Principles And Theory Of Oil And Gas Accounting

Principles and Theory of Oil and Gas Accounting (First Edition) is a textbook on Oil and Gas Accounting covering the Principles, Theory and practical Applications of Oil and Gas Accounting in Oil and Gas operating Companies around the World. Emergence of this book ÒPrinciples and Theory of Oil and Gas AccountingÓ is as a result of our training in B. Sc, M. Sc Accounting and our various researches in the field of Oil and Gas Accounting during our Ph.D research works and our practical experience gained through consultancy services in Oil and Gas related Companies. Oil and Gas Accounting is a relatively new area in conventional Accounting studies. Although, Oil and Gas prospecting, exploration, development and production dates back to 1950s in Nigeria and about 1830s in United States of America and other Countries in the World. This bookÕs main objectives are to contribute to knowledge and to promote further research in Accountancy studies.

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.