Reviews of professor Tom Dow

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
As someone who struggles with the concepts and application of accounting, Professor Dow has done his best to make the material more understandable. There are 3 exams (25% each). His lectures and homework are good resources for studying, but I would highly recommend reviewing the foundational chapters before the exams and going to his office hours.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Class isn't much work aside from project/test dates. There's a decent amount of material, but you should be fine if you skim the readings and follow along with the class (or videos).  Very accessible outside of class if you have questions. Would definitely recommend.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Professor Dow is very knowledgeable about the subject. The class was 80% exams, all of which were curved but very difficult. Homework assignments are not beneficial and often differ from what we learn in class. He gives no study guides/help for studying for exams and expects you to only use textbook/guided class notes which made studying very hard.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Great professor that's willing to help with academics and career help and recommendations. Lectures are straight-forward and he gives the information like it needs to be given. Great at giving good feedback and communicating what needs to be taken care of. I found he was very respectful and patient with students.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Flipped class. Watch the videos outside of class before class or else he will take off points from your final grade. Let them run through completely so you get credit (you can leave it on & walk away) and go back to watch them again and actually pause to take your notes. Great guy, fair. Projects are pretty easy. Tests have nothing to do with class

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
The tests have almost nothing to do with what he teaches. It is based off the book. I guess I'm not perfect since I got a 99.99% on a discussion question. The class isn't hard. I personally don't like the teaching method, but he's a cool guy.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Professor Dow really cares about his students and wants to see you succeed. His class will require a decent amount of work, but you will really get something from it. If I had to explain how he treats his class in 3 words it would be "He gets it.".

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Great professor and person. Very personable and respectful. Keep an eye on those due dates!!! I missed so many easy assignments because he had stuff due on Tuesday at 10am. Just keep a schedule and you should be fine.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
He is one of my favorite professors at NCSU! Funny and animated, he adds a lot of personality into the subject and which makes the lecture easy to listen to. The material is straight forward and the course is easy to follow along with. If you can take him, make sure you do, he's the best!