Basic Oil Company conducted G&G activities on leases owned by Artificial Oil Company and Universal Oil Company.
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Basic Oil Company conducted G&G activities on leases owned by Artificial Oil Company and Universal Oil Company. Each agreement provides for Basic Oil Company to receive one-fourth of each working interest if proved reserves are found and to be reimbursed if proved reserves are not found. Basic Oil Company incurred the following G&G costs on Artificial’s and Universal’s leases:
Artificial $50,000 Universal $40,000 The well drilled on the Artificial Oil lease was successful, and one-fourth of the working interest was assigned. Drilling on the Universal lease resulted in a dry hole, and Basic was reimbursed for the G&G costs incurred. Prepare entries for the above transactions.
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Fundamentals Of Oil And Gas Accounting
ISBN: 9781593701376
5th Edition
Authors: Charlotte J. Wright, Rebecca A. Gallun