SEC Comment Letter for WESTSIDE ENERGY CORP (CIK 0001024109) — Oct 27, 2005
WESTSIDE ENERGY CORP (CIK 0001024109)
Date: Oct. 27, 2005 · CIK: 0001024109 · Accession: 0000000000-05-054774
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File numbers found in text: 333-120659
Referenced dates: October 11, 2005
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October 27, 2005
Mr. Jimmy D. Wright
Chief Financial Officer
Westside Energy Corporation
4400 Post Oak Parkway, Suite 2530
Houston, Texas 77027
Re: Westside Energy Corporation
Form 10-KSB for Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2004
Filed March 28, 2005, as amended
Forms 10-QSB for Fiscal Quarters Ended
March 31, 2005 and June 30, 2005
Filed May 16, 2005 and August 9, 2005, as amended
Response Letter Dated October 11, 2005
File No. 1-32533
Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form SB-2
Filed October 11, 2005
File No. 333-120659
Dear Mr. Wright:
We have reviewed your filings and response letter and have
the
following comments. We have limited our review of your filing to
those issues we have addressed in our comments. Where indicated,
we
think you should revise your document in response to these
comments.
If you disagree, we will consider your explanation as to why our
comment is inapplicable or a revision is unnecessary. Please be
as
detailed as necessary in your explanation. In some of our
comments,
we may ask you to provide us with information so we may better
understand your disclosure. After reviewing this information, we
may
raise additional comments.
Form 10-KSB for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2004, as
amended
Controls and Procedures, page 3
1. We understand from your expanded controls and procedures
disclosures that there has been an inherent lack of segregation of
duties due to the limited number of employees engaged in the
authorization, recording, processing and reporting of
transactions.
Please further expand your disclosure to clarify whether
management
deems this matter to be a material weakness. If it is not a
material
weakness, please explain the nature of the circumstance in terms
defined by the PCAOB to enable investors to better understand the
impact this circumstance has on the effectiveness on your
disclosure
controls and procedures.
2. In light of the fact that there has been an inherent lack of
segregation of duties, please disclose in reasonable detail the
basis
for officers` conclusions that the company`s disclosure controls
and
procedures were nonetheless effective as of the end of the period
covered by the report.
3. We note your disclosure that "there have been no significant
changes in [your] internal controls or in other factors that could
significantly affect the internal controls subsequent to the date
[you] completed [your] evaluation." Confirm to us with respect to
this filing and revise to state clearly, if correct, that there
were
no changes in your internal control over financial reporting that
occurred subsequent to the date of their last evaluation that
materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially
affect,
your internal control over financial reporting. Refer to Item
308(c)
of Regulation S-B. See also paragraph 4(d) of Regulation S-B,
Item
601, Exhibit 31.
Statements of Changes in Stockholders` Equity (Deficit), page F-4
4. We note from your response to prior comment number one that
there
was no change in the common stock amount pertaining to the 10,000
shares issued because the transaction was accounted for as a debit
to
additional paid in capital and a credit to common stock. Please
explain in more detail the nature of the activity that gave rise
to
this transaction. Also, clarify the meaning of your statement
that
"the impact of this transaction is to reduce the proceeds received
from the fundraising."
5. We understand from your response to prior comment number one
that
under your current presentation, transactions accounted for as a
debit to additional paid in capital and a credit to common stock
result in an amount of zero being reflected in the common stock
amount column. Please consider revising the presentation of your
statement of changes in stockholders` equity to include a column
for
additional paid in capital to facilitate the separate presentation
of
the common stock and additional paid in capital amounts for each
line
item.
Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, page F-6
Revenue Recognition, page F-6
6. We note your disclosure provided in response to prior comment
number two. Please further expand your accounting policy for
revenue
recognition to specifically address each of the criteria
identified
in SAB Topic 13 required for revenue to be recognized for US GAAP.
Oil and Gas Properties, page F-6
7. We understand from your response to prior comment number five
that
you capitalize as developmental costs 3-D seismic survey costs
that
are directly associated with specific acreage to which proved
reserves have already been assigned at the time that the costs are
incurred. Please address each of the following:
* Please explain how you account for 3-D seismic costs subsequent
to
the time that it is initially capitalized.
* Please explain in greater detail how this data is used at your
production wells, development wells and exploration wells.
* Please clarify how you have defined a development well.
* Please clarify whether or not the 3-D seismic data relates to or
covers areas with unproved acreage.
Note 2. Concentration of Credit Risk, page F-8
8. We note your response to prior comment number six. Please
provide
additional details such that the substance of the transaction is
clear. In your response, clarify the rights and obligations of
the
parties involved and identify the specifics of the agreement that
qualifies it as a reverse repurchase agreement as opposed to an
ordinary cash investment. Cite any applicable accounting
literature
in your response under which you determined it appropriate to
treat
the transaction as a cash equivalent.
Exhibit 31.01
9. We note the certifications you provide appear to be
inconsistent
with the requirements of Item 601(b)(31) of Regulation S-B. As
such,
it appears you may need to revise the language of paragraphs 4,
4(a),
4(b), 4(c), 5, 5(a) and 5(b) of the certifications.
Form 10-QSB for the Fiscal Quarter Ended June 30, 2005, as amended
Controls and Procedures, page 17
10. We understand that you restated your financial statements for
the
quarterly period ended June 30, 2005 because you determined that
one
seismic transaction for $337,627 had been incorrectly recorded.
Please expand your discussion to indicate whether or not
management
believes the controls and procedures currently in place failed to
identify this error. In light of the situation, disclose in
reasonable detail the basis for officers` conclusions that the
company`s disclosure controls and procedures were nonetheless
effective as of the quarterly period ended June 30, 2005 and the
fiscal year ended December 31, 2004.
Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form SB-2
General
11. Please note that we have limited our review of your Post-
Effective Amendment No. 1 to Form SB-2 filed on October 11, 2005
to
compliance with our comments issued on your Form 10-KSB for the
year
ended December 31, 2004. We will not be in a position to declare
the
Post-Effective Amendment effective until all comments have been
addressed.
Closing Comments
As appropriate, please amend your filing and respond to
these
comments within 10 business days or tell us when you will provide
us
with a response. You may wish to provide us with marked copies of
the amendment to expedite our review. Please furnish a cover
letter
with your amendment that keys your responses to our comments and
provides any requested information. Detailed cover letters
greatly
facilitate our review. Please understand that we may have
additional
comments after reviewing your amendment and responses to our
comments.
We urge all persons who are responsible for the accuracy and
adequacy of the disclosure in the filing to be certain that the
filing includes all information required under the Securities Act
of
1933 and that they have provided all information investors require
for an informed investment decision. Since the company and its
management are in possession of all facts relating to a company`s
disclosure, they are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of
the
disclosures they have made.
We will consider a written request for acceleration of the
effective date of the registration statement as confirmation of
the
fact that those requesting acceleration are aware of their
respective
responsibilities under the Securities Act of 1933 and the
Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 as they relate to the proposed public
offering
of the securities specified in the above registration statement.
We
will act on the request and, pursuant to delegated authority,
grant
acceleration of the effective date.
We direct your attention to Rules 460 and 461 regarding
requesting acceleration of a registration statement. Please allow
adequate time after the filing of any amendment for further review
before submitting a request for acceleration. Please provide this
request at least two business days in advance of the requested
effective date.
You may contact Regina Balderas at (202) 551-3722 or Jill
Davis, Branch Chief, at (202) 551-3683 if you have questions
regarding comments on the financial statements and related
matters.
Please contact Jason Wynn at (202) 551-3756 with any other
questions.
Direct all correspondence to the following ZIP code: 20549-7010.
Sincerely,
Jill S. Davis
Branch Chief
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Mr. Jimmy D. Wright
Westside Energy Corporation
October 27, 2005
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549-7010
DIVISION OF
CORPORATION FINANCE
MAIL STOP 7010
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