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P19GL23 Joint Venture Auditing in the Oil & Gas Industry
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Key Learning Objectives

  • Gain an improved insight into the major areas of expenditure and the audit issues that frequently arise in a joint venture audit
  • Understand drilling operations and the audit risks arising from cost allocations
  • Understand the main agreements (JOA and PSC) used in the industry
  • Understand the distinct roles of the joint venture auditor and government auditor
  • A hands-on ability to analyse a transaction listing (JADE) for audit planning
  • Understand revenue accounting and the implications for audit

About the Course

This 2-day training course examines auditing concepts, principles and practices specific to the international oil and gas industry. Course participants will gain an insight into audit planning methodology, a detailed understanding of audit methodology relating to complex audit issues. This course will also impart hands-on application that can be implemented in the workplace with immediate results. The course will also provide insights into Joint Operating Agreements (JOA) and Production Sharing Contracts (PSC) and their differences.

Who Will Benefit

  • Auditors with experience in the industry and need more in-depth understanding of the joint venture audit process
  • Finance personnel who need a deeper and more hands-on understanding of joint venture audits
  • Managers who wants a more hands on understanding of the joint venture audit
  • Treasury and tax specialists who want a broader understanding of the auditing issues

Testimonials

“The instructor is friendly, knowledgeable and willing to support students individually.”
Project Manager, Dar Petroleum

“I really enjoyed this course, the knowledge is very useful and I can’t wait to contribute more at my workplace.”
Assistant Accountant, Osaka Gas Australia

Agenda

DAY ONE

  • Understanding the role of the joint venture audit
  • Audit rights of the joint venture partners
  • Identifying key risk areas in a joint venture audit
  • Understanding cost allocations and their impact on the audit

Activities:

Group discussion on the key risks in a JV audit
Group discussion on common issues faced by joint venture partners in conducting an audit
Group activity on cost allocations and implications for the joint venture audit

DAY TWO

  • Overview of drilling operations and impact on audit risk
  • Planning the JV Audit
  • Analysing the electronic transaction listing
  • Audit reports and managing the close out of joint venture audits

Activities:

Group discussion based on drilling operations and their impact on the audit
Group activity on cost allocation; for example the allocation of support vessel costs and diesel fuel
Group activity on analysing an electronic transaction listing

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Devi Nyunt
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sgtraining@informa.com

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