International English Language Testing System (IELTS): IELTS Indicator is also accepted. Must be the Academic IELTS Assessment, 6.0 in each skill/category, English Language Arts 30-1 or 30.2 , 5.5 in each skill/category, English Language Arts 20-1 or 20-2
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) CAEL Online is also accepted, 60 overall band, English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2 , 50 overall band, English Language Arts 20-1 or 20-2
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) TOEFL Home Edition is also accepted, MyBest Scores are not accepted as proof of English proficiency, A minimum score of 20 in each category, English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2 , A minimum score of 18 in each category, English Language Arts 20-1 or 20-2
Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment (CLBA), A score of 8 in each section, English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2, A score of 7 in each section, English Language Arts 20-1 or 20-2
Pearson Test of English (PTE), A minimum score of 53, English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2
Michigan English Language Assessment (MELAB), A minimum score of 76, English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2
Duolingo, 105 minimum *115 overall minimum with at least 95 in each section, English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2
This program is currently under review and closed for application. You may continue your production accounting studies through the Canadian Association of Petroleum Production Accountants. See the CAPPA website for more information.
Oil and Gas Production Accounting teaches the basics of petroleum production accounting as it relates to the petroleum industry. Oil and gas production accountants are responsible for compiling, managing and reporting financial and production data for the oil and gas industry.
Production accountants are specialists in their field and must have a sound knowledge of petroleum products in addition to an understanding of the industry’s financial practices and government regulations. This program was developed and certified by the Canadian Association of Petroleum Production Accounting (CAPPA).
This program is offered full-time on the SAIT campus via an intensive, full-time 35-week program accredited by Alberta Advanced Education.
Accreditation
The program is nationally accredited by the Canadian Association of Petroleum Production Accounting. To receive the CAPPA certificate students must attain 70% in all five levels of CAPPA.
Credentials
After successfully completing this program, graduates will receive both a SAIT Accounting Oil and Gas Production Certificate and a CAPPA certificate in Accounting - Oil and Gas Production.
See the Canadian Association of Petroleum Production Accounting (CAPPA) website for prerequisites and graduation requirements.
To be issued the CAPPA certificate, students must complete all CAPPA courses within three (3) years. This applies to all students regardless of institution or method of course delivery.
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Semester one
ACCT-215, Introductory Financial Accounting, 3.0
ACCT-216, Fee Calculations and Journal Entries, 1.5
BCMP-225, Business Productivity Tools and Technology, 3.0
COMM-256, Professional Communications and Presentation Skills, 3.0
OGPA-210, Introduction to the Oil and Gas Industry, 3.0
PRAC-295, Practicum for AOGP, 3.0
PRDT-201, Field Data Capture and Application, 1.5
PRDT-202, Gas and Gas Splits Allocations, 1.5
PRDT-206, Volumetrics: Production Accounting Analysis, 1.5
PROJ-218, Production Accounting Software and Case Studies, 3.0
RREG-200, Freehold, Override, IOGC & Unitization, 1.5
RREG-204, Royalty and Cost Calculations, 3.0
RREG-206, Oil Sands and Measurement EAP Directive 17, 1.5
WATR-207, Water and Water Volume Confirmations, 1.5
Program total, 31.5
Business Administration Diploma.
Graduates can pursue job opportunities in the petroleum industry as a(n):
production accountant
joint venture accountant
operations accountant
revenue accountant
Related careers include:
accounting technician
Insurance/year: 252 CAD
