The oil and gas industry is known for going through periodic ups and downs, some of which are fairly extreme. For example, back in 2015, oil prices plummeted to approximately $30 per barrel. This made it unprofitable to pump crude oil from most wells and led to a massive production decline. However, just a few […]
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TR-39, Oil and Gas Accounting and Finance Publications Reference Catalog
COPAS has many publications vital to onshore and offshore operations in the oil and gas industry. This blog provides the top ten must-have publications for your oil and gas accounting and finance library. The top ten may vary slightly on a case by case basis depending on whether the operations are onshore or offshore. Categories […]
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Overview The Accredited Petroleum Accountant® (APA®) certification exam is responsible for accrediting accountants within the oil and gas industry. While accounting professionals in any industry need to have an understanding of basic concepts, petroleum accountants operate under unique guidelines and principles. In preparing for and earning the APA® credential, you will be exposed to information […]
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Title: Manager – Finance and District Analytics Society: Tulsa Position: Director Member Spotlight 1. Where do you live? Owasso Oklahoma 2. How long have you been involved with COPAS? 9 years 3. What has been your favorite COPAS Event? Either San Diego or the PASO hosted event in Arizona. 4. What do you think the […]
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Title: Managing Partner Society: Mississippi Position: Director Member Spotlight 1. Where do you live? Madison, MS 2. How long have you been involved with COPAS? 10 years 3. What has been your favorite COPAS Event? Walking in Memphis. MS was the chair; the planning committee had such a good time planning this unique agenda. 4. […]
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Title: Manager Society: Dallas Position: Director Member Spotlight 1. Where do you live? Highland Village, TX 2. How long have you been involved with COPAS? Joined during 1998. Many of my long-standing friendships are with COPAS members who I had the privilege of meeting along the way. 3. What has been your favorite COPAS Event? […]
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Title: Managing Partner Society: Oklahoma City (PASO) Position: Director Member Spotlight 1. Where do you live? Tulsa, OK 2. How long have you been involved with COPAS? 12 years 3. What has been your favorite COPAS Event? Spring 2014 Meeting in Glendale, AMy favorite COPAS event was the Salt Lake City meeting. It is a […]
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Title: Controller Society: Oklahoma City Position: Secretary Member Spotlight 1. Where do you live? Oklahoma City, OK 2. How long have you been involved with COPAS? 12 years 3. What has been your favorite COPAS Event? Spring 2014 Meeting in Glendale, AZ 4. What do you think the biggest benefit has been to you? The […]
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Title: Sr. Manager Operations Accounting Society: Oklahoma City Position: Vice-President Member Spotlight 1. Where do you live? Edmond, Oklahoma 2. How long have you been involved with COPAS? 20+ years 3. What has been your favorite COPAS Event? Not any one event in particular, but the monthly COPAS OKC meetings are always good to interact […]
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Title: President Society: Houston (PASH) Position: Treasurer Member Spotlight 1. Where do you live? Richmond, Texas 2. How long have you been involved with COPAS? I’ve been a member of COPAS for more than 21 years, but have been most actively involved with the organization during the last eleven. 3. What has been your favorite COPAS Event? Every […]
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