Mohsen Naser-Tavakolian

He is a very high demanding professor who stresses on professionalism in every aspect of your works. He expects a great deal from his students as he much as he ask of himself. He may appear unhappy or pull a long face sometimes but he has a very good heart, he wants his students to LEARN & he wants them to do well in exams & in class. His grading is pretty fair & in the end of the semester, you will find yourself has really learnt something!

especially when it come to naser-tavakolian. its true, this professor does seem a bit strict, but he really is a great instructor if you give him a chance. i was absolutely impressed by his style of teaching and he treats us students as adults, not high school kids still in diapers. alot of my fellow students prejudged him based on his very still personality, but the bottom line is that he's a smart man who knows his material, and most importantly, can convey the information to his students. there are many prof's out there who are super smart but can't teach worth anything. this prof is a special exception who teaches in a clear and concise manner. i highly recommend this prof for any courses. (one note, he doesn't like that unwraping candy bar noise so if you want to eat, make sure you don't need to make too much noise unwraping your food, he'll yell at you if you do)

Notice all the high marks given to this professor? He deserves every one of them. He is one of an exceptional group of instructors that I have had in my post-secondary education that actually cares if you learn something from him. He doesn't treat you as if you'd just gotten out of high school...you are treated as an adult. He cares if you understand the material and will go back over a point if it isn't clear to you. I previously had taken Accounting 301 with Professor Naser-Tavakolian last semester, and I was so taken with his teaching style and life approach that I told myself that if he was teaching another class that I needed-he would be my instructor of choice. If you want to be babied through accounting, this is not the instructor for you. He teaches not only accounting but professionalism in anything that you do. I hope to take him in my next accounting course: Accounting 501. So, if you really want to LEARN accounting (and not just through memorization) then Dr. Naser-Tavakolian is the instructor for you!

A very good professor teaching a difficult subject. I can really learn a lot from his lecture, which is very clear, keeping to the point, and making after class reviewing much easier.

He is soft in grading. He gives bonus points to everyone for the first midterm. He assigns 2 cases and 1 journal article summary which he grades very high and therefore serve to improve your overall grade in case you don't do very well in your exams.

He is the best instructor I have ever had in SFSU. But bearing in mind that Intermediate Accounting does cover a lot of solid materials and require some effort to learn and memorize, don't take him if you are not taking accounting seriously and then blame him for not working hard yourself.

He absolutely takes the cake in being the worst teacher for accounting. His lectures are long and boring and he basically reads to you the power point notes as if you can't read it yourself. There really is no point in going to class b/c he really doesn't teach you anything. Go to class if you want somebody to read to you a bed time story. Not only that he is cocky and is not much of a motivational teacher. His test are not reasonable and his homework are not helpful. If you don't want to learn anything in accounting then take him.

I took him during summer school and its really tough..imagine a whole chapter of homework after every class, 3 times a week. HW was really a great pain to do but it pays off in the end because I truly learn the material fully. His teaching is also very clear and organized. I am taking ACCT101 now with another professor and boy what a contrast...I recommend this professor if you are really there to learn and willing to work your butt off in order to do well..In the beginning I don't really like him because he seems rather hard and harsh but later, I do see the softer side of him and his true goal to help us learn.

I really didn't like this teacher. I ended up being stuck with him after all the other sections were full. He doesn't lecture. He uses power point slides, and spends the whole time just reading them. He goes over the material way too fast, so sooner or later you just stop paying attention. Even though the lectures are completely useless, (you have to study all the material from the book on your own), the attendance is mandatory. yawn. He also assigns homework that is very time consuming. He assigns way too many problems, and there is simply not enough time to go over everything, especially since he doesn't explain anything. He also doesn't bother to go through the HW after you turn it in, I guess it's only important that you copy it from the lab. A total waste of time. His exams are very tricky. I don't think that he comes up with those questions himself, cause they were kinda weird. I think he gets them from the website that he got the power point slides from. Questions cover everything that's in the book, regardless if he mentioned it in class or not. You can't prioritize and go over the more important stuff - his questions are way to detailed and tricky - you really have to know the material well. He doesn't give any hints before the exam. The exam had a MC part and problems. The final was comprehensive, but he did leave out 2 or 3 chapters. He grades on a curve, and that saved a lot of people (at least those that didn't drop the class) I found this class very disappointing. It was annoying to go to all the lectures and not get anything out of them. I hated the fact that he didn't wanna narrow it down, and leave some stuff out. It sucks when the teacher doesn't care, and makes it harder on you on purpose. If you can, pick someone else.

I had taken Naser for act 100 and decided to take him again. He teaches from power point and does problems on the board. I think the power point works out pretty well- my notes are alway's organized. Contrary to other reviews he does eleborate on the power point slides- he also does problems on the board. It's not pointless to do the homework because it's similar to the test questions. Yes you do need to know the details- acct is a difficult subject- you need to know the details to do the problems- duh!

The only issue I have with Naser is that he keeps asking easy questions on his tests. This SEEMS like a good thing- except the easy questions arn't gone over in class and no one study's the easy stuff- because it's easy!!! So on the first test he actually added points to everyone's test because we all didn't do so well.

If you want to do well in his class know everything! (including BPO- you'll understand when you get there) I wouldn't recommend him for students who are not acct majors- i.e. those taking 100- but I would recommend him for those who plan to work in acct/take the CPA- get used to the details now!

I took his night class and all I have to say is bring a huge mug of coffee because those nights were the longest and most boring nights of my life! His lectures were boring and he speaks in mono tone. All he does is flick through slides and read them to you...I can do that myself at home. For all those who learned a lot frm him -- good for you. He was just one of those teachers that just didn't click for me so I had to withdraw. It was just no good for me. And frankly, I wasn't too big on his personality either.

Even though I never knew how to pronounce his name, I believe that this is one of the best accounting teachers at SFSU! Yes, he is like most accounting professors, in that he can get boring at times, but its not him, its the subject material. He likes to give advice and insight into areas that are never covered in the textbook but can only be found through real-life experience, and I thank him for that. His lectures were all power point which made visualizing the material that much easier and because of that we were able to get through all 13 chapters in less than 3 weeks! If I can give any advice to you, its DO YOUR HOMEWORK and do it WELL/COMPLETE!!! In my course, the homework points are equal to the quiz points (30 pts) and so by bombing one or both quizzes, and acing the homework you will be able to still do well in this course. Another tip is don't think you can learn this information from the book, you can't! If you decided to skip his class, then don't be surprise if you bomb a quiz or an exam, its your fault. The material can be extremely difficult and confusing at times, but this guy really helps you understand it so that you can do your homework and actually learn it. I would reccomend this professor to anyone who is thinking of taking ACCT 100-Financial Accounting and I would also reccomend that you take it in the Winter Session to get it over with faster! Overall, this is a great professor, for a not so great class!

I never knew how to pronounce his name, but he is a good teacher that knows a lot about accounting. He is in his office if you need help. His class consists of 2 exams and a final plus homeworks and quizes. He lectures off of the power point slides provided by the book because he said his hands are somewhat disable. If you can learn this way, take him. He makes jokes before class that is funny most of the time and yes, he does looks out of the window during class especailly at the beginning. Everyone complains that his tests are hard, but maybe because I am good at this, I find them pretty easy, not really hard. Doing the homework helps a lot plus you really have to understand the material. The exams are long so that you do not have a lot of time to think, but he curves the grades, if not, I would have a B instead of an A. There are tutors in the Accounting lab and he is in his office if you have any questions or problems. He is willing to go over the homework problems with you in class or in his office if you ask him to. Overall, he is a great accounting teacher to me!

Prof. Naser expects a lot from his class but this is college so it is expected. His tests are hard but the homework is helpful. He can also seem intimidating but towards the end of the semester he gets to know you and relaxes a bit. I learned a lot from this class and I worked my butt off to do so! Just be prepared for tons of homework!! The answers are in the accounting lab so if you have trouble understanding something you can use the answer books or the tutors available there.

Mr Naser is a great teacher. His course is based on three exams, two quizes, and homework. Homework are soooo baoring, we used to copy them from the lab, BELEIVE ME THEY HELPED ME SO MUCH IN THE EXAMS.

The exams are based on M/Q and problems. The problEms are very similar to the problems he solves in the class. The first two exams were very hard, but the final exam was like a piece of cack. During the course, i thought that would difinitaly pass the class with either a c or a d, but the curve system and the final exam helped me to pul up my overall grade from two C's to a B. I higly recomand him for the serious studnets, not for the losers. Losers go to your MAMA and cry their, it's college it's not high school. Anyways, keep going to class and take notes and you will pass with an A.

If you hear your freinds talking about how bad was he. Tell them shut the fuck up and go to study. Many poeple hate him, i don't,becaue they waist the time and did not give a shit.

The homework may seem a bit overwhelming but if it's done then you'll do fine on the tests. He grades on an overall curve so hw points do count btwn 16-18pts every test- do the homework even if you copy it at the acct. lab! overall he was a pretty good teacher eventhough he never reviews for the tests. Get the study guide- it helps!

Look,here are the basics:1) be prepared to spend LOTS of time on the homework assignments, 2) if you've done all the reading (usually 3-4 chapters per exam), the exams and quizzes are fairly basic - partly multiple choice, partly short answer (know those financial statements!), 3) he takes attendance practically every class, so don't take this class if you like to cut, 4) the textbook is pretty easy to read and not as dull as I thought it'd be, 4) ignore the fact that he's fairly rude in the beginning, he'll soften up. His classes are straightforward, note taking is basically copying the PowerPoint stuff on the board. I was able to get an A in this class even though I completely screwed up the second midterm... just make sure you keep up with the homework.. I tried doing it all at the last minute for the second test, and it was not a good idea. Last: take some responsibility in your grades people. I'm so sick of students who never spend time studying blaming the prof. And to the last reviewer: if you're going to be rude by calling someone a "LOSER", learn how to spell it correctly.

During the course we were given two midterms, the final and several quizes. It is very important that you keep up with the reading and homework each chapter took at least 3 hours) or you will be lost. This teacher did have a tendency to embarrass people in class who asked questions or didn't follow directions. The first day of class he said that 40% of the class would not pass this class! This was a very hard class and requires lots of studying. On the bright side he did tell some jokes and tried to keep the lecture entertaining. He also added extra points to everyone's score (about 25) to boost everyone's grade a bit.

he's a fair instructor in term of his grading method. he grades based on points on 2 exam, homework, and 1 final exam. if u read the text n do the homework, u will pass the course. there are several things i don't like about him and the class. first, he takes roll (not every class but enough times to screw those that have 4+ absences). his way of teaching is suck. for every class, he would stand in front of the class n lecture. the worst part is that he makes us do homework which is long n difficult. i give ppl who read this review a few tips to pass this course: 1. read the book 2. get a copy of all the homework answers 3. do the homework (of course try do it first b4 copy) 4. MUST study n do well on the first exam bcoz it's the easiest of the 3 exams.

I think the people who wrote bad reviews were completely wrong and bitter.

As for the instructor bottom line if you do not want to put the time in to homework and reading do not take this class. The time involved is quite a bit. The instructor is strict and does not take bullshit. He does not bend the rules. I agree as a student that it is frustrating. but do not blame the instructor if you are failing. As for the instructor his pace is fast so you need to keep up and you will learn something. As for how his mannerisms are read above. He is nice if you really are working hard but do not expect any special treatment. I think as far as it goes he is good. He incorporates the study guide and the homework to the tests. He lectures with visual aids that help you to understand the material. He is eager for students to do well. He is bussiness like and blunt so some people can take it personally. YOu need to ask questions freely and he will explain things but he does not have Q& A sessions. I took the same class last semester with Schaze, believe me I think this instructor is a god send. comparativley speaking. AND BTW I droped for my GPA, I was earning a C+, not because I was doing poorly. I actually learned something in this class.

Prof. Naser is tough but he's not a bad guy and he obviously doesn't hate people. What ever Mr. Bitter who called him a dick. At least you know where Prof. Naser is coming from and if you actually listen in class his lectures although boring are informative. Fact of the matter is his course is tough, he gives about three quizzes, two mid-terms and a final. Lots of time consuming homework. The exams aren't that rough. There is a lot of home work and he does penalize for not turning it in. I'm sure there are easier teacher out there but Prof. Naser isn't a bad guy, just a little stale.

Ummm... after reading the last 3 reviews, I feel a bit like a traiter... but, I think Prof. N.T. did a pretty good job teaching the material. I agree that he is overly harsh, especially in the beginning regarding adding/dropping students and about mandatory attendance, but he's loosened up a bit. He even seems to have a sense of humor. I didn't witness him giving anyone a hard time for asking a questions (and I think I asked a couple of rather idiotic questions myself). For the basics: The grade is based on 2 "midterm" exams, 1 final, 2 quizzes, and homework assignments. The homework takes FOREVER... about 1 1/2 hours per chapter... and he only makes sure that you did them, he doesn't correct them (you have to go to the acct. lab if you want to do that). The homework do help you get the material in your head though, so they come in handy. His exams and quizzes are not overly difficult if you've read the material and spent some time studying. The quizzes are basic multiple choice (10 questions each). The exams are part multiple choice and part short answer and application of material. He gives bonus points for the exams if it seems as though a lot of students had trouble with the same material. For example, on our second big exam, he gave us all 12 bonus points (the test totalled 90 points, so it was quite generous). Make sure you're there for the first few classes or he'll drop you (tons of people beg to add), grit your teeth through the first few weeks when he's being a bit of a tyrant, do your homework for each chapter along the way and not the night before they're due, and be prepared to work for your grade... but overall, it's do-able. Oh, by the way, he doesn't grade on a curve: 91% - 100% = A. He also gives F's if your absent more than four times. It's May and he's still taking role, so I think he's serious.

The language of accounting is very technical and strange at first. It is essential for an instructor to make sure the students understand the foundation for success in the class. This prof. did not. He moved very quickly and had a schedule to stick by. If we did not get to the chapter in class we were still responsible for it on the test. No quizzes are given, so there is no way to moniter your progress,or get a feel for the prof. testing style. Homework is turned in before each test. He just glances over it to see if it is complete, not for correctness. But you are responsible for perfect work on the exams. He is very intimidating and does not welcome questions. In fact, he would often belittle students for asking questions. It got to the point where I stopped asking questions because he would humiliate you. Over 3/4 of the class dropped, including myself. I will be taking accounting again but defenitly not with this guy.