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Oil and Gas: Terminology, Impairments, Depletion, AROs and Derivatives (Self-Study Video)

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QAS Self-Study
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Overview
Credits
CPE Credits
1 Credits: Accounting

Course Description

Oil and gas operations have some of the most unique accounting issues found in any industry. This course includes a discussion of the oil and gas industry, with a focus on the key terminology.  This course also addresses other key topics relating to depletion, impairments, asset retirement obligations, as well as oil and gas derivatives.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Recognize the various steps in the process of exploring for, developing, and producing on an oil and gas property.
  • Identify the different types of wells.
  • Identify the documentation used to record produced oil and gas
  • Describe the circumstances under which impairment testing should be conducted, as well as the rules for doing so.
  • Describe the calculation process for the unit of production method
  • Recognize the key characteristics of asset retirement obligations and oil and gas derivatives

Course Specifics

Course ID
1223577SSVID
Revision Date
February 1, 2022
Prerequisites

None

Advanced Preparation

None

Compliance information

NASBA Provider Number: 103220

CMA Notice: Western CPE makes every attempt to maintain our CMA CPE library, to ensure a course meets your continuing education requirements please visit Insitute of Management Accountants (IMA)

Course Instructor

Steven M. Bragg Headshot
Steven M. Bragg, CPA

Steven M. Bragg, CPA, is a full-time book and course author who has written more than 70 business books. He provides Western CPE with self-study courses in the areas of accounting and finance, with an emphasis on the practical application of accounting standards and management techniques. A sampling of his courses include the The New Controller Guidebook, The GAAP Guidebook, Accountants’ Guidebook, and Closing the Books: An Accountant’s Guide. He also manages the Accounting Best Practices podcast. Steven has been the CFO or controller of both public and private companies and has been a consulting manager with Ernst & Young and an auditor with …

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Kelen Camehl Headshot
Kelen Camehl, CPA, MBA

Kelen is a recognized author and reviewer of CPE courses and has authored over 120 courses (300+ CPE credit hours) covering a range of accounting, auditing, financial reporting, regulatory, and ethics topics.  His courses are available for purchase from many online CPE providers including the AICPA.  Kelen also remained involved in CPA exam content development for nearly 10 years and authored more than a thousand multiple choice questions for various sections of the CPA exam.  He also serves as an Editorial Advisor for the AICPA’s “Journal of Accountancy”. Kelen has nearly 20 years of progressive finance and accounting experience. He …

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Oil and Gas: Terminology, Impairments, Depletion, AROs and Derivatives (Self-Study Video)

CPE CREDITS
1 Credits: Accounting

$70.00

Icon_Self-Study
QAS Self-Study
Icon_Level
Overview
Credits
CPE Credits
1 Credits: Accounting

Course Description

Oil and gas operations have some of the most unique accounting issues found in any industry. This course includes a discussion of the oil and gas industry, with a focus on the key terminology.  This course also addresses other key topics relating to depletion, impairments, asset retirement obligations, as well as oil and gas derivatives.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Recognize the various steps in the process of exploring for, developing, and producing on an oil and gas property.
  • Identify the different types of wells.
  • Identify the documentation used to record produced oil and gas
  • Describe the circumstances under which impairment testing should be conducted, as well as the rules for doing so.
  • Describe the calculation process for the unit of production method
  • Recognize the key characteristics of asset retirement obligations and oil and gas derivatives

Course Specifics

Course ID
1223577SSVID
Revision Date
February 1, 2022
Prerequisites

None

Advanced Preparation

None

Compliance information

NASBA Provider Number: 103220

CMA Notice: Western CPE makes every attempt to maintain our CMA CPE library, to ensure a course meets your continuing education requirements please visit Insitute of Management Accountants (IMA)

Course Instructor

Steven M. Bragg Headshot
Steven M. Bragg, CPA

Steven M. Bragg, CPA, is a full-time book and course author who has written more than 70 business books. He provides Western CPE with self-study courses in the areas of accounting and finance, with an emphasis on the practical application of accounting standards and management techniques. A sampling of his courses include the The New Controller Guidebook, The GAAP Guidebook, Accountants’ Guidebook, and Closing the Books: An Accountant’s Guide. He also manages the Accounting Best Practices podcast. Steven has been the CFO or controller of both public and private companies and has been a consulting manager with Ernst & Young and an auditor with …

Steven M. Bragg, CPA Read More »

Kelen Camehl Headshot
Kelen Camehl, CPA, MBA

Kelen is a recognized author and reviewer of CPE courses and has authored over 120 courses (300+ CPE credit hours) covering a range of accounting, auditing, financial reporting, regulatory, and ethics topics.  His courses are available for purchase from many online CPE providers including the AICPA.  Kelen also remained involved in CPA exam content development for nearly 10 years and authored more than a thousand multiple choice questions for various sections of the CPA exam.  He also serves as an Editorial Advisor for the AICPA’s “Journal of Accountancy”. Kelen has nearly 20 years of progressive finance and accounting experience. He …

Kelen Camehl, CPA, MBA Read More »

Oil and Gas: Terminology, Impairments, Depletion, AROs and Derivatives (Self-Study Video)

CPE CREDITS
1 Credits: Accounting

$70.00