An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Fundamentals of Joint Venture Accounting in the Oil and Gas Industry
Improve Your Way & Knowledge in Joint Venture Accounting
Course Overview
This GLOMACS Joint Venture Accounting training course is designed to develop the essential skills necessary to prepare and evaluate joint venture accounts and to improve the organization’s account function. Our course is aimed at accounting professionals wishing to deepen their knowledge of the accounting procedures applied to joint venture.
This GLOMACS training course also covers several issues regarding the relationships between operators and non-operators in joint ventures, the financing of joint venture operations and the reporting of joint costs.
This is an intensive and highly practical GLOMACS training program concentrating on aspects of accounting that are unique to this industry. As well It will enable you to know how to apply a series of major financial accounting principles and standards that are particularly relevant to upstream oil and gas activities
Training Outline
DAY 1: Introduction to Accounting in Oil & Gas industry
- Characteristic Features of the Oil and Gas Industry
- Overview of oil and gas accounting
- The impact of commodity prices, currency & interest rate instability
- Differences between IFRS principles and US GAAP
- Joint venture agreement in Oil & Gas Sector
DAY 2: Joint Venture Nature & Forms
- Joint Venture Definition, Features and Characteristics
- Typical Provisions of Joint Venture Agreements
- Relationship between Operator and Non-operator Participants
- Corporate Joint Ventures
- Limited Partnership
- Undivided Interest
- Limited Liability Companies / Partnership
DAY 3: Accounting for Joint Venture
- Methods of accounting for joint venture:
- Proportionate consolidation
- Equity method
- Alternative treatments
- Choice of legal framework
- Accounting for the tax treatment:
- Formation
- Maintenance of Accounting
- Allocation & Substantial economic effect
- Level of involvement
- Undivided Interests
DAY 4: J V Accounting in Practice
- Accounting for Contributed Property
- Revenue Recognition Relating to Over and Under-lifting
- Budgets and Approvals
- Cash-calls Billing Statements and Reporting of Expenditures
- Responsibility of Operator to Provide Sufficient Timely Information
- Audits
DAY 5: Major Accounting Issues in Joint Venture
- Accounting Issues related to Joint Venture Operations
- IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements and IAS 28 Investments in Joint Ventures
- Relationship between Operator and Non-operator Participants
- The Financing of Joint Ventures – Billing Statements and Cashflow Reporting
- Reporting of Expenditures
- Cost Allocation Methods and Issues
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
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