An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Upstream Petroleum Accounting
Exploration and Production Accounting in Oil & Gas Industry
Course Overview
This GLOMACS Upstream Petroleum Accounting training course is designed to develop the essential skills necessary to prepare and evaluate Upstream Petroleum Accounts and to improve the organization’s internal audit function.
It focuses on the latest techniques to evaluate Financial; Operational & Social Performance as well as relevant International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for the preparation of accounts. Delegates will therefore be able to prepare financial statements in line with IFRS and make strategic decisions to improve financial performance of their organization. In addition, the development, monitoring and continued improvement of a highly-integrated, internal audit function will aid continued financial success, stability and growth.
This training course will highlight:
- How to Prepare Financial Statements in line with IFRS?
- The latest international tools and techniques to develop skills of evaluation and performance measurement
- The lessons to be learnt from an evaluation of leading international Upstream Petroleum companies
- The different types of audit and the benefits to be obtained from each
- Efficient Planning, Controlling and Recording of an audit assignment
Training Outline
DAY 1: Major Accounting & Auditing Issues in the Upstream Petroleum Sector
- The Latest Accounting & Auditing Issues Facing the Sector
- The Impact of Commodity Prices, Currency & Interest Rate Fluctuations and Political and Environmental Developments
- The Impact of Financial and Accounting Issues on Strategic Development and Growth within the Sector
- The Annual Reports & Financial Statements of Leading International Petroleum Companies
- An Overview of IFRS in Relation to Upstream Oil & Gas Accounting
- The Role of Auditing
DAY 2: Accounting for Revenue & Costs in the Upstream Petroleum Sector
- Revenue Recognition & IFRS 15: Revenue from Contracts with Customers
- Costs in Acquisition, Exploration, Development and Production
- IFRS 6: Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Assets
- Accounting Approaches - The "Successful Efforts" (SE) Method or the "Full Cost" (FC) Method
- Break Even Oil, Cost Oil & Profit Oil
- Evaluating Profitability of Leading International Oil & Gas Companies
DAY 3: Accounting for Assets in the Upstream Petroleum Sector
- Reserves & Resources
- IAS 16: Property, Plant and Equipment
- Depletion, Depreciation & Amortisation (“DD&A”)
- IAS 36: Impairment of Assets
- IAS 37 – 39 : Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets; Intangible Assets and Financial Instruments
- Evaluating the Assets & Reserves of Leading International Petroleum Companies
DAY 4: Creative Accounting, Corporate Governance & Auditing
- Creative Accounting
- Corporate Governance
- Published Financial Statements
- The Role of the Board & Audit Committee
- External Auditing - Reporting to investors in the Oil & Gas industry
- Internal Auditing - Defining and Developing the Internal Audit Process
DAY 5: The Internal Audit Function
- Establishing the Roles & Staff within the Internal Audit Department
- The Various Types of Audits
- Planning & Commencing Internal Audit Examinations
- Controls & Substantive Tests
- Communicating Audit Findings
- The Audit Exit Conference Meeting & Post-Audit Reviews
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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