Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2017	Sep. 30, 2017
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 2,327,000	$ 2,349,000
Accounts receivable	1,000	0
Other	12,000	17,000
Total current assets	2,340,000	2,366,000
Property and equipment, at cost
Proved oil and gas properties (successful efforts method)	333,000	333,000
Other	0	3,000
Total property and equipment, at cost	333,000	336,000
Less accumulated depreciation, depletion, and amortization	(229,000)	(227,000)
Net property and equipment	104,000	109,000
Total assets	2,444,000	2,475,000
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	8,000	4,000
Other accrued expenses	1,076,000	1,080,000
Total current liabilities	1,084,000	1,084,000
Commitments and Contingencies	0	0
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock	0	0
Common stock	126,000	126,000
Additional paid-in capital	13,827,000	13,827,000
Accumulated deficit	(12,589,000)	(12,562,000)
Treasury stock	(4,000)	0
Total stockholders' equity	1,360,000	1,391,000
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 2,444,000	$ 2,475,000

Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable, pertaining to costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered. Examples include taxes, interest, rent and utilities. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).