This long-awaited text explains, examines, and discusses 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.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Understand the complexities of international petroleum contacts as they relate to accounting practices.
• Gain insight into the financial accounting standards in place in the U.S., UK and international standards as they relate to upstream petroleum operations.
• Detailed discussion and guidance in complying with various contract requirements and the latest financial accounting standards.

Contents:

• Introduction to International Petroleum Industry Accounting
• International Contracts That Influence Accounting Decisions
• Accounting Decisions and the Phases Encountered in Upstream International Operations
• Accounting For Prospecting and License Acquisition Costs
• Accounting for Exploratory Drilling and Appraisal Costs
• Accounting for the Cost of Development Operations
• Accounting for Petroleum Production Activities
• Revenue Recognition in International Operations
• Accounting for Future Decommissioning Obligations
• Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
• Impairment
• Accounting for Joint Ventures and Other Contracts
• Oil and Gas Reserve Disclosures
• Full Cost Accounting