This new edition covers many significant changes impacting the petroleum industry including important updates such as current industry practice issues from a proprietary survey conducted by the Institute of Petroleum Accounting, and practical guidance on new standards of revenue recognition, joint arrangements, consolidated financial statements, and disclosure of interests in other entities which are of critical importance to those involved or interested in the petroleum industry.New chapters covering midstream operations, master limited partnerships, and SEC considerations have been added. The updated text will also address numerous operational issues that continue to evolve with the demand for capital, inherent industry risks, and the impacts of product price fluctuation.

PETROLEUM ACCOUNTING has earned a reputation as a textbook written in clear terms for all ranges of experience. Since its inception, this textbook has provided petroleum industry professionals with comprehensive coverage of oil & gas accounting. Updated as necessary, PETROLEUM ACCOUNTING remains an important tool in the petroleum accountant's library. In a single volume, the reader will find essential information to understand the intricacies of petroleum accounting. The textbook begins with the basics & continues through the complexities of accounting & reporting. PETROLEUM ACCOUNTING is organized in a straightforward manner & provides concise, to-the-point presentation of material. It features illustrations, examples, copies of oil & gas lease contracts, joint operating agreements, & joint interest accounting procedures. Other major additions & revisions include economics & statistics of the oil & gas industry, standardized measure disclosures, the ceiling test problem for companies using the successful efforts method, spot gas sales, an enlarged chapter on partnership accounting, accounting for reclamation & restoration costs, updated full cost accounting, & analysis of new deferred tax accounting rules.

"This book illustrates various aspects of accounting in international petroleum operations. The authors discuss and illustrate international petroleum contracts and related contract accounting issues that arise and contrast U.S. accounting standards with those of other countries which are likely to be applicable to companies operating in international settings. Also included are discussions of petroleum tax regimes encountered around the world"--

Oil and gas operations have some of the most unique accounting issues found in any industry. Oil & Gas Accounting delves into acquisition, exploration, development, and production activities, covering many industry-specific accounting issues. Topics covered include the successful efforts method, full cost method, reserve reporting, the unit of production method, severance taxes, take-or-pay arrangements, transfers of mineral interests, and joint interest accounting, as well as industry-specific controls that should be installed. In short, this is the essential oil and gas desk reference for the accountant.

Offering a clear explanation of financial statements with a practical approach to the analysis of an oil company, this introduction contains tables, figures, and worksheets, and examples of analysis of virtually every aspect of an oil company are provided in detail. Financial quick-look techniques, rules of thumb, commentary, and a glossary are included.

Provides an explanation of financial statements with a practical approach to the analysis of an oil company. Tables, figures, worksheets and examples for analysis of virtually every aspect of an oil company are provided in detail. Financial quick-look techniques and rules of thumb are included.