Areas of Specialty
Running a joint venture department is complex and there are a lot of moving parts. You do not have to do it alone! We have been providing consulting and advisory services to Joint Venture and Production Accounting departments across North America and internationally since 1995, primarily in the energy sector. We are customer focused; dedicated professionals committed to helping you build confidence in your processes and bottom line.
Joint Venture Management Consulting
JVSolutions monitors and manages operated and non-operated energy properties by providing the following services
Contract administration
Land and joint venture administration
AFE and mail ballot review
Negotiation of terms for third party service arrangements and agreements
Review of contracts and agreements
Analysis of joint venture billings
Production, Revenue, Royalty Assistance
JVSolutions provides the energy industry a variety of operational / production accounting services. Here are some of the services that JVSolutions provides:
Production Accounting
Production Accounting Set up
Petrinex uploads
Crown Royalties all provinces
Gross Overriding Royalties
Freehold Royalties
Indian Oil and gas Royalties
Carbon and Motor Fuel Tax
Revenue
Fees
Trucking Charges
Regulatory Compliance
Desk Audits
Facility delineations
Product Allocation
System Conversion Consulting
Training
Analytics & Troubleshooting of Property Disputes
JVSolutions can assist our energy clients with resolving specific property and/or vendor disputes. An in depth analysis of the disputes and related contracts is completed and then recommendations for action are presented to the client. Our in-depth industry knowledge ensures practical solutions to our energy client's joint venture business problems. If disputes persist and legal council is required, JVSolutions provides expert witness testimony and expert report writing services.
Training Services
JVSolutions provides customized Joint Venture courses to individuals and/or companies in the energy industry. Training programs are created to specifically address the client's requirements. Some of the topics we cover are:
Joint Venture Accounting
Joint venture Auditing
Joint Venture Agreements
Joint Venture Accounting Assistance
JVSolution's joint venture accounting services include, but are not limited to:
Joint Venture non-operated accounting
Capital, operating expense equalizations / 13th month adjustments
Accounts Receivable clean up
Payout calculations
Special projects relating to accounting that are specific to the client requirements
Contract and Agreement Management
JVSolutions assists in reviewing, negotiating and preparing joint venture contracts and agreements, which may include the following, but not limited to:
Joint Operating
Pooling
Construction, Ownership and Operating
Contract Operating
Gas Transportation
Gas Compression
Gas Processing
Gas Handling
Water disposal
Unit agreement
Unit Operating
Participation agreement
Farm – In
Farm – Out
Employee Placement and Outsourcing
Given our experience in the energy industry, our business network is extensive. JVSA / JVSolutions will help you find exceptional people for full time or part-time consulting and/or employment. We focus our placement efforts on all aspects of your company including, but not limited to:
Joint Venture Operations
Accounting (Joint Venture and production)
Land
Administration
Operations
Special projects
Internal audit
Joint Venture audit coordination
Now, more than ever, companies are finding it cost effective and more efficient to outsource specific roles and departments to specialized service providers. JVSolutions can assist you in all your outsourcing requirements
Dispute Resolution
JVSolutions can assist in resolving complex joint venture and contractual disputes, which can include settlement of outstanding audit exceptions, but is not limited to that. The combination of our in-depth industry knowledge with our highly regarded auditing practices ensures practical solutions to our energy client's joint venture business problems. If disputes persist and legal council is required, JVSolutions provides expert witness testimony and expert report writing services.
Contract Verification/Compliance within the Land System
JVSolutions preforms an internal review of the client's operated contracts from wellhead to delivery point. Ensuring that all contracts are in place and recorded accurately. The review includes:
Contract review for all properties
Ensure all necessary agreements are in place
Land System review for accuracy
Ensuring all eligible fees are charged out
Process / procedure evaluation for efficiency and accuracy
Acquisition Data Analysis
JVSolutions aides in the review and analysis of all data provided to the client upon acquisition. Ensuring data reconciles and that all information has been received and can be reported on. Below is a list of some of the items that can be reviewed:
General Ledger
Trial Balance
Vouchers
Invoices
AFE balances
Transaction data
The items listed above can be in hard copy or in soft copy (data dump.) Once data has been received, JVSolution’s creates an appropriate structure for data review. Analysis is completed and report prepared to discuss findings.