ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies) | 6 Months Ended |
Apr. 30, 2014 |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | ' |
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
USE OF ESTIMATES |
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The preparation of financial statement in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. |
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The oil and gas industry is subject, by its nature, to environmental hazards and clean-up costs. At this time, management knows of no substantial costs from environmental accidents or events for which the Company may be currently liable. In addition, the Company’s oil and gas business makes it vulnerable to changes in prices of crude oil and natural gas. Such prices have been volatile in the past and can be expected to be volatile in the future. By definition, proved reserves are based on current oil and gas prices and estimated reserves. Price declines reduce the estimated quantity of proved reserves and increase annual depletion expense (which is based on proved reserves). |
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Oil and Gas Interests Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
OIL AND GAS INTERESTS |
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The Company utilizes the full cost method of accounting for oil and gas activities. Under this method, subject to a limitation based on estimated value, all costs associated with property acquisition, exploration and development, including costs of unsuccessful exploration; are capitalized within a cost center. No gain or loss is recognized upon the sale or abandonment of undeveloped or producing oil and gas interests unless the sale represents a significant portion of oil and gas interests and the gain significantly alters the relationship between capitalized costs and proved oil and gas reserves of the cost center. Depreciation, depletion and amortization of oil and gas interests are computed on the units of production method based on proved reserves. Amortizable costs include estimates of future development costs of proved undeveloped reserves. |
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Capitalized costs of oil and gas interests may not exceed an amount equal to the present value, discounted at 10%, of the estimated future net cash flows from proved oil and gas reserves plus the cost, or estimated fair market value, if lower, of unproved interests. Should capitalized costs exceed this ceiling, and impairment is recognized. The present value of estimated future net cash flows is computed by applying average prices, in the preceding twelve months, of oil and gas to estimated future production of proved oil and gas reserves as of year ends, less estimated future expenditures to be incurred in developing and producing the proved reserves and assuming continuation of existing economic conditions. |
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Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
REVENUE RECOGNITION |
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Revenue from sales of crude oil, natural gas and refined petroleum products are recorded when deliveries have occurred and legal ownership of the commodity transfers to the customers. Title transfers for crude oil, natural gas and bulk refined products generally occur at pipeline custody points or when a tanker lifting has occurred. Revenues from the production of oil and natural gas properties in which the Company shares an undivided interest with other producers are recognized based on the actual volumes sold by the Company during the period. Gas imbalances occur when the Company’s actual sales differ from its entitlement under existing working interests. The Company records a liability for gas imbalances when it has sold more than its working interest of gas production and the estimated remaining reserves make it doubtful that the partners can recoup their share of production from the field. At April 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company had no overproduced imbalances. |
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Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE |
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Accounts receivable are carried at net receivable amounts less an estimate for doubtful accounts. Management determines the allowance for doubtful accounts by regularly evaluating individual customer receivables and considering a customer’s financial condition, credit history, and current economic conditions. Trade receivables are written off when deemed uncollectible. Recoveries of receivables previously written off are recorded when received. |
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Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
OTHER EQUIPMENT |
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Computer equipment is stated at cost. Provision for depreciation on computer equipment is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of three years. |
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Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS |
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The Company has adopted FASB ASC 360 “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets", which requires that long-lived assets to be held and used be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Oil and gas interests accounted for under the full cost method are subject to a ceiling test, described above, and are excluded from this requirement. |
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Asset Retirement Obligations, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS |
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The Company follows FASB ASC 410-20 "Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations", which addresses financial accounting and reporting for obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets and the associated asset retirement costs. |
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FASB ASC 410-20 requires recognition of the present value of obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived assets in the period in which it is incurred. The liability is capitalized as part of the related long-lived asset's carrying amount. |
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Over time, accretion of the liability is recognized as an operating expense and the capitalized cost is depreciated over the expected useful life of the related asset. The Company's asset retirement obligations are related to the plugging, dismantlement, removal, site reclamation and similar activities of its oil and gas exploration activities. |
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Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
INCOME / (LOSS) PER SHARE |
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Basic income/(loss) per share is computed based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each year. The computation of diluted earnings per share assumes the conversion, exercise or contingent issuance of securities only when such conversion, exercise or issuance would have the dilutive effect on income/(loss) per share. The dilutive effect of outstanding options was nil as of April 30, 2014 and 2013. |
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The table below presents the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the six-month periods ended April 30, 2014 and 2013: |
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| | April 30, 2014 | | April 30, 2013 | |
Basic earnings per share computation: | | | | | | | |
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(Loss) from continuing operations | | $ | -195,108 | | $ | -275,824 | |
Basic shares outstanding | | | 24,629,832 | | | 24,629,832 | |
Basic earnings per share | | $ | -0.01 | | $ | -0.01 | |
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Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
INCOME TAXES |
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Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of the firm’s assets and liabilities. Valuation allowances are established to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that more likely than not will be realized. The firm’s tax assets and liabilities, if any, are presented as a component of “Other assets” and “Other liabilities and accrued expenses,” respectively, in the balance sheet. Tax provisions are computed in accordance with FASB ASC 740, “Accounting for Income Taxes”. |
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The Company applies the provisions of FASB ASC 740-10 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — an Interpretation”. A tax position can be recognized in the financial statements only when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination by the relevant taxing authority based on the technical merits of the position. A position that meets this standard is measured at the largest amount of benefit that will more likely than not be realized upon settlement. A liability is established for differences between positions taken in a tax return and amounts recognized in the financial statements. FASB ASC 740-10 also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interim period accounting and accounting for interest and penalties. |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
CASH EQUIVALENTS |
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For purposes of reporting cash flows, the Company considers as cash equivalents all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less at the time of purchase. On occasion, the Company may have cash balances in excess of federally insured amounts. |
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Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
MARKETABLE SECURITIES AND INVESTMENTS |
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All equity Investments are classified as available for sale and any subsequent changes in the fair value are recorded in comprehensive income. If in the opinion of management there has been a decline in the value of the investment below the carrying value that is considered to be other than temporary, the valuation adjustment is recorded in net earnings in the period of determination. The fair value of the investments is based on the quoted market price on the closing date of the period. |
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
FAIR VALUE |
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The Company adopted FASB ASC 820-10-50, “Fair Value Measurements”. This guidance defines fair value, establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosures of fair value measurement and enhances disclosure requirements for fair value measures. The three levels are defined as follows: |
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Level 1 inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. |
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Level 2 inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument. |
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Level 3 inputs to valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair measurement. |
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The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheets for the cash and cash equivalents, investments in certificates of deposits, receivables and current liabilities each qualify as financial instruments and are a reasonable estimate of fair value because of the short period of time between the origination of such instruments and their expected realization and their current market rate of interest. Marketable securities are valued using Level 1 inputs. |
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Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK |
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Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist of cash and cash equivalents, investments in certificates of deposit and accounts receivable. The Company maintains cash at one financial institution. The Company periodically evaluates the credit worthiness of financial institutions, and maintains cash accounts only in large high quality financial institutions, thereby minimizing exposure for deposits in excess of federally insured amounts. The Company believes credit risk associated with cash and cash equivalents to be minimal. |
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The Company has recorded trade accounts receivable from the business operations. Management periodically evaluates the collectability of the trade receivables and believes that the Company’s receivables are fully collectable and that the risk of loss is minimal. |
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New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS |
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On February 5, 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-02, which requires entities to disclose the following additional information about items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI): (1) changes in AOCI balances by component, (2) significant items reclassified out of AOCI by component either on the face of the income statement or as a separate footnote to the financial statements. For public entities, the ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2012. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the financial statements of the Company. |
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Going Concern Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
GOING CONCERN |
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The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. |
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As shown in the accompanying financial statements, the Company has incurred a net loss of $1,398,859 since inception. To achieve profitable operations, the Company requires additional capital for obtaining producing oil and gas properties through either the purchase of producing wells or successful exploration activity. Management believes that sufficient funding will be available to meet its business objectives including anticipated cash needs for working capital and is currently evaluating several financing options. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to obtain sufficient funds to continue the development of its properties and, if successful, to commence the sale of its projects under development. As a result of the foregoing, there exists substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. These financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. |
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