The Permian Basin’s Regional Society of COPAS
COPAS is a professional member association for the industry’s most knowledgeable and influential petroleum accountants.
Together we grow as professionals and as people. We challenge accounting procedures in our industry, forge new paths, and set the standard for how business is done in oil and gas. Come join us where education and opportunity meet.
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Our History
Founded in 1954, the Petroleum Accountants Society of the Permian Basin (PASPB) was established by a group of local professionals seeking to elevate the standards of oil and gas accounting.
Today, PASPB is proud to be an affiliate of the Council of Petroleum Accountants Societies (COPAS), a nationwide organization known for developing the accounting procedures, audit protocols, and best practices used throughout the energy sector.
Our members include accountants, auditors, controllers, and consultants from across the Permian Basin, all working together to advance our industry with clarity, consistency, and professionalism.
Why Join PASPB?
✔ Monthly luncheons with CPE credits
✔ Access to COPAS updates and model procedures
✔ A peer network of 120+ local professionals
✔ Scholarship support and student engagement
✔ Strengthen your career while shaping the future of the industry.
As a charter member of COPAS (Council of Petroleum Accountants Societies), PASPB is part of a national alliance of professionals shaping how the petroleum industry accounts for joint ventures, revenue, and tax matters.
COPAS has been the backbone of oil and gas accounting standards for over 60 years. Its model form procedures, audit guidelines, and educational publications are widely adopted across the U.S. and Canada. Furthermore, PASPB members benefit directly from these evolving best practices.
Today, PASPB comprises over 120 professionals representing more than 40 companies. We meet monthly from September through May to stay ahead of industry changes, earn CPE credits, and foster the relationships that keep our basin strong.
Contact
➤ Address for written communication
P.O. Box 1123
Midland, TX 79702
➤ E-mail inquiries
info@paspb.com