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Domain 2 - General Accounting (Key Industry Metrics)

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What "earnings" belong to the common stock shareholders?

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide (2-5)

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Which statement(s) is (are) true?

Reference: Guidelines in Determining Finding/Acquisition Costs-COPAS AG-12, Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide (2-5)

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What reserves should be used to determine finding costs?

Reference: Guidelines in Determining Finding/Acquisition Costs-COPAS AG-12, Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide (2-5)

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Which costs should be excluded in determining finding costs?

Reference: Guidelines in Determining Finding/Acquisition Costs-COPAS AG-12, Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide, (2-5)

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What is the yield to call of a preferred stock with a cumulative annual dividend of $8.00, a current market price of $100 and is redeemable in four years at $90?

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide (2-5)

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Why should stock repurchase plans be undertaken cautiously?

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Ecnomics Study Guide (2-5)

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At which of the following percentages do analysts commonly evaluate undeveloped reserves?

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide (2-5)

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What is the most appropriate method for evaluating oil and gas properties?

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide (2-5)

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What is the most common basis for converting gas reserves to equivalent oil reserves?

Managerial (2-5

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What are oil reserves in the ground commonly valued at in comparison to the posted wellhead price?

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide Page 39 (2-5)

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Which term refers to the estimated costs associated with the future dismantlement and removal of production equipment and the reclamation of land at the end of an asset’s useful life?

Reference: Petroleum Accounting Principles, Procedures and Issues, 7th ed

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Which of the following statements is correct if Alpha company has a loan with an interest rate of 7%, its cost of equity is 5.5% and its Federal tax rate is 40%?

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide (2-5)

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What is a simple definition of finding cost?

Reference: Guidelines in Determining Finding/Acquisition Costs-COPAS AG-12, Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide (2-5)

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Which of the following factors affects the valuation of preferred stock?

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Economics Study Guide (2-5)

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What limitations does ratio analysis have?

Managerial (2-5)

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Where can the funds required for capital projects come from?

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide (2-5)

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What is the discount rate generally based on?

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide (2-5)

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What is the internal rate of return (IRR)?

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide (2-5)

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What does the weighted average cost of capital include?

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide (2-5)

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Which of the following calculations is the cornerstone for the time value of money, i.e. cost of capital?

Reference: TR 34 - Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide Page 17 (2-5)

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Which of the following is NOT a method for evaluating Oil & Gas Companies?

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide Page 37 (2-5)

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What are Liquidity ratios used for?

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide (2-5)

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Which of the following is true about payouts?

Reference: TR-34: Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide Page 16 (2-5)

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How are financial ratios used?

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide (2-5)

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Which of the following amounts is used in calculating the interest coverage ratio?

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide P. 31 - 32 (2-5)

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The higher the times interest ratio, the greater the likelihood of:

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide (2-5)

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What do leverage ratios measure?

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide (2-5)

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When does payout occur?

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Economics Study Guide (2-5)

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Why are exploration expenses added back to net income for the purpose of calculating cash flow?

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide (2-5)

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What is the mcf equivalent reserves at period end?

Unevaluated leaseholds $10,000,000
Proved leaseholds $8,000,000
Wells and facilities $50,000,000
Unsuccessful exploration costs $5,000,000
Exploratory wells in progress $3,000,000
Accumulated amortization ($12,000,000)
Estimated future development costs of proved reserves $6,000,000
End of period oil reserves 10,000,000 bbls
End of period gas reserves 30,000,000 mcf
Oil production during period 1,500,000 bbls
Gas production during period 3,000,000 mcf

Reference: Petroleum Accounting - Principles, Procedures, & Issues; 5th Edition; Brock etal; Ch 17 pgs 421-424 (2-5)

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What is the barrels equivalent of production for the period?

Unevaluated leaseholds $10,000,000
Proved leaseholds $8,000,000
Wells and facilities $50,000,000
Unsuccessful exploration costs $5,000,000
Exploratory wells in progress $3,000,000
Accumulated amortization ($12,000,000)
Estimated future development costs of proved reserves $6,000,000
End of period oil reserves 10,000,000 bbls
End of period gas reserves 30,000,000 mcf
Oil production during period 1,500,000 bbls
Gas production during period 3,000,000 mcf

Reference: Petroleum Accounting - Principles, Procedures, & Issues; 6th Edition; Brock etal; Chapter 17 pgs 289-290 (2-5)

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What is the present value of the cash flow at 15%?

Investment $20,000
Net Present Value Factor
Year Cash Flow 14% 15% 16% 17% 18%
1 $8,000 0.8772 0.8696 0.8621 0.8547 0.8475
2 $7,000 0.7695 0.7561 0.7432 0.7305 0.7182
3 $6,000 0.675 0.6575 0.6407 0.66244 0.6086
4 $5,000 0.5921 0.5718 0.5523 0.5337 0.5158
5 $4,000 0.5194 0.4972 0.4761 0.4561 0.4371
Total $30,000

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide (2-5)

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A company has the following Current Assets and Current Liabilities on 12/31/XX:

Current Assets Current Liabilities
Cash $2,000 Notes Payable $1,200
Accounts Receivable $1,500 Accounts Payable $1,200
Inventories $500 Taxes Payable $800
Prepaid Expenses $200 Current Long-Term Debt $400

What is the working capital for this company?

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Economics Study Guide (3-5)

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Using the formula, RRR = RF + BI (RM-RF), what would the cost of equity capital for XYZ Corporation under the capital asset pricing model be?

RRR=RF + BI (RM - RF)
Where:
Risk free rate of return 6.00%
Market rate of return 14.00%
Beta Factor 1.4

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide (2-5)

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Average Company
20XX
Consolidated Balance Sheet Income Statement
Assets Revenues
Current Assets Sales and Other Operating Revenue $14,000
Cash and Cash Equivalents $100 Income from Equity Investments $200
Short Term Investments $200 Interest $400
Accounts Receivable $250 Other Revenue $100
Inventories $410 Total Revenue $14,700
Prepaid Expenses $20
Total Current Assets $980 Expenses
Fixed Assets Cost of Goods Sold $9,000
Property and Pland Equipment $6,000 Selling, General & Administrative Expense $1,000
Less Accumulated Data $2,000 Taxes Other than Incom Tax $1,200
Total Fixed Assets $4,000 Depreciation, Depletion & Amortization $1,300
Deferrec Charges and Other Assets $200 Interest Expense $800
Total Assets $5,180 Total Expenses $13,300
Liabilities and Stockholder Equity Net Income Before Tax $1,400
Current Liabilities Provision for Taxes on Income $560
Accounts Payable $400 Net Income $840
Notes Payable Within One Year $200
Taxes Payable $100
Accrued Current Liabilities $50
Total Current Liabilities $750
Long Term Debt $2,500
Stockholder Equity $1,930
Total Liabilities & Stockholder Equity $5,180

What is the working capital?

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide (2-5)

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Average Company
20XX
Consolidated Balance Sheet Income Statement
Assets Revenues
Current Assets Sales and Other Operating Revenue $14,000
Cash and Cash Equivalents $100 Income from Equity Investments $200
Short Term Investments $200 Interest $400
Accounts Receivable $250 Other Revenue $100
Inventories $410 Total Revenue $14,700
Prepaid Expenses $20
Total Current Assets $980 Expenses
Fixed Assets Cost of Goods Sold $9,000
Property and Pland Equipment $6,000 Selling, General & Administrative Expense $1,000
Less Accumulated Data $2,000 Taxes Other than Incom Tax $1,200
Total Fixed Assets $4,000 Depreciation, Depletion & Amortization $1,300
Deferrec Charges and Other Assets $200 Interest Expense $800
Total Assets $5,180 Total Expenses $13,300
Liabilities and Stockholder Equity Net Income Before Tax $1,400
Current Liabilities Provision for Taxes on Income $560
Accounts Payable $400 Net Income $840
Notes Payable Within One Year $200
Taxes Payable $100
Accrued Current Liabilities $50
Total Current Liabilities $750
Long Term Debt $2,500
Stockholder Equity $1,930
Total Liabilities & Stockholder Equity $5,180

What is the current ratio?

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide Page 28 (2-5)

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Average Company
20XX
Consolidated Balance Sheet Income Statement
Assets Revenues
Current Assets Sales and Other Operating Revenue $14,000
Cash and Cash Equivalents $100 Income from Equity Investments $200
Short Term Investments $200 Interest $400
Accounts Receivable $250 Other Revenue $100
Inventories $410 Total Revenue $14,700
Prepaid Expenses $20
Total Current Assets $980 Expenses
Fixed Assets Cost of Goods Sold $9,000
Property and Pland Equipment $6,000 Selling, General & Administrative Expense $1,000
Less Accumulated Data $2,000 Taxes Other than Incom Tax $1,200
Total Fixed Assets $4,000 Depreciation, Depletion & Amortization $1,300
Deferrec Charges and Other Assets $200 Interest Expense $800
Total Assets $5,180 Total Expenses $13,300
Liabilities and Stockholder Equity Net Income Before Tax $1,400
Current Liabilities Provision for Taxes on Income $560
Accounts Payable $400 Net Income $840
Notes Payable Within One Year $200
Taxes Payable $100
Accrued Current Liabilities $50
Total Current Liabilities $750
Long Term Debt $2,500
Stockholder Equity $1,930
Total Liabilities & Stockholder Equity $5,180

What is the quick ratio?

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide (2-5)

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Average Company
20XX
Consolidated Balance Sheet Income Statement
Assets Revenues
Current Assets Sales and Other Operating Revenue $14,000
Cash and Cash Equivalents $100 Income from Equity Investments $200
Short Term Investments $200 Interest $400
Accounts Receivable $250 Other Revenue $100
Inventories $410 Total Revenue $14,700
Prepaid Expenses $20
Total Current Assets $980 Expenses
Fixed Assets Cost of Goods Sold $9,000
Property and Pland Equipment $6,000 Selling, General & Administrative Expense $1,000
Less Accumulated Data $2,000 Taxes Other than Incom Tax $1,200
Total Fixed Assets $4,000 Depreciation, Depletion & Amortization $1,300
Deferrec Charges and Other Assets $200 Interest Expense $800
Total Assets $5,180 Total Expenses $13,300
Liabilities and Stockholder Equity Net Income Before Tax $1,400
Current Liabilities Provision for Taxes on Income $560
Accounts Payable $400 Net Income $840
Notes Payable Within One Year $200
Taxes Payable $100
Accrued Current Liabilities $50
Total Current Liabilities $750
Long Term Debt $2,500
Stockholder Equity $1,930
Total Liabilities & Stockholder Equity $5,180

What is the debt to equity ratio?

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide (2-5)

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Average Company
20XX
Consolidated Balance Sheet Income Statement
Assets Revenues
Current Assets Sales and Other Operating Revenue $14,000
Cash and Cash Equivalents $100 Income from Equity Investments $200
Short Term Investments $200 Interest $400
Accounts Receivable $250 Other Revenue $100
Inventories $410 Total Revenue $14,700
Prepaid Expenses $20
Total Current Assets $980 Expenses
Fixed Assets Cost of Goods Sold $9,000
Property and Pland Equipment $6,000 Selling, General & Administrative Expense $1,000
Less Accumulated Data $2,000 Taxes Other than Incom Tax $1,200
Total Fixed Assets $4,000 Depreciation, Depletion & Amortization $1,300
Deferrec Charges and Other Assets $200 Interest Expense $800
Total Assets $5,180 Total Expenses $13,300
Liabilities and Stockholder Equity Net Income Before Tax $1,400
Current Liabilities Provision for Taxes on Income $560
Accounts Payable $400 Net Income $840
Notes Payable Within One Year $200
Taxes Payable $100
Accrued Current Liabilities $50
Total Current Liabilities $750
Long Term Debt $2,500
Stockholder Equity $1,930
Total Liabilities & Stockholder Equity $5,180

What is the debt to total capitalization?

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide (2-5)

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Average Company
20XX
Consolidated Balance Sheet Income Statement
Assets Revenues
Current Assets Sales and Other Operating Revenue $14,000
Cash and Cash Equivalents $100 Income from Equity Investments $200
Short Term Investments $200 Interest $400
Accounts Receivable $250 Other Revenue $100
Inventories $410 Total Revenue $14,700
Prepaid Expenses $20
Total Current Assets $980 Expenses
Fixed Assets Cost of Goods Sold $9,000
Property and Pland Equipment $6,000 Selling, General & Administrative Expense $1,000
Less Accumulated Data $2,000 Taxes Other than Incom Tax $1,200
Total Fixed Assets $4,000 Depreciation, Depletion & Amortization $1,300
Deferrec Charges and Other Assets $200 Interest Expense $800
Total Assets $5,180 Total Expenses $13,300
Liabilities and Stockholder Equity Net Income Before Tax $1,400
Current Liabilities Provision for Taxes on Income $560
Accounts Payable $400 Net Income $840
Notes Payable Within One Year $200
Taxes Payable $100
Accrued Current Liabilities $50
Total Current Liabilities $750
Long Term Debt $2,500
Stockholder Equity $1,930
Total Liabilities & Stockholder Equity $5,180

What is the profit margin?

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide (2-5)

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Average Company
20XX
Consolidated Balance Sheet Income Statement
Assets Revenues
Current Assets Sales and Other Operating Revenue $14,000
Cash and Cash Equivalents $100 Income from Equity Investments $200
Short Term Investments $200 Interest $400
Accounts Receivable $250 Other Revenue $100
Inventories $410 Total Revenue $14,700
Prepaid Expenses $20
Total Current Assets $980 Expenses
Fixed Assets Cost of Goods Sold $9,000
Property and Pland Equipment $6,000 Selling, General & Administrative Expense $1,000
Less Accumulated Data $2,000 Taxes Other than Incom Tax $1,200
Total Fixed Assets $4,000 Depreciation, Depletion & Amortization $1,300
Deferrec Charges and Other Assets $200 Interest Expense $800
Total Assets $5,180 Total Expenses $13,300
Liabilities and Stockholder Equity Net Income Before Tax $1,400
Current Liabilities Provision for Taxes on Income $560
Accounts Payable $400 Net Income $840
Notes Payable Within One Year $200
Taxes Payable $100
Accrued Current Liabilities $50
Total Current Liabilities $750
Long Term Debt $2,500
Stockholder Equity $1,930
Total Liabilities & Stockholder Equity $5,180

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide (2-5)

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Average Company
20XX
Consolidated Balance Sheet Income Statement
Assets Revenues
Current Assets Sales and Other Operating Revenue $14,000
Cash and Cash Equivalents $100 Income from Equity Investments $200
Short Term Investments $200 Interest $400
Accounts Receivable $250 Other Revenue $100
Inventories $410 Total Revenue $14,700
Prepaid Expenses $20
Total Current Assets $980 Expenses
Fixed Assets Cost of Goods Sold $9,000
Property and Pland Equipment $6,000 Selling, General & Administrative Expense $1,000
Less Accumulated Data $2,000 Taxes Other than Incom Tax $1,200
Total Fixed Assets $4,000 Depreciation, Depletion & Amortization $1,300
Deferrec Charges and Other Assets $200 Interest Expense $800
Total Assets $5,180 Total Expenses $13,300
Liabilities and Stockholder Equity Net Income Before Tax $1,400
Current Liabilities Provision for Taxes on Income $560
Accounts Payable $400 Net Income $840
Notes Payable Within One Year $200
Taxes Payable $100
Accrued Current Liabilities $50
Total Current Liabilities $750
Long Term Debt $2,500
Stockholder Equity $1,930
Total Liabilities & Stockholder Equity $5,180

What would be the return on assets?

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide, (2-5)

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Average Company
20XX
Consolidated Balance Sheet Income Statement
Assets Revenues
Current Assets Sales and Other Operating Revenue $14,000
Cash and Cash Equivalents $100 Income from Equity Investments $200
Short Term Investments $200 Interest $400
Accounts Receivable $250 Other Revenue $100
Inventories $410 Total Revenue $14,700
Prepaid Expenses $20
Total Current Assets $980 Expenses
Fixed Assets Cost of Goods Sold $9,000
Property and Pland Equipment $6,000 Selling, General & Administrative Expense $1,000
Less Accumulated Data $2,000 Taxes Other than Incom Tax $1,200
Total Fixed Assets $4,000 Depreciation, Depletion & Amortization $1,300
Deferrec Charges and Other Assets $200 Interest Expense $800
Total Assets $5,180 Total Expenses $13,300
Liabilities and Stockholder Equity Net Income Before Tax $1,400
Current Liabilities Provision for Taxes on Income $560
Accounts Payable $400 Net Income $840
Notes Payable Within One Year $200
Taxes Payable $100
Accrued Current Liabilities $50
Total Current Liabilities $750
Long Term Debt $2,500
Stockholder Equity $1,930
Total Liabilities & Stockholder Equity $5,180

What is the interest coverage?

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide (2-5)

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Using the following data, what is the debt-adjusted book value multiple?

Stock Price/Share $25
Debt/Share $12
Book Value/Share $20

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide (2-5)

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Using the following data, what would be the present value of the dividend stream under the Gordon Dividend Model?

Test Quiz Page - gordon dividend model - Council of Petroleum Accountants Societies

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide (2-5)

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What is the approximate price earnings ratio the ABC Company should trade at using the Graham & Dodd P/E formula and the following data?

Stock Price/Share $20
Estimated growth rate 7%
Interest rate on Aaa bonds 6%
Dividends as a % of earnings 40%
Discount rate 15%

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide (2-5)

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Using the following data, what would be the cash flow as calculated using the simplest, most frequently quoted formula?

Net Income $5,000
Production Expense $6,000
Exploration Expense $4,000
D D & A $5,000
Deferred Taxes ($2,000)

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide (2-5)

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Assuming the following information, if XYZ had cash flow of $50 Million, what would be the capitalized cash flow?

Discount Rate 15%
Growth Rate 5%
Debt (Million) $40
Equity (Million) $120

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide (2-5)

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Using the following data, what is the debt-adjusted cash flow multiple?

Stock Price/Share $50

Debt/Share $15

Book Value/Share $20

Cash Flow/Share $10

Net Income/Share $8

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide (2-5)

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Using the following data, what is the Cost of Reserves Added for the XYZ Oil

Reserve Additions Oil MM bbls
Extension & New Discoveries 50.0
Revisions to previous estimates (2.0)
Purchase of reserves in place 6.3
Improved recovery 1.7
Total Additions 56.0
Sale of reserves in place (4.0)
Production (48.0)
Net Increase/Decrease in reserves 4.0
$ In Million
Expenditures Lease acquisitions Capital

$15.0

Expense
Exploration Cost $63.0 $31.0
Development $12.0
Reserve acquisitions $31.0
Totals $121.0 $31.0

Reference: Guidelines in Determining Finding/Acquisition Costs-COPAS AG-12, Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide (2-5)

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Given the following data for the XYZ Oil Company, what would be the production per employee?

Production

Oil 30,000 Barrels/Day

NGL's 5,000 Barrels/Day

Gas 60,000 MCF/Day

 

Employees
Exploration and Production 1,500
Refining and Marketing 2,800
Corporate Headquarters 200
Total Employees 4,500

Reference: Guidelines in Determining Finding/Acquisition Costs-COPAS AG-12, Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide (2-5)

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Using the following data, what is the equivalent production per well for the XYZ Company?

Number of Wells Oil Production MMBLS Gas Production MMCF
Gross Net Gross Net Gross Net
2,500 1,200 15,000 8,000 18,000 10,000

Reference: Guidelines in Determining Finding/Acquisition Costs-COPAS AG-12, Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide (2-5)

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Using the following data, what is the reserve replacement ratio for the ABC Petroleum

Additions MMBLs
Extensions and new discoveries 30
Improved Recovery 3
Total Additions 33
Reductions -
Production (25)
Revisions to previous estimates (2)
Total Reductions (27)
Net Changes in Reserves 6

Reference: Guidelines in Determining Finding/Acquisition Costs-COPAS AG-12, Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide (2-5)

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The Main Oil Company produces oil and gas from the Gusher Lease in West Texas. Production and prices for the following two months were:
(Note: Combine the combination volume/price variance with the price variance.)

February March
Oil Production BDP 20,000 18,000
Gas Production MCF/Day 10,000 12,000
Oil Price $/BBL $17.00 $18.00
Gas Price $/MCF $1.60 $1.55

What is the variance in revenue caused by the change in oil production volume?

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide, Variance Analysis in the Oil & Gas Industry-COPAS AG-18 (2-5)

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The Main Oil Company produces oil and gas from the Gusher Lease in West Texas. Production and prices for the following two months were:
(Note: Combine the combination volume/price variance with the price variance.)

February March
Oil Production BDP 20,000 18,000
Gas Production MCF/Day 10,000 12,000
Oil Price $/BBL $17.00 $18.00
Gas Price $/MCF $1.60 $1.55

What is the variance in revenue caused by the change in oil prices?

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide, Variance Analysis in the Oil & Gas Industry-COPAS AG-18 (2-5)

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The Main Oil Company produces oil and gas from the Gusher Lease in West Texas. Production and prices for the following two months were:
(Note: Combine the combination volume/price variance with the price variance.)

February March
Oil Production BDP 20,000 18,000
Gas Production MCF/Day 10,000 12,000
Oil Price $/BBL $17.00 $18.00
Gas Price $/MCF $1.60 $1.55

What is the variance in revenue caused by the change in gas price?

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide, Variance Analysis in the Oil & Gas Industry-COPAS AG-18 p. 1 (2-5)

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The Main Oil Company produces oil and gas from the Gusher Lease in West Texas. Production and prices for the following two months were:
(Note: Combine the combination volume/price variance with the price variance.)

February March
Oil Production BDP 20,000 18,000
Gas Production MCF/Day 10,000 12,000
Oil Price $/BBL $17.00 $18.00
Gas Price $/MCF $1.60 $1.55

Using the following information, what is the variance in revenue caused by the change in gas volumes?

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide, Variance Analysis in the Oil & Gas Industry-COPAS AG-18 (2-5)

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The Main Oil Company produces oil and gas from the Gusher Lease in West Texas. Production and prices for the following two months were:
(Note: Combine the combination volume/price variance with the price variance.)

February March
Oil Production BDP 20,000 18,000
Gas Production MCF/Day 10,000 12,000
Oil Price $/BBL $17.00 $18.00
Gas Price $/MCF $1.60 $1.55

Using the following information, how much of the gas volume variance is caused by the difference in production days?

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide, Variance Analysis in the Oil & Gas Industry-COPAS AG-18 p. 5 (2-5)

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Volume November December
Gas (mcf/day) 30,000 35,000
Condensate (bpd) 2,000 2,500
Prices
Gas ($/mcf) $2.10 $2.30
Condensate ($/bbl) $18.00 $17.50
Revenue
Gas $1,890,000 $2,495,500
Condensate $1,080,000 $1,356,250
Total $2,970,000 $3,851,750

 

Note: Include the price combination Volume/Price variance with the price variance.

What was the gas volume variance for December versus November?

Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide, Variance Analysis in the Oil & Gas Industry-COPAS AG-18 (2-5)

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Volume November December
Gas (mcf/day) 30,000 35,000
Condensate (bpd) 2,000 2,500
Prices
Gas ($/mcf) $2.10 $2.30
Condensate ($/bbl) $18.00 $17.50
Revenue
Gas $1,890,000 $2,495,500
Condensate $1,080,000 $1,356,250
Total $2,970,000 $3,851,750

 

Note: Include the price combination Volume/Price variance with the price variance.

What was the gas price variance for December versus November?

Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide, Variance Analysis in the Oil & Gas Industry-COPAS AG-18 (2-5)

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Volume November December
Gas (mcf/day) 30,000 35,000
Condensate (bpd) 2,000 2,500
Prices
Gas ($/mcf) $2.10 $2.30
Condensate ($/bbl) $18.00 $17.50
Revenue
Gas $1,890,000 $2,495,500
Condensate $1,080,000 $1,356,250
Total $2,970,000 $3,851,750

 

Note: Include the price combination Volume/Price variance with the price variance.

What is the oil volume variance for December versus November?

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide, Variance Analysis in the Oil & Gas Industry-COPAS AG-18 p. 1 (2-5)

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Volume November December
Gas (mcf/day) 30,000 35,000
Condensate (bpd) 2,000 2,500
Prices
Gas ($/mcf) $2.10 $2.30
Condensate ($/bbl) $18.00 $17.50
Revenue
Gas $1,890,000 $2,495,500
Condensate $1,080,000 $1,356,250
Total $2,970,000 $3,851,750

 

Note: Include the price combination Volume/Price variance with the price variance.

What was the gas volume variance for December versus November attributable to changes in the number of producing days?

Reference: Managerial Accounting and Economics Review Guide, Variance Analysis in the Oil & Gas Industry-COPAS AG-18 (2-5)

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