About IPA

The Institute of Petroleum Accounting was created in 1980 to accomplish three principal objectives:

  1. To carry out research and encourage others to carry out research in accounting, finance, taxation and economic problems of the extractive industries.
  2. To disseminate information about research activities of the Institute and about current developments in the extractive industries through the Petroleum Accounting and Financial Management Journal
  3. To encourage universities and colleges to become actively involved in educational programs related to the extractive industries.

Through its position within the university community, the Institute has access to research that directly impinges upon the accounting, finance, tax, and economics issues facing the petroleum industry today. The Institute's ties to professional accountants, financial mangers, and executives within the extractive industries enable it to stay abreast of the concerns that industry professionals contend with on a day-to-day basis. From the beginning the Institute has enjoyed a strong relationship with the oil and gas industry to the mutual benefit of both. The Institute is the conduit through which academic research in the oil and gas industry reaches the working professional.

News

The University of North Texas College of Business and the Professional Development Institute are extremely pleased to bring the first of what is expected to be its annual Accounting & Financial Reporting Conference to the North Texas area. The Conference provides an opportunity for meaningful interaction between business and accounting professionals, policy makers and the private sector. The one day program includes topics relevant to financial executives, accountants, owners/managers of business organizations, CPAs, financial analysts, attorneys and others interested in staying abreast of current financial reporting issues. The agenda includes outstanding speakers from the FASB, IASB, SEC, PCAOB, Federal Reserve, CPA and legal firms who will bring you up-to-date on important developments. Mark your calendar now to save Nov. 20th for this important conference. More information can be obtained at: http://financial-management.pdi.org/conferences.html#1