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Goes through the lectures well and explains complex topics in further into detail so that you can understand it well. He structures the quizzes and exams fairly, having no tricky questions on them. He answers questions about the material, which can be challenging in some chapters.Rate My Professors ↗
Griffith has a very straightforward, organized approach to teaching a class. While the content is often difficult, he gives you the tools the need to succeed. Requirements were extremely clear, tests were rigorous but fair, and the cases well-developed.Rate My Professors ↗
Accounting 302: Griffith is def one of the best profs I've had at Madison. The class is hard (a lot harder than 301) and so are the exams, but he explains the content well and is always available to meet and help you (he cares a lot). The class is curved a lot (don't get discouraged by the syllabus). I would def take Griffith again!!1Rate My Professors ↗
I took Accounting 302 with Professor Griffith and he is definitely one of the best professors I have ever had. The content is challenging and so are the exams, but he explains content in a way that is easier to understand than the textbook. He is also very caring and always willing to help his students. I recommend taking Professor Griffith.Rate My Professors ↗
Took 302 online with Matt. Awesome guy, very knowledgeable, very good at teaching. He did a good job breaking down complicated concepts and was very accessible outside of class.Rate My Professors ↗
I would recommend Griffith to anyone! Although the content is difficult and so are the exams, he explains the concepts clearly and you work through problems similar to exams in class. He provides a ton of practice before exams that are super helpful as well. He is extremely responsive and always willing to help outside of class. 10/10 professor!Rate My Professors ↗
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Examines current and emerging financial reporting theory and techniques to measure and disclose financial claims on assets.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2024: 3.23 GPA, 51.6% A/AB (n=64 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.45 GPA, 71.0% A/AB (n=69 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.47 GPA, 68.5% A/AB (n=92 letter grades).
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Covers theoretical, procedural, and practical issues in preparing financial statements for alternative reporting entities, including M&A, consolidations, foreign operations, and complex instruments.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.42 GPA, 56.7% A/AB (n=67 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.52 GPA, 71.6% A/AB (n=74 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.50 GPA, 65.2% A/AB (n=66 letter grades).
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026Examines current and emerging financial accounting theory and techniques for measuring and reporting financial information to external users.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Matthew Griffith is highly rated for explaining challenging content clearly and providing accessible help. Reviewers note his fast speaking pace but recommend recording lectures. He is described as caring and knowledgeable, with exams that are difficult but well-explained.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleACCTIS 799 is a flexible reading and research course for graduate students, allowing for individualized work arrangements during regular and intersession periods.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | ACCTIS 302 | Financial Reporting II |
| Fall 2026 | ACCTIS 406 | Accounting and Analysis for Reporting Entities |
| Fall 2026 | ACCTIS 702 | Financial Reporting II |
| Fall 2026 | ACCTIS 799 | Reading and Research-accounting |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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