I liked professor Lu. This class is definitely difficult and requires a lot of studying throughout the quarter. Cramming for his exams are impossible. Best prep is to study all of the notes and in class examples, he will never test you outside of this. Your grade is a direct reflection of the effort you put in.

This class was incredibly helpful, especially as my first accounting course at UCLA as a transfer student. It built a strong foundation in accounting, which is essential for future courses. The professor provided all the key information needed for exams (including CPA exams) in the notes, and if you study those and practice the example questions repeatedly, you'll be well-prepared. Exams will be multiple-choice and some short-answer questions (like journal entries). He was also very clear about which topics would be covered on exams and relevant to the CPA.

Additionally, he shared valuable insights about careers as CPAs by discussing former students' experiences, hosting CPA workshops, and announcing recurring accounting events. He genuinely cares about students' career paths and provides plenty of guidance.

Overall, it was the most straightforward and transparent course I've ever taken!

Prof. Lu is one of the most supportive and approachable professors I’ve had at UCLA. He genuinely cares about his students' success, both academically and in their future careers, and goes above and beyond to be a resource for anyone who needs extra guidance. Whether it’s help with class concepts or advice on career paths, he’s always generous with his time and makes himself available for any questions you have.
The class is definitely challenging, but the exams are clear and based entirely on the material he teaches. If you put in the effort, attend lectures, and engage with the practice problems, you'll be well-prepared to excel in the class. Take his class if you get a chance to!

Prof. Lu is a very engaging lecturer who pays close attention to the details that really prepare you for the CPA exam. I also had him for Mgmt 120A, and his notes were always clear, well-organized, and easy to follow. I highly recommend keeping those notes, as they will be a really helpful resource when you’re studying for the CPA exams.
Also don’t let the class's grade distribution intimidate you. Although the tests are challenging, Prof. Lu covers all the material in depth during lectures, so if you attend lectures and put in the work, you will be well-prepared. Don’t be discouraged by your first midterm grade either. Accounting is a skill that improves with practice. Prof. Lu truly cares about his students and is always available for support, whether it’s for accounting help or career guidance.
Overall, I really recommend taking him for the intermediate accounting series. His teaching helps you build a strong foundation in accounting, and he is always approachable if you have any questions along the way.

Professor Lu is amazing. He is extremely passionate about teaching and his students greatly benefit as a result. While this is a very challenging course - one of the hardest courses in the accounting minor - he accommodates his students in any way he can through things like access to TAs, office hours, fair exams, and extensive career advice. I am very grateful for my experience with Professor Lu as I have gained an invaluable set of accounting skills and am now on an excellent career path due to his teaching and much of his advice. I highly recommend this class to anyone as the professor truly cares about his students. I wish I could take him for all of my classes here at UCLA!