Extractive (Oil and Gas, Mining)

IFRS for Extractive (Oil and Gas, Mining)

Duration: 2 Days

The programme answers questions such as:

1. What are the accounting and disclosure requirements of IFRS 6 Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources?
2. How does the diversity in accounting practices in the extractive industry affect financial reporting and what is the IASB’s response?
3. What are the critical compliance issues relating to hedge accounting?
4. Where can relevant accounting guidance for the extractive industry be found under both IFRS and US GAAP?
5. What the options available for valuing tangible assets?
6. How are the recognition and measurement rules for impairment applied?

Course Summary

This two-day course focuses on the specific accounting and reporting requirements for extractive industries (oil, gas, and mining).

Course Benefits

  • Understand and apply the accounting and disclosure requirements of IFRS 6 Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources
  • Appreciate the diversity in accounting practices in the extractive industry and the IASB’s project to review those practices
  • Recognise the relevant accounting guidance for the extractive industry under US GAAP
  • Understand the options available for valuing tangible assets
  • Comprehend the complex rules on evaluating assets for impairment

Teaching Method

  • Discussion of US GAAP relevant to the extractive industry
  • Explanation and pertinent examples of hedge accounting
  • Presentation and discussion of model financial statements and disclosures
  • All participants receive copies of the presentation slides and other course materials

Course Summary

Topics, presented through the use of practical examples and illustrative financial statements, include:
  • IFRS 6 Exploration for and Evaluation of Mineral Resources
  • Cost elements of exploration and evaluation assets
  • Initial and subsequent measurement of exploration and evaluation assets
  • Changes in accounting policies
  • Classification of assets as property, plant and equipment vs. intangible
  • Disclosure requirements
  • Transitional provisions
  • IAS 16 Property, Plant and Equipment
  • Provisions for dismantling and restoration costs
  • IAS 36 Impairment of Assets
  • IAS 38 Intangible Assets
  • Depreciation and amortisation rules
  • Update on the IASB’s project for extractive industries
  • Overview of US GAAP guidance for extractive industries
  • Hedge accounting
  • Practical examples and illustrative financial statements