Finance & Accounting for the Oil & Gas Industry

£7850.00

INTRODUCTION

The Financial Management in the Oil & Gas Sector training course equips delegates with essential financial knowledge and skills, enabling them to proficiently recommend appropriate financing methods and prepare, comprehend, and assess financial accounts within the Oil & Gas industry context. This course places emphasis on finance and accounting challenges specific to the industry, including IFRS 6 Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Assets, Accounting Approaches, "Successful Efforts," and "Full Cost" (FC) Method, and Accounting for Reserves, Resources, & Assets.

This training course will encompass:

  • An in-depth understanding of finance and accounting practices in the Oil & Gas sector, focusing on global best practices.

  • Examination and assessment of cutting-edge techniques.

  • Skill enhancement through interactive sessions.

  • Vital discussions of the most recent accounting issues confronting the Oil & Gas industry.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

Upon completing the course, participants will be able to:

  • Recommend suitable methods for financing capital projects.

  • Evaluate capital investment proposals effectively.

  • Prepare financial statements following International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

  • Evaluate financial statements to identify and suggest improvements within their organizations.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This training course is tailored for individuals currently working in or aspiring to work in the Oil & Gas sector. It is especially suitable for:

  • Those responsible for raising and managing finances.

  • Professionals involved in making or contributing to capital decisions.

  • Individuals seeking a deeper understanding of finance and accounting.

  • Department heads with direct finance and accounting responsibilities.

  • Decision-makers relying on financial budgets.

TRAINING APPROACH

The Financial Management in the Oil & Gas Sector training course employs effective learning methods to ensure comprehensive understanding, reinforce knowledge, develop practical skills, and encourage critical evaluation of information. Engagement is maintained throughout each session via various formats, including:

  • Real-world Oil & Gas case studies demonstrating the practical application of each topic.

  • Illustrative excerpts from the annual reports of global Oil & Gas companies.

  • Discussion of relevant issues raised by participants.

  • Visual presentations on Oil & Gas accounting matters, focusing on recent events and strategic challenges faced by companies today.

TRAINING OUTLINE

Day 1: Financing Growth & Capital Projects

  • The Business & Financial Environment

  • Risks confronting the Oil & Gas sector

  • Identifying Growth opportunities

  • Financing Growth via Equity, Debt, and alternative sources

  • Evaluating Capital Investment using Payback, ARR, NPV & IRR

  • Capital Rationing – Internal & External

Day 2: Accounting in the Oil & Gas Industry

  • The Accounting System

  • Understanding the Annual Report

  • Preparing Financial Statements in accordance with IFRS

  • IAS 18: Revenue & IFRS 17 Revenue from Contracts with Customers

  • IFRS 6: Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Assets

  • Accounting Approaches – The "Successful Efforts" (SE) Method or the "Full Cost" (FC) Method

Day 3: Accounting for Reserves, Resources & Assets

  • Resources & Reserves – their significance and magnitude

  • Reserve Classification & Reserve Quantity Disclosures

  • Accounting for Assets & Relevant IFRS requirements: IAS 16, 36, 37, 38 & 39

  • Depreciation, Depletion and Amortisation (DD&A)

  • Ceiling or Impairment Tests

  • Decommissioning, Removal & Restoration of Assets

Day 4: Business Combinations, Joint Arrangements & Production Sharing Agreements

  • The Imperative for Cooperation in a Capital-Intensive industry

  • IFRS 3 Business Combinations

  • IFRS 10 Preparing and Presenting Consolidated Statements

  • IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements, Joint Operations & Joint Ventures

  • Production Sharing Agreements

  • Revenue, Cost, Cashflow & Reserve Implications

Day 5: Financial Analysis to Evaluate Performance and Improve Efficiency

  • Analysis of Financial Statements

  • Profitability, Liquidity, Operational & Solvency measures

  • Off-Balance Sheet Items & Contingencies

  • Investment Measures of Leading International Oil & Gas Companies

  • Enhancing Return on Equity

  • Implementing change in light of analysis

 

Certificate of Completion: Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from Al-Majd Pathways Centre (APC).