International Accounting Development: Oil and Gas



Advanced International Program in Oil and Gas Financial Management

The University of Texas at Dallas, through its Center for International Accounting Development, sponsors this intensive three–week advanced international program in oil and gas financial management. It is designed for experienced personnel concerned with the financial accounting aspects of oil and gas operations.This non degree program gives participants an improved understanding of accounting and financial issues pertaining to oil and gas operations. It addresses a number of related economic, legal, taxation, budgeting, planning, auditing, information system, managerial and strategic planning issues.

Participants are drawn from middle– and upper–level personnel in countries other than the US working, for example, in privately or government owned oil and gas companies, government or private agencies involved with these operations, and accounting and consulting firms. The variety of backgrounds and countries represented in each class helps participants gain insight into comparative oil and gas operations and to exchange experiences by function and area. The instructors for this program include highly qualified professionals in consulting and accounting firms, and members of the academic community. Instruction is at a professional level, and each instructor provides course materials for participants use. Extensive reliance is placed on examples, problems and case materials. The exchange of experience and ideas among participants from a variety of oil producing countries is a major component of this program.

Next Program

May 6 – May 26, 2012
For more information contact, please contact the center director Adolf J.H. Enthoven or Donna Nix.

The Center for International Accounting Development was created by The University of Texas at Dallas in 1976 in response to the growing needs of international, private and public entities for research, training and development in the area of international financial management. The Center emphasizes the dissemination, research, and development of accounting education, training, and practices for Transition and Developing economies.

Adolf J.H. Enthoven
Director, Center for International Accounting Development


Email
(972) 883-2320
Office – JSOM 2.608

Program Dates

The program starts with an afternoon session on Sunday May 6, 2012 and finishes with a luncheon on Friday May 28, 2012. Participants need to arrive no later than the morning of the opening session and be present at the closing luncheon. Faithful attendance is one of the requirements to receive a program certificate. Please schedule return flights after the closing luncheon. The 2012 program starts May 6 and runs through May 28.

Class Times

Classes begin each morning, Monday through Friday, at 8:30 a.m.. There are two 15-minute coffee breaks daily at mid morning and mid afternoon. Lunch is 11:45 am to 1 pm and classes end at 4 pm except on Fridays when review sessions are held from 4 to 4:30 pm These review sessions outline the next week’s study material.

Location

Classes are held on the campus of The University of Texas at Dallas Naveen Jindal School of Management, off Campbell Road, about three miles west of the Radisson Hotel Richardson. Transportation to and from classes is provided at no charge for participants staying at the Radisson Hotel. Buses leave the Radisson Hotel promptly at 8 am and return to the hotel at the conclusion of each day’s program.

Certificates

Certificates are awarded to those who successfully participate in the program. Program requirements are:

  • Attendance at program sessions, including the graduation luncheon. Attendance is mandatory. Certificates will not be awarded to persons who miss sessions without a valid written excuse.
  • Satisfactory participation in the program. Participants should anticipate that a substantial amount of preparation and homework will be required each day.
  • Satisfactory performance, as determined by the program, on quizzes and tests concerning the main materials.

Insurance

The program attempts to purchase health insurance for participants. There are limits to this insurance, however, and it does not cover any preexisting conditions. In addition, it is only effective during the time of the program.