Welcome back PASH members!

Please join us for the September Membership Meeting!

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Hilton Houston North, 12400 Greenspoint Drive, Houston, TX 77060

3:00pm: Revenue/JI/Audit Committee Meetings

4:30pm: Technical Session

5:30pm: Networking

6:00pm: Dinner & Wings Over Houston presentation

Dinner Speaker

Mr. Rich Welsh will be joining us to share his passion for flying! Rich started flying when he was in high school. He spent 8 years in the Air Force, reaching the rank of Captain, with 5 years in the F101B Voodoo, Supersonic Interceptor. Rich joined the CAF (Commemorative Air Force) in 1980 and has flown the Museums' WWII Vultee BT-13A trainer, and he owns a Mooney Super 21 aircraft. Rich has flown in several airshows including "Wings Over Houston". He has served on the Airshow staff for over 29 years and currently serves on the Board of Directors. 

WINGS OVER HOUSTON

October 31, 2026 – November 1, 2026

Ellington Field

Tech Session 

9/17/2026 at 4:30 PM

Join us at 4:30pm on Thursday, September 17, 2026, for the Tech Session speaker. All are welcome at no cost for a CPE credit.

Title: Judgement in the Age of AI: Lessons from Modernizing Hydrocarbon Accounting

Our technical session speaker is Jerry Haney with Stonebridge Consulting. After more than 25 years working across accounting, software, and consulting, Jerry shares lessons from modernization projects that succeeded, projects that struggled, and the reasons behind both outcomes. He also walks through three ways he uses AI today. Attendees will leave with practical ideas they can start using right away.



Learning Objective:

By the end of this presentation, you will be able to:

·        Learn how to use AI as a second set of eyes

·        Use AI as a tool for tracing conclusions back to supporting evidence

·        Use AI as a way to challenge assumptions before decisions are made

Register today for Virtual Fall Mini-Education Day!

Our Virtual Fall Mini-Education Day 2026 is planned for Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Topics include petroleum quantity and quality measurement, valuing properties, ONRR proposed rule, and overhead. Click the link below for more details and/or register for the 4 CPE event. 

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/evdz4uk/lp/d11f8f85-3f15-4f94-9318-e462331c4cf4

If you are interested in participating in the Education Committee, please send an email to Kathy Johnston at kjohnston@sabineenergy.com. Meetings will be held virtually. Watch the October Newsletter for the 1^st committee meeting date.

Joint Interest Committee 

Join us on September 17 for our first committee meeting of the season at the Hilton Houston North! We will be discussing MFI-35 – Training Costs and reviewing the proposed revisions prepared by the drafting team. Your preparation will help us have a productive discussion, thoughtfully review the drafting team’s work, and address any questions, feedback, or comments you may have. We look forward to seeing everyone and kicking off a great committee season!

Audit Committee

JI and Audit will be combining our meetings again this year. The first meeting we will be discussing the MFI-35 draft Employee and Contractor Training Costs Rewrite. We are looking forward to another successful year. 

Revenue Committee

Welcome back, Revenue Committee members! We’re excited to share that the Revenue Committee will be joining the JI and Audit Committees for a collaborative meeting on September 17th. This is a great opportunity to reconnect, engage in meaningful conversations, and build stronger cross committee relationships. Come ready to contribute—meet new peers, exchange ideas, and help shape our priorities for the year ahead. Together, we’re setting the stage for another successful season of learning, discussion, and impactful work. Let’s make this year our most engaging yet!

SAVE THE DATE!

Small Company Committee

Welcome back everyone from the Small Company Oil and Gas Committee! Hopefully, a great restful summer was had by all, and everyone is refreshed and revitalized for the 2026-2027 fiscal year that PASH has embarked on. We look forward to collaborating and sharing content with both new and old faces. With the economic uptick in oil and gas pricing and the integration of AI tools in our daily work environments, we are looking forward to lots of sparked and innovative conversations. The Small Company Oil and Gas Committee is actively reviewing topics to present to the PASH membership society this year. If anyone has any topic that they are particularly interested in can you please send a note to my email at lcollinscpa@comcast.net? Thank you.

Lisa Collins

Small Company Oil and Gas Committee Chair

COPAS 2027

Join us on Zoom to be a part of the planning of the COPAS National Meeting. Bring your ideas and suggestions!

Topic: COPAS Planning Meeting

Time: Sep 22, 2026 02:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84719737954?pwd=WC63hY3ZnB7UhruXmm3pTYpJPcGrbv.1

Meeting ID: 847 1973 7954

Passcode: 163919

Sponsors Needed! It is a great way to get your name out to 150+ oil and gas accounting professionals!  

View the form here!

Hotel Reservations Now Available! Secure your group rate today!

Hyatt Regency Baytown Houston

Group rate $149+tax (also available 3 days before & after)

Reserve today: https://www.hyatt.com/events/en-US/group-booking/IAHRB/G-COPA

Stay in the know, visit our planning page for the latest info: https://www.pashcopas.org/meetings/copas-spring-2027-national-meeting/

Member Benefits & Resources

Leadership Opportunities

Looking for a chance to be more involved and expand your leadership skills? Reach out to Jennifer at jdhmckellar@fortify.energy to learn more.

PASH Website

Visit us at www.pashcopas.org today to learn more about the society.

• View the latest job postings for oil and gas accounting opportunities
• Access membership information and applications to share with colleagues

COPAS Membership Discounts

Did you know that as a COPAS member you are entitled to reduced rates from several rental car companies? Use the following IDs to get discounts with:

• Avis: AWD - L039224
• Hertz: CDP - 1970958
• National: Contract ID - ESHB51C (includes Loss Damage Waiver)
• Enterprise: Customer Number - SB00001, Pin - ENT

For more savings opportunities, log in to COPAS and visit http://www.copas.org/memberbenefits

COPAS Website

For COPAS information, you can visit the website at www.copas.org or call 877-992-6727.

• Draft documents
• COPAS meeting information
• Educational opportunities
• Maintain your delivery preferences for the COPAS Accounts Magazine

Council 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.