Building Your Foundation in Oil and Gas Accounting School

The foundation course is specifically designed to present engaging, relevant, and effective education for new professionals and for those new to oil and gas. It is also a great course for anyone who needs a refresher! This school offers a competitive and affordable four-day schedule with a choice between a revenue accounting or joint interest accounting track. Monday June 24 – Thursday, June 27, 2024 Hilcorp at 1111 Travis Street, Houston, TX 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM $1,275 Early Bird through Sunday, May 27 $1,500 after May 27 32 Hours CPE available Registration includes course materials and a boxed lunch. Click the following links for course descriptions and learning objectives, or to register for a two-day only class. Days One and Two: Oil and Gas Industry Primer Days Three and Four (choice of one): Principles of Joint Interest Accounting Boot Camp - OR - Principles of Revenue Accounting Boot Camp For questions, please contact the COPAS Office at copasoffice@copas.org.  

Revenue Audit

For individuals who wish to gain a broad understanding of Revenue Audit. This course is suitable for petroleum industry new hires, business professionals, investment advisors, analysts, regulators, government employees, accountants, lawyers, community leaders, and the general public.  Experienced attendees have found the course helps define Revenue Audit as it pertains to their specialty area. Please scroll down to view topics and learning objectives.

Oil and Gas Industry Primer

Developed for individuals with an interest in the oil and gas industry and intended to help accountants, lawyers and others to better understand the Petroleum business. This Oil and Gas primer provides an overview of Petroleum history, geology, and upstream operations and their associated terminology. It aims at introducing fundamental concepts and data that help understand Oil & Gas Exploration and Production (E&P) holistically and provide a common conceptual framework for individuals new to the industry or wanting to expand or build on their current Petroleum knowledge. Monday June 24 - Tuesday, June 25, 2024 Hilcorp at 1111 Travis Street, Houston, TX 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM $637.50 Early Bird through Sunday, May 27 $750 after May 27 16 Hours CPE available Registration includes course materials and a boxed lunch.  Please scroll down for a full description and learning objectives.  

Understanding the Landman

An interactive course designed for Non-Landmen and individuals desiring to expand and increase their Oil and Gas Landman knowledge. It is suitable for petroleum industry new hires, revenue, joint interest, business professionals, investment advisors, analysts, exploration, transportation, regulators, government employees, and lawyers or anyone who interacts with the Land Department.

Principles of Revenue Accounting Boot Camp

Designed for individuals who wish to gain a basic Revenue Accounting understanding. It is suitable for petroleum industry new hires, business professionals, investment advisors, analysts, regulators, government employees, accountants (CPA and Non-CPA), lawyers, community leaders, and the general public. Wednesday, June 26 - Thursday, June 27, 2024 Hilcorp at 1111 Travis Street, Houston, TX 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM $637.50 Early Bird through Sunday, May 27 $750 after May 27 16 Hours CPE available Registration includes course materials and a boxed lunch.  Please scroll down for a full description and learning objectives.

Introduction to Oil and Gas Exploration, Production, and Upstream Operations

A hands-on overview of Oil and Gas Field Exploration, Production and Upstream Operations. Individuals will witness a variety of petroleum equipment used in all phases of Upstream operations. The course will provide Petroleum new hires, accountants (CPA and non-CPA), and other petroleum players with an understanding of the necessary functions and operations for oil and gas companies to obtain leases, drill wells, and produce and transport petroleum products.

Introduction to the Petroleum Industry

For individuals who wish to gain an introductory understanding of the petroleum industry. Suitable for petroleum industry new hires, business professionals, investment advisors, analysts, regulators, government employees, accountants (CPA and Non-CPA), lawyers. Community leaders, and the general public. The course is presented in non-technical language.

Principles of Joint Interest Accounting Boot Camp

For individuals who wish to gain a broad understanding of introductory Joint Interest Accounting. This course is suitable for petroleum industry new hires, business professionals, investment advisors, analysts, regulators, government employees, accountants, lawyers, community leaders, and the general public.  Experienced attendees have found the course helps define Joint Interest Accounting as it pertains to their specialty area. Wednesday, June 26 - Thursday, June 27, 2024 Hilcorp at 1111 Travis Street, Houston, TX 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM $637.50 Early Bird through Sunday, May 27 $750 after May 27 16 Hours CPE available Registration includes course materials and a boxed lunch.  Please scroll down for a full description and learning objectives.

Gas Balancing

This course provides an overview of Gas Balancing and linking directly into imbalances, owner responsibilities, and how to account for them. It is suitable for petroleum industry experienced Revenue Accountants, business professionals, investment advisors, analysts, regulators, government employees and lawyers.