Accounting & Bookkeeping KBLI 19200 Risk High

Precision Refinery Accounting

Process costing, inventory valuation, and component depreciation for oil refineries

Common Challenges

Joint Product Costing

One barrel of crude produces multiple products (gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, LPG) requiring fair joint cost allocation.

Crude Inventory Volatility

ICP price fluctuations cause significant inventory value adjustments each period.

Turnaround Maintenance

Major refinery shutdowns every 3-5 years costing $50-200M must be capitalized and amortized.

Our Solutions

1

Joint Product Process Costing

Joint cost allocation using sales value at split-off or physical units method.

  • Accurate per-product COGS
  • Clear margin visibility
  • Optimal production decisions
2

Inventory Valuation

Lower of cost or NRV valuation updated each period.

  • Fair inventory value
  • Timely write-downs
3

Turnaround Accounting

Capitalization as separate component amortized over interval to next turnaround.

  • No expense spike
  • Fair asset value

Related Tax Regulations

PSAK 14

Inventories

Valuation of crude oil, intermediate, and finished product inventory

PSAK 16

Fixed Assets

Refinery accounting with component depreciation for furnaces, distillation columns, catalysts

PSAK 57

Provisions

Recognition of refinery decommissioning and environmental remediation obligations

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is joint cost allocated in refineries?

Joint costs (crude + processing) are allocated using: (1) Sales value at split-off, (2) Physical units. Low-value by-products are recorded at NRV as a reduction of joint cost.

What is component depreciation for refineries?

Refinery components have different useful lives: furnace (15-20 yrs), distillation column (20-25 yrs), catalyst (2-5 yrs), heat exchanger (10-15 yrs). PSAK 16 recommends separate depreciation per significant component.

How do accounting services improve operating cost efficiency?

Accurate, timely financial reports help you spot cost leakage, monitor margins by product or service, and make data-based decisions.

Can financial reports be accessed in real time?

Yes. We use cloud accounting systems so you can monitor cash flow, profit and loss, and business performance from anywhere.

How do you ensure reports are ready for external audits or banks?

Reports are prepared by qualified accounting professionals with clear documentation and traceable transaction data.