.Analysis of Revenues
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Revenue Recognition Accounting Policy
ExxonMobil generally sells crude oil, natural gas and petroleum and chemical products under short-term agreements at prevailing market prices. In some cases (e.g., natural gas), products may be sold under long-term agreements, with periodic price adjustments. Revenues are recognized when the products are delivered, which occurs when the customer has taken title and has assumed the risks and rewards of ownership, prices are fixed or determinable and collectibility is reasonably assured.
Revenues from the production of natural gas properties in which ExxonMobil has an interest with other producers are recognized on the basis of ExxonMobil's net working interest. Differences between actual production and net working interest volumes are not significant.
Purchases and sales of inventory with the same counterparty that are entered into in contemplation of one another are combined and recorded as exchanges measured at the book value of the item sold.
Source: Exxon Mobil Corp., Annual Report
Revenues as Reported
Exxon Mobil Corp., Income Statement, Revenues
USD $ in millions
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Source: Exxon Mobil Corp. Annual Reports
| Item | Description | The company |
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| Sales and other operating revenue | Aggregate revenue recognized during the period (derived from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an entity's earning process). For financial services companies, also includes investment and interest income, and sales and trading gains. | Exxon Mobil Corp.'s sales and other operating revenue declined from 2015 to 2016 but then slightly increased from 2016 to 2017. |
