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SUMMARY:PASSA Meeting Wednesday\, May 21st
DESCRIPTION:Antitrust Statement \n2025-2026 Budget \n2025-2026 Dues – National\, PASSA\, and guest fees \nScholarship \nSpeaker: Matt Milligan – 12:00 – 12:50 \nTopic: Fraud and Forensic Accounting \nThis presentation will provide a general overview of fraud and forensic accounting. This course will be a general overview of fraud and the associated terminology. In addition to outlining the general basics of fraud\, the presentation will cover examples I’ve encountered in the upstream oil and gas industry. Lastly\, the presentation will cover tips and techniques I’ve discovered that assists a forensic accountant in their careers. \nLearning Objectives: \nBy the end of this session\, you will be able to: \n\nRecall the basics regarding fraud and forensic accounting.\nGive examples of how fraud can arise in the oil and gas industry.\nDescribe tools and techniques to assist in fraud detection and forensic accounting.\n\nProgram Level: Basic \nPre-requisite: None \nAdvance Preparation: None \nDelivery Method: Group Live \nField of Study: Accounting \nCPE Credits: 1.0 \nSpeaker Bio – Matt obtained both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in accounting from Trinity University. His career started at KPMG\, where he was a public auditor focused primarily on the Financial Service and Governmental sectors. After five years with KPMG\, Matt transitioned to the Controller position of an investment firm providing investments in tangible assets ranging from oil and gas\, pipelines\, water rights\, and real estate. Matt worked for six years with the investment firm eventually assuming the title of CFO. \nAfter working at the investment firm\, Matt wanted to gain a more substantial understanding of the oil and gas industry and went to work for a traditional oil and gas operator and driller. Matt was the CFO of the operator and driller for over nine years and handled all the financial aspects of the operation. Matt is a licensed CPA and a fully Accredited Petroleum Accountant. As he is both a CPA and APA\, Matt has also worked as an expert or fact witness in numerous litigation matters. \nCurrently\, Matt is an independent consultant providing fractional CFO/Controller services\, litigation support\, and forensic accounting with a focus on the upstream energy industry. When not working\, Matt spends most of his time with his wife chasing his three boys aged 11\, 8\, and 6. \nCouncil of Petroleum Accountants Societies (COPAS)\, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
URL:https://copassa.org/event/passa-meeting-wednesday-may-21st/
LOCATION:San Antonio Petroleum Club\, 8620 N New Braunfels\, Suite 700\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78217-6363\, United States
CATEGORIES:COPAS San Antonio Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Wagner":MAILTO:Jessica_Wagner@eogresources.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250219T130000
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SUMMARY:PASSA Meeting - February 19\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Speaker 1: Kirk Foreman – 11:00 – 11:50 am \nTopic: PRUTCOM Update (Publication Reopening for Updates\, Technical Corrections\, or Modernization)\, Rewrite of AG-9 Vendor Audits and MFI 35 Employee and Contractor Training Costs \nThis session will consist of a presentation and discussion of the PRUTCOM Committee and Document Review Task Force differences\, prioritization\, and next steps. \nLearning Objectives: \nBy the end of this session\, you will be able to: \n\nDescribe the Document Review Task Force and PRUTCOM recommendations.\nDiscuss the changes and issues the document may need.\nAscertain and provide feedback on the direction for committees.\n\nProgram Level: Intermediate \nPre-requisite: Some familiarity with the COPAS documents\, their purpose and use\, as well as some familiarity with general accounting standards \nAdvance Preparation: None \nDelivery Method: Group Live \nField of Study: Specialized Knowledge \nCPE Credits: 1.0 \nSpeaker Bio – Kirk Foreman retired from EOG Resources in April 2021 as Accounting Manger over frac sand purchase and delivery\, Lease Accounting\, and Lease Operating Expenses for the Eagle Ford San Antonio division. He has worked in the Oil and Gas Industry for 35 years. He currently serves as President of the San Antonio COPAS society and serves on the COPAS National board of directors. Kirk holds a BBA in Accounting from the University of Texas at \nArlington and is a Certified Public Accountant. He currently works as an Oil and Gas accounting/audit consultant (Kirk Foreman Consulting KFC). \nSpeaker 2: Dan Hodgson – 12:10 – 1:00 pm \nTopic: Gas Settlement Statements \nThis session will consist of a presentation and discussion of gas plant accounting gas settlement statements. \nLearning Objectives: \nBy the end of this session\, you will be familiar with: \n\nBasic methods of gas settlement calculations.\nGathering and processing schematics.\nSections of the “Percent of Proceed Settlement Statement”.\n\nProgram Level: Intermediate \nPre-requisite: Some familiarity with Oil and Gas Revenue Accounting \nAdvance Preparation: None \nDelivery Method: Group Live \nField of Study: Specialized Knowledge \nCPE Credits: 1.0 \nCouncil of Petroleum Accountants Societies (COPAS)\, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org. \nSpeaker Bio \nEducation \n\nBBA Accounting – University of Houston.\nMS Accountancy – University of Clear Lake.\n\nCertifications \n\nCPA – Certified Public Accountant – Texas.\nAPA® – Accredited Petroleum Accountant – COPAS.\n\nCOPAS \n\nFormer Chair of COPAS National Midstream/Downstream Sub-Committee.\nCurrent PASSA Secretary and Chair of the Revenue Committee.\nFormer Vice-Chair of the Board of Examiners for the APA® – Accredited Petroleum Accountant Program.\n\nExperience \n\n30+ years of experience in oil and Gas Midstream.\nI am currently an Auditor with Revenew International\, LLC.
URL:https://copassa.org/event/passa-meeting-february-21-2025/
LOCATION:San Antonio Petroleum Club\, 8620 N New Braunfels\, Suite 700\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78217-6363\, United States
CATEGORIES:COPAS San Antonio Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kirk Foreman":MAILTO:kforeman6@hotmail.com
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SUMMARY:PASSA Meeting - January 22\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:PASSA Meeting\nWednesday\, January 22nd\, 2025\n11:30 am – 1:00 pm (lunch provided-free)\nSan Antonio Petroleum Club\nSign-in Begins at 11:00 am\nGuests are welcome: lunch fee is $25 \nSpeaker Name: David Clay \nSpeaker Bio: David boasts a multifaceted background in energy finance\, geo-analytics\, and petroleum geology\, which he uses to cater to the diverse needs of his clients. He blends his Geological subsurface expertise\, data analytics\, and years of Property Tax experience to offer unmatched services to his clients. David has previously held the roles of Geological Manager and Chief Advisor at Ames Energy Advisors\, LLC\, where he served mineral clients for over a decade. Originally from Houston\, Clay established roots in San Antonio\, where he received his undergraduate degree in Geology and Finance from Trinity University. He later earned a master’s degree in Energy & Earth Resources at the University of Texas at Austin\, with a concentration in Petroleum Geology and Energy Finance. \nCompany Name: CRA Advisors\, LLC \nTopic: Mineral Property Ad Valorem Appraisal & Taxation \nCourse Description\nThis course is a detailed presentation on the Texas Property Tax Code\, how it specifically relates to Mineral Property and the technical appraisal method of what is behind “Market Value”. We will review 1) the Texas Tax Code: how it governs mineral property\, 2) the County Appraisal Districts: how they are structured and who is involved\, 3) mineral property appraisal methodology: how reservoir depletion models are involved and how subjective they can be\, 4) and lastly\, the process of protesting the property appraisal if you disagree with the valuation. \nLearning Objectives\n1. Texas Property Tax Code Overview\n2. County Appraisal District Structure and Process\n3. Mineral Property Appraisal Methodology\n4. Reserve Modeling and Cash Flow outputs\n5. How to protest Mineral Property Appraisals \n• Program Level: Basic\n• Pre-requisites: None\n• Advance Preparation: None\n• Delivery Method: Group Live\n• Field of Study: Taxes\n• CPE Credits: 1.0 \nCouncil of Petroleum Accountants Societies (COPAS)\, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
URL:https://copassa.org/event/passa-meeting-january-22-2025-2/
LOCATION:San Antonio Petroleum Club\, 8620 N New Braunfels\, Suite 700\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78217-6363\, United States
CATEGORIES:COPAS San Antonio Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kirk Foreman":MAILTO:kforeman6@hotmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240521T130000
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SUMMARY:PASSA Meeting - May 21\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:PASSA Meeting \nTuesday\, May 21st\n11:00 am – 1:00 pm (lunch provided-free) \nSan Antonio Petroleum Club\nSign-in Begins at 10:30 am \nGuests are welcome:  lunch fee is $25 \nSpeaker 1: Dan Hodgson – 11:00 – 11:50 am \nTopic:  An Examination of Prior Period Adjustments (PPAs) \nCPE offered:  1 hour\nProgram Level:  Basic to Intermediate\nPrerequisites:  None\nAdvanced Preparation:  None\nDelivery Method:  Group Live\nField of Study:  Specialized Knowledge \nNASBA Sponsor Council of Petroleum Accountants Societies\, Inc. (COPAS) PO Box 21272\, Wichita\, KS 67208 \nCourse Description \nThe course will provide an overview of revenue prior period adjustments.  It will include what causes them\, how they impact Midstream and Upstream\, and tips on how to prevent them. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this presentation\, you will be able to: \n\nUnderstand some of the causes of PPAs.\nReview the impact on Midstream and Upstream.\nDiscuss how to prevent PPAs.\nDiscussion and Q&A covering PPAs and general midstream concerns.\n\nSpeaker Bio – Education \n\nBBA Accounting – University of Houston.\nMS Accountancy – University of Clear Lake.\n\nCertifications \n\nCPA – Certified Public Accountant – Texas.\nAPA® – Accredited Petroleum Accountant – COPAS.\n\nCOPAS \n\nRecent Chair of Midstream/Downstream Sub-Committee.\nCurrent San Antonio Society Vice President and Chair of the Revenue Committee.\nRecent Vice-Chair of the Board of Examiners for the APA® – Accredited Petroleum Accountant Program.\n\nExperience \n\n30+ years of experience in the oil and Gas Midstream.\nCurrently an Auditor with Revenew International\, LLC.\n\nSpeaker 2: Dean Foreman – 12:10 – 1:00 pm \nTopic:  Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) Economics and Energy Outlook \nCPE offered:  1 hour\nProgram Level:  Basic\nPrerequisites:  None\nAdvanced Preparation:  None\nDelivery Method:  Group Live\nField of Study:  General \nNASBA Sponsor Council of Petroleum Accountants Societies\, Inc. (COPAS) PO Box 21272\, Wichita\, KS 67208 \nCourse Description \nThis course provides an in-depth analysis of the economic outlook for the energy sector\, with a specific focus on the oil and natural gas markets. The presentation will cover global\, U.S.\, and Texas economies\, examining GDP projections\, business conditions\, and the impact of interest rates. It will also delve into the dynamics of the global oil market and natural gas markets\, highlighting demand\, production\, and consumption trends. The course will assess the implications of these factors on pricing\, supply\, and strategic investment decisions within the industry. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of the presentation\, the attendees will be better equipped to: \n\nUnderstand the current economic indicators and projections for global\, U.S.\, and Texas economies and their impact on the energy sector: Attendees will gain insights into GDP growth rates\, business conditions conducive to economic growth\, and the implications of rising interest rate obligations on energy firms.\nAnalyze trends in the oil and natural gas markets and their economic implications: Participants will learn about the record highs in global demand and production\, the role of Texas in the U.S. energy supply\, and the strategic shifts in global energy investments towards oil and natural gas compared to renewables.\n\nSpeaker Bio – Dr. Dean Foreman is the Chief Economist for the Texas Oil & Gas Association. With over two decades of specialized experience in the oil and gas sector\, his expertise spans global and domestic policy analysis\, strategic communications\, planning\, and forecasting\, underpinned by a distinguished academic foundation from the University of Florida. \nForeman’s professional experience includes pivotal roles at the American Petroleum Institute\, ExxonMobil\, Talisman Energy\, and Saudi Aramco\, where he led market analysis\, economic research\, and risk management initiatives critical to shaping industry planning\, influencing regulation\, and supporting multibillion-dollar investments. \nHis work is instrumental in driving key analyses that not only guide strategic industry decisions but also play a crucial role in the development of legislation and rulemaking. Foreman’s extensive experience and leadership in the energy sector highlight his significant contributions to advancing economic strategies and risk management practices that have a profound impact on the industry’s growth and sustainability.
URL:https://copassa.org/event/passa-meeting-may-21-2024/
LOCATION:San Antonio Petroleum Club\, 8620 N New Braunfels\, Suite 700\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78217-6363\, United States
CATEGORIES:COPAS San Antonio Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kirk Foreman":MAILTO:kforeman6@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240326T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T013706
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SUMMARY:PASSA Meeting - Tuesday\, March 26th
DESCRIPTION:PASSA Meeting\nTuesday\, March 26th\n11:00 am – 1:00 pm (lunch provided-free) \nSan Antonio Petroleum Club \nSign-in Begins at 10:30 am \nGuests are welcome:  lunch fee is $25 \nSpeaker 1: Kirk Foreman – 11:00 – 11:50 am \nTopic:  Accounting Procedure Comparison \n\nCPE offered:  1 hour\nProgram Level:  Basic\nPrerequisites:  None\nAdvanced Preparation:  None\nField of Study:  Accounting\n\nNASBA Sponsor Council of Petroleum Accountants Societies\, Inc. (COPAS) PO Box 21272\, Wichita\, KS 67208 \nCourse Description \nOver time the COPAS Model Form Accounting Procedure has varied slightly for specific industry needs or as technology and industry processes have changed.  This project is intended to provide a quick side-by-side reference tool for the various provisions or definitions contained in each vintage of Accounting Procedure. \nThis will be an Education Committee presentation and discussion regarding the purpose and status of the Accounting Procedure comparison project.  This project\, when completed\, will be a Training and Reference guide and will be sold by COPAS. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this presentation\, you will be able to: \n\nDescribe and locate the various provisions in each Model Form Accounting Procedure.\nExplain how the various provisions have changed over time.\n\nSpeaker Bio – Kirk Foreman retired from EOG Resources in April 2021 as Accounting Manger over frac sand purchase and delivery\, Lease Accounting\, and Lease Operating Expenses for the Eagle Ford San Antonio division.   He has worked in the Oil and Gas Industry for 34 years.  He currently serves as President of the San Antonio COPAS society and serves on the COPAS National board of directors.  Kirk holds a BBA in Accounting from the University of Texas at Arlington and is a Certified Public Accountant.  He currently works as an Oil and Gas accounting/audit consultant. \nSpeaker 2: Andrew Black – 12:10 – 1:00 pm \nTopic:  Hot Topics – Focusing on Sales and Use Tax Issues in the Oil & Gas Industry \n\nCPE offered:  1 hour\nProgram Level:  Basic\nPrerequisites:  None\nAdvanced Preparation:  None\nField of Study:  Sales and use tax\n\nNASBA Sponsor Council of Petroleum Accountants Societies\, Inc. (COPAS) PO Box 21272\, Wichita\, KS 67208 \nCourse Description \nDiscuss oil & gas sales and use tax issues related to the oil & gas industry. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of the presentation\, the attendees will be better equipped to: \n\nUnderstand policy/rule changes at TX Comptroller’s office and other jurisdictions.\nGain a better understanding of “Problem” sales and use tax transactions in the Oil & Gas Industry such as Compressors\, Compressor Fuel\, Wastewater Exemption\, and Unprocessed vs. Processed Frac Sand.\nGain a better understanding of and developments in CCUS.\n\nSpeaker Bio – Andrew is a Senior Manager with Advantous Consulting\, L.L.C. and assists organizations in the oil and gas\, manufacturing\, and healthcare industries to navigate the complex state and local tax space. Formerly\, Andrew served as a tax accountant for the Chicago Bridge and Iron Company and spent four years as a state and local tax auditor. Andrew also currently serves as the Treasurer and Secretary for the American Petroleum Institute – Houston Chapter. Andrew achieved his Bachelor of Science in Finance and Banking from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville\, TX. \n 
URL:https://copassa.org/event/passa-meeting-tuesday-march-26th/
LOCATION:San Antonio Petroleum Club\, 8620 N New Braunfels\, Suite 700\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78217-6363\, United States
CATEGORIES:COPAS San Antonio Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kirk Foreman":MAILTO:kforeman6@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240220T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T013706
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T022050Z
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SUMMARY:PASSA Meeting
DESCRIPTION:PASSA Meeting\nTuesday\, January 23\, 2024\n11:30 am – 1:00 pm (lunch provided-free)\nSan Antonio Petroleum Club  \nSign-in Begins at 11:00 am  \nGuests are welcome:  lunch fee is $25  \nSpeaker: Dwayne Purvis – Engineer – 12:10 – 1:00 pm  \nTopic:  Managing the “Zombie Well Apocalypse” and Orphaned Wells  \nCPE offered:  1 hour.  \nProgram Level:  Basic  \nPrerequisites:  None  \nAdvanced Preparation:  None  \nDelivery Method:  Group Live  \nField of Study:  Accounting  \nNASBA Sponsor Council of Petroleum Accountants Societies\, Inc. (COPAS) PO Box 21272\, Wichita\, KS 67208  \nCourse Description  \nA New Economic Yardstick for Today’s Late-life Production: Holdback Low-rate\, late-life producers figure prominently in the portfolios of most oil companies\, but they also create a unique financial trap for their owners.  Decades of delayed plugging has accumulated liabilities while production and cash flow have tapered down.  Combined these make it possible for cash-flowing properties with a positive present value to be net liability instead of an asset.  This presentation explains the unexpected\, the dangers it creates\, and how to foresee the trap so that the tax-paying public does not end up footing the bill for our former profit centers.  \nLearning Objectives  \n\nDefining Zombie and Orphan Wells. \nIdentifying the issues surrounding these type wells. \nOutline what states and companies are doing to address the situation. \nUpdate on accounting changes for ARO (Asset Retirement Obligation). \n\nSpeaker Bio  \nDwayne Purvis\, P.E. is a petroleum reservoir engineer offering consulting and advisory services for the oil and gas industry and others engaging the energy transition based on nearly three decades in reservoir engineering and executive leadership as a consultant and operator.  \nHe has led or participated in hundreds of engineering studies over dozens of basins in the United States and abroad and advised on tactical and strategic decisions large and small.   Mr. Purvis frequently speaks and writes on issues of shale reservoirs\, the energy transition\, commodity prices\, decline curve analysis\, and risk analysis.    \n He is a registered professional engineer in the state of Texas\, member of SPEE\, AAPG\, SEG\, SIPES and an active\, 25-year member of SPE. He also recently completed a master’s degree in sustainable energy at Johns Hopkins University.   \n 
URL:https://copassa.org/event/passa-meeting-10/
LOCATION:San Antonio Petroleum Club\, 8620 N New Braunfels\, Suite 700\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78217-6363\, United States
CATEGORIES:COPAS San Antonio Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kirk Foreman":MAILTO:kforeman6@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T013706
CREATED:20231101T214347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T214657Z
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SUMMARY:PASSA Meeting Tuesday\, November 14th
DESCRIPTION:11:30 am – 1:00 pm (lunch provided-free) \nSan Antonio Petroleum Club \nSign-in Begins at 11:00 am \nGuests are welcome:  lunch fee is $25 \nSpeaker: Dan Hodgson – 12:10 – 1:00 pm \nTopic:  Gas Plant Auditing \nCPE offered:  1 hour. \nProgram Level:  Basic \nPrerequisites:  None \nAdvanced Preparation:  None \nDelivery Method:  Group Live \nField of Study:  Audit \nNASBA Sponsor Council of Petroleum Accountants Societies\, Inc. (COPAS) PO Box 21272\, Wichita\, KS 67208 \nCourse Description \nThe course will provide an overview of how to conduct gas plant audits. \nLearning Objectives \n\nRecall the basics of Gas Plant Audits.\nDescribe the challenges of auditing gas plants – beyond the basics.\nImprove your skills as a gas plant auditor.\n\nSpeaker Bio \nEducation \n\nBBA Accounting – University of Houston.\nMS Accountancy – University of Clear Lake.\n\nCertifications \n\nCPA – Certified Public Accountant – Texas.\nAPA® – Accredited Petroleum Accountant – COPAS.\n\nCOPAS \n\nCurrent Chair of Midstream/Downstream Sub-Committee.\nCurrent San Antonio Society Vice President and Chair of the Revenue Committee.\nExciting Vice-Chair of the Board of Examiners for the APA® – Accredited Petroleum Accountant Program.\n\nExperience \n\n30+ years of experience in the oil and Gas Midstream.\nCurrently an Auditor with Revenew International\, LLC.\n\n  \n 
URL:https://copassa.org/event/passa-meeting-tuesday-november-14th/
LOCATION:San Antonio Petroleum Club\, 8620 N New Braunfels\, Suite 700\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78217-6363\, United States
CATEGORIES:COPAS San Antonio Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kirk Foreman":MAILTO:kforeman6@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230926T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T013706
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SUMMARY:PASSA Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, September 26th\n11:30 am – 1:00 pm (lunch provided-free) \nSan Antonio Petroleum Club\nSign-in Begins at 11:00 am \nGuests are welcome:  lunch fee is $25 \nSpeaker: Warren Martin – 12:10 – 1:00 pm \nTopic:  The Power of Production \n\nCPE offered:  1 hour\nProgram Level:  Basic\nPrerequisites:  None\nAdvanced Preparation:  None\nField of Study:  Group Live\nNASBA Sponsor Council of Petroleum Accountants Societies\, Inc. (COPAS) PO Box 21272\, Wichita\, KS 67208\n\nCourse Description \nThe presentation will discuss how oil and gas has been instrumental in creating the world we live in.  Topics that will be discussed is that the industry is highly technical\, with extreme job specialization and is global market driven.  Also discussed will be our oil and gas energy needs in 2050 as well as what to expect from alternative energy. \nLearning Objectives \nReceive an understanding of midstream such as gathering systems\, pipelines\, and storage.  We will also learn about the refining part of the industry\, petrochemicals and products made from oil and gas.  Also discussed will be the forecasted demands of energy through 2050 as well as what will be the industry job growth or decline 25 years from now. \nSpeaker Bio – WARREN MARTIN is a philosophy graduate of Texas Tech University. He is an author\, teacher\, artist\, quasi-philosopher\, and speaker known for his unique teaching style. His passion is to inspire and invest in the next generation of leaders.  Warren serves as Executive Director of Kansas Strong (Kansas Oil and Gas Resources Fund) which is dedicated to promoting the quality of life created by the Kansas oil & gas industry.  Warren has been leading leadership workshops\, presenting keynote presentations and consulting with Fortune 500 corporations and non-profit organizations for 25 years. \nMost recently\, Warren has been the subject of a feature article for CPAFocus magazine\, a leadership paper published in the Journal of Educational Leadership magazine and was the recipient of the WBJ Innovation & Enterprise Award\, OKCTEEC Outstanding Community Partner Award and the OK Ethics Community Impact Award.  Warren has worked in 28 countries around the world (mostly in the Middle East and Latin America). The author of 5 books and 3 articles published by AASLH. He has also worked with teachers\, organizations\, and youth ministers to develop curriculum and need specific training. Warren has been listed among the top speakers in America. His passion is to invest in the lives of others through servant leadership to assist them in reaching their full potential.  Warren and his wife of 29 years\, Wendy\, reside in El Dorado\, KS. They are the proud parents of four daughters: Bailey\, Aisha\, Chrysa\, and Kali. They spend most of their free time spoiling their granddaughters\, Tessa\, Marley\, Jaci and Eveline. \n 
URL:https://copassa.org/event/passa-meeting-9/
LOCATION:San Antonio Petroleum Club\, 8620 N New Braunfels\, Suite 700\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78217-6363\, United States
CATEGORIES:COPAS San Antonio Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kirk Foreman":MAILTO:kforeman6@hotmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230523T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230523T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T013706
CREATED:20220805T154128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230509T125824Z
UID:652-1684837800-1684846800@copassa.org
SUMMARY:PASSA Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 23rd\n10:30 am – 1:00 pm (lunch provided-free)\nSan Antonio Petroleum Club\nSign-in Begins at 10:15 am\nGuests are welcome:  lunch fee is $25\n  \nSpeaker 1: Kirk Foreman – 11:00 – 11:50 am \nTopic:  MFI – 40 re-write (24 Month Adjustment Period for Joint Account Adjustments) \nCPE offered:  1 hour\nProgram Level:  Basic\nPrerequisites:  None\nAdvanced Preparation:  None\nField of Study:  Group Live \nNASBA Sponsor Council of Petroleum Accountants Societies\, Inc. (COPAS) PO Box 21272\, Wichita\, KS 67208 \nCourse Description\nThis will be a Joint Interest Committee presentation and discussion regarding the contents of draft four of the re-write of MFI – 40 to determine if the document is ready for a JI and Audit Committee vote at the Summer 2023 virtual JI and Audit conference. \nLearning Objectives\nReview the MFI – 40 draft four for accounting content that will meet today’s needs of the Petroleum Industry.  Once reviewed and discussed\, attendees will understand the MFI – 40 draft document.  If the PASSA determines changes are needed\, the changes will be documented and provided to the MFI – 40 drafting team. \nSpeaker Bio – Kirk Foreman has recently retired from EOG Resources as Accounting Manger over frac sand purchase and delivery\, Lease Accounting\, and Lease Operating Expenses for the Eagle Ford San Antonio division.   He has worked in the Oil and Gas Industry for 33 years.  He currently serves as President of the San Antonio COPAS society and serves on the COPAS National board of directors.  Kirk holds a BBA in Accounting from the University of Texas at Arlington and is Certified Public Accountant.  He currently works as an Oil and Gas accounting/audit consultant. \nSpeaker 2:  Tom Wierman\, COPAS Executive Director – 12:10 – 1:00 pm\nTopic:  The State of COPAS.  Where is the Organization Headed? \nCPE offered:  1 hour\nProgram Level:  Basic\nPrerequisites:  None\nAdvanced Preparation:  None\nDelivery Method:  Group Live\nField of Study:  Specialized Study – Basic Program \nNASBA Sponsor Council of Petroleum Accountants Societies\, Inc. (COPAS) PO Box 21272\, Wichita\, KS 67208 \nCourse Description\nThis course will update the state of COPAS National and local societies.  This also includes the current COPAS marketing initiatives\, qualities of a good leader\, upcoming events\, and the status of the APA® review course. \nLearning Objectives\nBy the end of the presentation\, the attendees will be better equipped to: \n\nRecall the details of COPAS marketing strategy.\nRecall the key qualities of a good leader.\nRecall the prerequisites necessary to take the APA® Exam.\n\nSpeaker Bio – Tom Wierman was hired as the 8th COPAS Executive Director on March 1\, 2012.  Prior to that Tom worked as an E&P accountant for nearly 30 years.  Tom held assignments in Wichita\, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and Calgary Alberta (Canada). \nTom has served as a society president and a board member for both the Kansas and Canada societies.  Active at the COPAS level he served as Tax Committee Chair\, was a board member for six years and served as COPAS president in 2009. Tom was also a major contributor on the COPAS 50th Anniversary celebration in 2011.  Tom passed the APA® exam in September 2022.  He was awarded the COPAS Eagle Award in 2013 and the Ring of Honor in 2021. \nTom is married to wife Paula.  They have three children: Chris\, Molly\, and Justin. \nTom is involved in many different things.  He is active in his church\, directs a choir\, is a past member of the school booster club\, completed two terms as President of the Wichita Swim Club\, and participates in Habitat for Humanity building projects.  When he finds time\, he enjoys do-it-yourself projects around the house.  He has found lifting weights to be an enjoyable activity and devoting more time to that whenever possible\, especially now that he is retired from officiating soccer. \nFun Fact:  Tom’s wife gave him a T-shirt one time that said\, “Stop Me…I think I’m going to volunteer again.”  Tom has not learned to say “no.”
URL:https://copassa.org/event/passa-meeting-8/
LOCATION:San Antonio Petroleum Club\, 8620 N New Braunfels\, Suite 700\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78217-6363\, United States
CATEGORIES:COPAS San Antonio Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kirk Foreman":MAILTO:kforeman6@hotmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230322
DTSTAMP:20260507T013706
CREATED:20220805T154058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220805T154058Z
UID:650-1679356800-1679356800@copassa.org
SUMMARY:PASSA Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://copassa.org/event/passa-meeting-7/
LOCATION:San Antonio Petroleum Club\, 8620 N New Braunfels\, Suite 700\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78217-6363\, United States
CATEGORIES:COPAS San Antonio Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kirk Foreman":MAILTO:kforeman6@hotmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230125
DTSTAMP:20260507T013706
CREATED:20220805T154029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230111T133343Z
UID:648-1674518400-1674604799@copassa.org
SUMMARY:PASSA Meeting
DESCRIPTION:PASSA Meeting\nTuesday\, January 24th \n11:30 am – 1:00 pm (lunch provided-free) \nSan Antonio Petroleum Club \nSign-in Begins at 11:00 am \nGuests are welcome:  lunch fee is $25 \n  \nSpeaker:  Jeff Nichols\, Vice President at Stancil & Company – 12:10 – 1:00 pm\nTopic:  Getting to the Bottom of Higher Gasoline Prices \nCPE offered:  1 hour\nProgram Level:  Basic\nPrerequisites:  None\nAdvanced Preparation:  None\nDelivery Method:  Group Live\nField of Study:  Specialized Study \nNASBA Sponsor Council of Petroleum Accountants Societies\, Inc. (COPAS) PO Box 21272\, Wichita\, KS 67208 \nCourse Description \nThis course will describe the various factors that impact the retail price of gasoline and address why prices are so different across the US at a given time.  The course will provide information on the impact refining centers\, logistic systems\, crude oil prices and State/Federal taxes play in the cost structure behind the retail price.  At the end of this discussion a cost buildup using these factors for three cities in the US will be presented and discussed to show how each factor impacts the underlying basis driving the retail prices. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of the presentation\, the attendees will be better equipped to: \n\nUnderstand the general refining centers that produce US gasoline.\nUnderstand the logistics systems and costs that move gasoline to the various markets.\nUnderstand some of the impact of gasoline formulations that impact fungibility of supply.\nUnderstand the general cost impact of crude prices\, different State taxes\, Federal renewable fuels credits\, and individual State greenhouse gas program costs.\n\nSpeaker Bio – Jeff is Vice President at Stancil & Co.\, a consulting firm specializing in oil refining and downstream petroleum assets\, including pipelines and product terminals.  He has 43 years of experience beginning his career with 9 years at Exxon\, followed by 4 years as Operations Manager for independent refiner El Paso Refining Company\, and then 30 years of consulting involving facilities in the US\, Canada\, Europe\, and South America. \nJeff currently directs the clean fuels/renewable fuels consulting practice at Stancil & Co.  He assists clients in developing and implementing clean fuels programs\, production and blending of renewable fuels\, and compliance with EPA and State regulations.  He has been an expert consultant for clients in negotiations with the EPA and with state environmental agencies.  Jeff is also involved in refinery asset sales and routinely provides due diligence support for asset transactions in the US downstream sector. \nJeff is a Chemical Engineering graduate of New Mexico State University\, Jeff lives in Southlake\, Texas with his wife\, Paula.
URL:https://copassa.org/event/passa-meeting-6/
LOCATION:San Antonio Petroleum Club\, 8620 N New Braunfels\, Suite 700\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78217-6363\, United States
CATEGORIES:COPAS San Antonio Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kirk Foreman":MAILTO:kforeman6@hotmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221116
DTSTAMP:20260507T013706
CREATED:20220805T153913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221031T115936Z
UID:645-1668470400-1668556799@copassa.org
SUMMARY:PASSA Meeting
DESCRIPTION:PASSA Meeting\nTuesday\, November 15th\n11:30 am – 1:00 pm (lunch provided-free)\nSan Antonio Petroleum Club \nSign-in Begins at 11:00 am \nGuests are welcome:  lunch fee is $25 \nSpeaker:  Dwayne Purvis\, Founder & Principal Consultant\, DWAYNE PURVIS\, P.E. – 12:10 – 1:00 pm \nTopic:  A New Economic Yardstick for Today’s Late-Life Production: Holdback \nCPE offered:  1 hour\nProgram Level:  Basic\nPrerequisites:  None\nAdvanced Preparation:  None\nDelivery Method:  Group Live\nField of Study:  Specialized Study \nNASBA Sponsor Council of Petroleum Accountants Societies\, Inc. (COPAS) PO Box 21272\, Wichita\, KS 67208 \nCourse Description \nDiscusses low-rate\, late-life producers figure prominently in the portfolios of most oil companies\, but they also create a unique financial trap for their owners.  Decades of delayed plugging has accumulated liabilities while production and cash flow have tapered down.  Combined these make it possible for cash-flowing properties with a positive present value to be net liability instead of an asset.  This presentation explains the unexpected\, the dangers it creates\, and how to foresee the trap \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of the presentation\, the attendees will be better equipped to: \n\nUnderstand the economics behind low producing wells.\nIdentify the financial liabilities of deferring plugging a low producing well.\nIdentify the optimum time to plug a low producing well.\n\nSpeaker Bio – Dwayne Purvis\, P.E. offers consulting and advisory services for the oil and gas industry\, building on two and a half decades in reservoir engineering and executive leadership as a consultant and operator.  From engineering studies and reserve reports to strategic decision-making\, Mr. Purvis helps operators and investors with reliable analysis for prudent decisions. \nHe has led or participated in hundreds of engineering studies over dozens of basins in the United States and abroad and advised on tactical and strategic decisions large and small.   Mr. Purvis frequently speaks and writes on issues of shale reservoirs\, the energy transition\, commodity prices\, decline curve analysis\, and risk analysis. \nHe is a registered professional engineer in the state of Texas\, member of SPEE\, AAPG\, SEG\, SIPES and an active\, 25-year member of SPE.
URL:https://copassa.org/event/passa-meeting-5/
LOCATION:San Antonio Petroleum Club\, 8620 N New Braunfels\, Suite 700\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78217-6363\, United States
CATEGORIES:COPAS San Antonio Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kirk Foreman":MAILTO:kforeman6@hotmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220920T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220920T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T013706
CREATED:20220805T150236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T131909Z
UID:642-1663671600-1663678800@copassa.org
SUMMARY:PASSA Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Speaker 1: Kirk Foreman – 11:00 – 11:50 am \nTopic:  MFI – 40 re-write (24 Month Adjustment Period for Joint Account Adjustments) \nDelivery Method:  Group Live Presented \nCPE offered:  1 hour \nProgram Level:  Basic \nPrerequisites:  None \nAdvanced Preparation:  None \nCourse Description \nThis will be a Joint Interest Committee presentation and discussion regarding the contents of draft two of the re-write of MFI – 40 to determine if additional changes to the draft are needed. \nLearning Objectives \nReview the MFI – 40 draft two for accounting content that will meet today’s needs of the Petroleum Industry.  Once reviewed and discussed\, attendees will understand the MFI – 40 draft document.  If the PASSA determines changes are needed\, the changes will be documented and provided to the MFI – 40 drafting team. \nSpeaker Bio – Kirk Foreman has recently retired from EOG Resources as Accounting Manger over frac sand purchase and delivery\, Lease Accounting\, and Lease Operating Expenses for the Eagle Ford San Antonio division.   He has worked in the Oil and Gas Industry for 31 years.  He currently serves as President of the San Antonio COPAS society and serves on the COPAS National board of directors.  Kirk holds a BBA in Accounting from the University of Texas at Arlington and is Certified Public Accountant.  He currently works as an Oil and Gas accounting/audit consultant. \nSpeaker 2: Steve Bailey – 12:10 – 1:00 pm \nTopic:  Hidden Gems of Royalty Compliance \nDelivery Method:  Group Live Presented \nCPE offered:  1 hour \nProgram Level:  Basic \nPrerequisites:  None \nAdvanced Preparation:  None \nCourse Description \nDiscuss the basics of Sovereign Royalty reporting requirements.  Attendees will gain insights into various existing requirements and how to build overall compliance efforts.  The audience will also gain insights into any new requirements and overall industry trends in areas such as audits and penalty assessment. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of the presentation\, the attendees will be better equipped to: \n\nUnderstand basic requirement of the ONRR valuation and reporting requirements.\nIdentify key context behind and within the overall State level royalty reporting.\nGain perspective on how to be prepared for the inevitable audits by agencies.\nDiscuss the importance of establishing and aligning your cross-functional teams in the support of corporate compliance.\nDevelop and maintain key relationships with regulatory bodies.\n\nSpeaker Bio – Steve Bailey is Safire Oil and Gas Consulting’s Vice President of Compliance Advisory Services.  Steve possesses a comprehensive and diverse expertise in severance tax\, State and Federal royalty reporting\, and a technical understanding of clients’ accounting and internal control systems. Steve began his four-decade oil and gas career with Sun Oil Company in Dallas\, TX as a Severance Tax Analyst\, moved on to Amerada Hess Corporation in Tulsa\, OK as a Senior Analyst over MMS Reporting\, before making a move to Denver\, CO to serve as Supervisor of Tax and Royalty Compliance for Presidio Oil and Gas. Steve then returned to Tulsa with Amoco Production Company and successive legal entities where he served a total of 24 years serving in roles of MMS Audit Coordinator\, Senior Revenue Analyst\, and Supervisor of Regulatory Compliance and MMS Audit Coordination.  He ultimately retired from BP America Production Company in October 2020\, where he had spent the twelve years serving as Supervisor of State Production Tax and Royalty then Manager of the Rockies Region Revenue & Compliance Manager and Business Lead over an SAP 2.0 System Implementation.   Steve joined Safire immediately after his retirement and now enjoys sharing his knowledge and experience with customers or via speaking engagements. \nSteve has a Batchelor of Science in Accounting from East Central University in Oklahoma and now resides in Houston\, TX.  Steve is married and he and his spouse Thom care for an “adopted senior” Olivia Martinez.
URL:https://copassa.org/event/passa-meeting-4/
LOCATION:San Antonio Petroleum Club\, 8620 N New Braunfels\, Suite 700\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78217-6363\, United States
CATEGORIES:COPAS San Antonio Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kirk Foreman":MAILTO:kforeman6@hotmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220524T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220524T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T013706
CREATED:20210721T234019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T142211Z
UID:294-1653390000-1653397200@copassa.org
SUMMARY:PASSA Meeting
DESCRIPTION:San Antonio COPAS Society \nTuesday\, May 24\, 2022\, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (lunch provided)\nSan Antonio Petroleum Club\nSign-in Begins at 11:00 AM\n\nSPEAKER: Matt Milligan \nTopic:  Crypto Mining Using Natural Gas \nCourse Description:   \nThis presentation will provide a basic overview of crypto mining using natural gas as the energy input.  This course will be a general overview of the crypto industry with focus on how the crypto market functions and the associated terminology.  In addition to outlining the current tax rules applicable to crypto miners\, the presentation will cover leasing\, royalty\, security\, insurance\, and reporting compliance issues that arise from the use of natural gas to power a crypto farm.  Lastly\, the presentation will cover the current environment in the crypto industry and best practices for the implementation of a crypto farm. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the basics regarding crypto currencies and crypto mining.\nBe informed of the considerations of crypto mining using natural gas energy inputs.\nObtain a better understanding of the crypto industry and current developments in the industry.\n\nSpeaker Bio: \nMatt obtained both his bachelors and master’s degrees in accounting from Trinity University.  His career started at KPMG\, where he was a public auditor focused primarily on the Financial Service and Governmental sectors.  After five years with KPMG\, Matt transitioned to the Controller position of an investment firm providing investments in tangible assets ranging from oil and gas\, pipelines\, water rights\, and real estate.  Matt worked for six years with the investment firm eventually assuming the title of CFO. \nAfter working at the investment firm\, Matt wanted to gain a more substantial understanding of the oil and gas industry and went to work for a traditional oil and gas operator and driller.  Matt was the CFO of the operator and driller for over nine years and handled all the financial aspects of the operation.  Matt is a licensed CPA and a full Accredited Petroleum Accountant.  As he is both a CPA and APA\, Matt has also worked as an expert or fact witness in numerous litigation matters. \nCurrently\, Matt is an independent consultant providing fractional CFO/Controller services\, litigation support\, and forensic accounting with a focus on the upstream energy industry.  When not working\, Matt spends most of his time with his wife chasing his three boys aged 8\, 5\, and 3.
URL:https://copassa.org/event/passa-education-day/
LOCATION:San Antonio Petroleum Club\, 8620 N New Braunfels\, Suite 700\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78217-6363\, United States
CATEGORIES:COPAS San Antonio Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kirk Foreman":MAILTO:kforeman6@hotmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220322T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220322T133000
DTSTAMP:20260507T013706
CREATED:20210721T233924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T141031Z
UID:292-1647945000-1647955800@copassa.org
SUMMARY:PASSA Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Delivery Method:  Group Live Presented \nCPE offered: 2 hours \nProgram Level: Basic \nPrerequisites: None \nAdvanced preparation: None \nSPEAKER 1\nSpeaker:  Kim Goodwin/AMS-PAR \nTopic:  Audit Committee Meeting: Vendor Auditing Program – Implementing Best Practices \nCourse Description: \nDiscuss why ‘Supplier Contract Compliance Reviews’ serve as an invaluable tool for a client’s business. By conducting them regularly\, the greater insight you will have into which suppliers should be chosen for review of their invoicing\, operations\, labor\, and transportation costs and practices. Conducting an efficient evaluation and selection process before the audit begins will provide the possibility of better monetary returns for the company\, as well as possible contractual improvements\, help eliminate unnecessary expenses\, and bolster the performance of the suppliers picked for review. These benefits cannot be overstated \nLearning Objectives:   \nBy the end of this session\, we hope you will be better equipped to… \n\nUnderstand how to identify higher risk vendors based on several variables.\nIdentify various motivations behind an effective vendor audit program.\nUnderstand the most common audit findings for vendor audits.\nGain an understanding of common hurdles and pitfalls of building a vendor audit program.\nHow to implement lessons learned from vendor audits.\n\nSPEAKER 2\nSpeaker:  Rob Robinson/Horn Solutions\, Inc. \nTopic:  Employment Markets Today \nCourse Description: \nProvide an employment market update including detail in the following areas: current market conditions for accounting/finance disciplines; trends regarding remote\, hybrid\, RTO; recruiting best practices; new normal in a job search; and the role of professional services in a supply short market \nLearning Objectives:   \nBy the end of this presentation\, you will be able to: 1. Recall details about the current employment market in the following areas: current market conditions for accounting/finance disciplines; trends regarding remote\, hybrid\, RTO; recruiting best practices; new normal in a job search; and the role of professional services in a supply short market. \nMeeting Agenda\n10:30-11:00 Member Sign In \n10:50-11:00 Opening Remarks/1st Presenter Introduction/New Board Member Nominations \n11:00-11:50 Kim Goodwin’s Presentation \n11:50-12:30 Lunch \n12:20-12:30 2nd Presentation Introduction – Rob Robinson \n12:30-1:20 Rob Robinson‘s Presentation \n1:20-1:30 Closing Remarks. Speaker Awards\, COPAS Updates \nAbout Rob Robinson\nRob Robinson leads the Horn Solutions Dallas and Austin operations with additional responsibilities for Business Development\, Training\, and Technology operations for all locations. He graduated from Brigham Young University Marriott School of Business with a BS in Business Management with an emphasis in Finance. During stints with two publicly traded professional services firms\, he held significant roles of responsibility\, which culminated with a field executive position overseeing the Southern United States and encompassed 13 offices\, 250 operations employees\, 1200 client delivery consultants and $130M p&l. He is recognized as an industry leader and specializes in growing existing businesses with an operational and management strategy focus. \nRob is actively involved with his church where he has served in various leadership capacities focused on the development and growth of the youth group. He spends most of his time outside the office with his wife\, Trisha\, and their 6 children enjoying local lakes\, attending their sporting events\, or working out to stay fit. \n 
URL:https://copassa.org/event/passa-meeting-2/
LOCATION:San Antonio Petroleum Club\, 8620 N New Braunfels\, Suite 700\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78217-6363\, United States
CATEGORIES:COPAS San Antonio Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kirk Foreman":MAILTO:kforeman6@hotmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220125T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220125T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T013706
CREATED:20210721T233838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220117T180329Z
UID:290-1643105700-1643110200@copassa.org
SUMMARY:PASSA Meeting - Topic COPAS Documents
DESCRIPTION:When: Thu\, January 25\, 2022 10:15 AM\, CDT \nWhere: San Antonio Petroleum Club \nEVENT DETAILS: \nDelivery Method:  Group Live Presented  \nCPE offered: 1 hour \nProgram Level: Basic \nPrerequisites: None \nAdvanced preparation: None \nSpeaker 1\nSPEAKER:  Kirk Foreman/EOG Resources Retired \nTOPIC:  202X Drafts of Accounting Procedure and Model Form Interpretation \nCourse Description:  This will be a presentation and open discussion regarding the contents of the draft of the new 202X Accounting Procedure and its MFI (Model Form Interpretation) and determine if the draft documents are ready for Joint Interest and Audit Committee votes or if additional changes to the draft are needed. \nLearning Objectives:  Review the 202X Accounting Procedure and MFI drafts for accounting content that will meet today’s needs of the Petroleum Industry.  Once reviewed and discussed\, attendees will understand the accounting procedure details of these draft documents. \nSpeaker 2\nSpeaker:  Dalin Error | Petroleum Comptroller Services\, Inc.\n \nTopic: COPAS Documents \nField of Study: Specialized Knowledge \nCourse Description:\nThis presentation will provide information and background on COPAS documents\, including the different types and classifications\, the processes for creating or modifying the documents\, and the purpose of the documents in the dynamic oil and gas industry.  Areas of focus will also include accessing the documents through ePublications\, a list of some of the more recent documents\, both approved and in-process\, and brief descriptions of several of the most used (and useful) COPAS documents. \nLearning Objectives:\nReview the types and purpose of COPAS Documents Synthesize processes and procedures in their development Understand how and where to access the COPAS Documents Identify/summarize key\, recent and current documents Evaluate what comes next  and how to be a part of the process
URL:https://copassa.org/event/passa-meeting-3/
LOCATION:San Antonio Petroleum Club\, 8620 N New Braunfels\, Suite 700\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78217-6363\, United States
CATEGORIES:COPAS San Antonio Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kirk Foreman":MAILTO:kforeman6@hotmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211116T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211116T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T013706
CREATED:20210722T043342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T151429Z
UID:286-1637062200-1637067600@copassa.org
SUMMARY:PASSA Meeting
DESCRIPTION:When: Thu\, November 16\, 2021 11:30 AM\, CDT \nWhere: San Antonio Petroleum Club \nEVENT DETAILS: \nSpeaker:  Daniel Hodgson\, CPA | Stakeholder Midstream\n \nTopic:  Midstream Accounting – Pursuing the Future \nDelivery Method:  Group Live Presented  \nCPE offered: 1 hour \nProgram Level: Basic \nPrerequisites: None \nAdvanced preparation: None \nField of Study: Specialized Knowledge
URL:https://copassa.org/event/passa-meeting/
LOCATION:San Antonio Petroleum Club\, 8620 N New Braunfels\, Suite 700\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78217-6363\, United States
CATEGORIES:COPAS San Antonio Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kirk Foreman":MAILTO:kforeman6@hotmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211007T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211007T113000
DTSTAMP:20260507T013706
CREATED:20211001T174317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T174317Z
UID:385-1633606200-1633606200@copassa.org
SUMMARY:ACFE San Antonio Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Speaker:  Sandy Sullivan\, CFE | Retired SVP Banking Fraud Management \nTopic:  What you should know about Elder Exploitation \nDelivery Method:  Group Live Presented Online via Zoom Webinar \nCPE offered: 1 hour \nProgram Level: Basic \nPrerequisites: None \nAdvanced preparation: None \nField of Study: Specialized Knowledge \n The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners\, San Antonio Chapter #18 is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.  State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.  Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website:  www.nasbaregistry.org. \nCancellation Policy and No Shows \nIf you have registered and/or paid for an event and you need to cancel\, you MUST email info@acfesanantonio.com no later than 7 days prior to the event\, unless otherwise indicated in specific event policies\, to request a refund and/or cancel your registration. The Chapter must confirm event registrations with the venue within 7 days of the event and any changes after this time period can become a financial cost to the Chapter. Cancellations received less than 7 days prior to events will not be refunded except for exigent circumstances. \nIn the event an attendee does not show up to the event\, the registration cost will be forfeited. If payment at the door was the selected method\, then the attendee will be billed for the full cost of the event. The Chapter reserves the right to bar for future registration any attendees who routinely register and fail to pay and/or attend the event. \nComplaint resolution:  Complaints should be directed to the Board at comments@acfesanantonio.org \nPlease RSVP online as space is limited.  For more information and online registration event:  \nBest regards\, \nACFE San Antonio \ninfo@acfesanantonio.org
URL:https://copassa.org/event/acfe-san-antonio-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:TX
ORGANIZER;CN="ACFE San Antonio":MAILTO:info@acfesanantonio.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210921T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210921T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T013706
CREATED:20210729T162750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210729T173128Z
UID:324-1632223800-1632229200@copassa.org
SUMMARY:PASSA Meeting - Kick Off Meeting
DESCRIPTION:PASSA September’s meeting speaker is Wade Caldwell.  He is an attorney at Caldwell\, East & Finlayson\, PLLC in San Antonio. \nHis topic will be:  10 Biggest Royalty Owner Complaints in Dealing with Operators \nBio – G. Wade Caldwell 5.27.2021 PASNM Presentation \n2021-05-27 – 10 Biggest Royalty Owner Complaints in Dealing with Operators
URL:https://copassa.org/event/passa-meeting-kick-off-meeting/
LOCATION:San Antonio Petroleum Club\, 8620 N New Braunfels\, Suite 700\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78217-6363\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Kirk Foreman":MAILTO:kforeman6@hotmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211102
DTSTAMP:20260507T013706
CREATED:20210722T031958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T145047Z
UID:282-1627844400-1635793199@copassa.org
SUMMARY:2021-2022 Registration Open
DESCRIPTION:Registration open for 2021-2022.
URL:https://copassa.org/event/2021-2022-start-of-registration/
LOCATION:Online Only
CATEGORIES:COPAS San Antonio Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Kirk Foreman":MAILTO:kforeman6@hotmail.com
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