The following RRA information is taken from the 2019 annual report of Moonglo Energy Inc. Balance of

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The following RRA information is taken from the 2019 annual report of Moonglo Energy Inc.

Balance of proved reserves: beginning of year........................$ 1,010
Sales, net of production costs.........................................................(477)
Sales of reserves in place.....................................................................(6)
Accretion of discount..........................................................................135
Extensions and discoveries, net of related costs............................162
Development costs incurred in year.................................................619
Changes in estimates.........................................................................147
Balance of proved reserves: end of year....................................$1,590


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a. Prepare 2019 income statements for Moonglo on an RRA basis.

b. Moonglo reports a profit on its 2019 oil and gas operations, on a historical cost basis, of $185. Explain (in words only) why this profit differs from the RRA income you calculated in part a.

c. Which income number (RRA or historical cost basis) is more relevant? Which is more reliable? Explain why.

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Financial Accounting Theory

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Authors: William R. Scott, Patricia O'Brien

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