Instructions: You are required to explore and compare two different accounting methods used in the oil and gas industry: Successful Effort (SE) and Full Cost (FC) accounting. Examine the key principles, advantages, and disadvantages of each method and provide a summary of the significance of accounting methods in this sector.

Full Cost (FC) Accounting Method:

1. Explain how the FC method treats exploration and development costs.
2. Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of FC (provide two examples).
3. Provide examples of companies that commonly utilize the FC accounting method (provide two examples).

What is the significance of accounting methods in this sector?