?) Her tests and her lectures are straight out of the book, so study the slides and you'll do OK. She puts a lot of emphasis on her projects, but doesn't explain clearly or answer questions on them. Her personality is dry and boring.

Decent class,dont have to attend if you go over the slides and skim the book. Test arnt hard if you know the basics but the project and case matter a lot. Take a few days to finish but as long as you stupidly explain every detail you'll do decent on the case and people messed up the entire tax return and still did good.

Duuuuuuuulllllll lectures but the class is extremely useful

Easy elective class. One midterm and one final all multiple choice cept maybe one question (final during dead week, so no "real" final). Tests are pretty easy if you study just a bit. Projects are a bit more difficult, try to work with other people. She puts a curve on at the end for sure. Shouldn't be a difficult A if you put a little effort in.