Academia Open
Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): June

Effects Of Ifrs 15 On Revenue Recognition in the Oil And Gas Sector (Experience of Jsc "Uzbekneftegaz")

Munisabonu Toshpulatova (TSUE, Independent Researcher)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jan 2026

Abstract

General Background: International Financial Reporting Standard 15 (IFRS 15) "Revenue from Contracts with Customers" transformed revenue recognition practices across industries by introducing a control-based model that replaced the traditional risk-and-reward approach. The oil and gas sector, characterized by complex contractual arrangements, variable pricing mechanisms, and diverse delivery methods, faces unique challenges in implementing this standard. Specific Background: JSC Uzbekneftegaz, as Uzbekistan's leading oil and gas enterprise, transitioned to IFRS 15 in 2018, requiring comprehensive adjustments to its revenue accounting methodology. Knowledge Gap: Limited empirical evidence exists regarding the practical implementation effects of IFRS 15 within Central Asian extractive industries, particularly concerning long-term contracts and variable consideration treatment. Aims: This study analyzes the impact of IFRS 15 adoption on revenue recognition practices at JSC Uzbekneftegaz by examining consolidated financial statements from 2018-2024 and interim 2025 data. Results: Implementation resulted in substantial methodological changes including indirect tax exclusion, enhanced variable consideration estimation, and time-based revenue recognition for specific services, though economic substance remained largely unchanged. Novelty: This research provides the first comprehensive empirical analysis of IFRS 15 application in Uzbekistan's oil and gas sector. Implications: Findings demonstrate that IFRS 15 enhances financial transparency, international comparability, and analytical utility of revenue data in extractive industries.Keywords : IFRS 15, Revenue Recognition, Oil and Gas Industry, Uzbekneftegaz, Financial Reporting StandardsHighlight : Excluding indirect taxes from revenue improved transparency and international comparability of financial statements. Control-based recognition model clarified timing for long-term contracts and service-related revenue allocation. Variable consideration estimation enhanced measurement prudence, reducing risk of overstated financial results.

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acopen

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Subject

Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

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Academia Open is published by Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo published 2 (two) issues per year (June and December). This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. This ...