Used by Oil and Gas Operators in over 43 States and 3 Countries
1977 to 2010 ...and getting better every year



Roughneck is a leader in Oil & Gas Accounting Software solutions for over 30 years.   Roughneck offers a comprehensive range of software products and is dedicated to responsive, caring and high quality customer care.

Roughneck will work for any company large or small.   We have software packages designed for the company that is just starting up and needs a basic software at a low price, to the company that needs our Complete Roughneck package.  

The great thing about Roughneck is you can build and add on to your software as your company grows.   We are always working and designing new products to fit our customer's needs.   We believe that providing responsive support and excellent products is the best way to serve all of our clients.  

December 2009 Platinum Enhancements        December 2009 Derek Enhancements       

Platinum How to E-File


Derek is the most up-to-date, user friendly, time saving software available from Roughneck today.   Derek is a "No Close" program, which means you will never have to close a Month, Quarter or Year.   Derek's goal has been to make your bookkeeping duties easier and more efficient.   Derek was designed with these 3 ideas in mind.

  • Simple
  • Less Work
  • More Efficient


Download a FREE Demo of Derek at www.ruff.com/derek


Roughneck is also working on other exciting new products to help keep you flexible and efficient.

Submit Your Wish for New Projects
We welcome your ideas. Clients are encouraged to submit Roughneck suggestions that will make their life better and easier. We definitely use these!!


Owner P&L's
A current up-to-date P&L for each Owner on each well, that can be sent with Operating Statements to Owners.


Ability to Print on Blank Checks
Use one single blank check for all print check features such as Vendor checks, Payroll checks, etc... Roughneck will print the banking and header information (even signature if so desired) for each check. This should save money by decreasing the amount of pre-printed checks you purchase. Just use one single blank check for all routines and let Roughneck fill in the rest.


More Import/Export Features
To enhance the importing and exporting of reports to and from Excel, and other frequently used programs.


Mobile Roughneck
Have Roughneck on your USB drive, take Roughneck anywhere with you.   This will be a light version optimized for USB devices with the capability to sync data with your main Roughneck computer.


Web Capable Roughneck
This will be a version of Roughneck on the internet.



Emergency Backup System for Major Catastrophe
Protection against Major Catastrophe . Automatically backs up your entire Roughneck Derek Data to a server located at Roughneck Systems, via the Internet. You can store up to 12 backups a year, away from your site at Roughneck's home office.


Document Scanning
Fully integrated system works directly with Derek to allow you to capture your important A/P invoices and other documents for storage on your computer and available for quick retrieval and viewing.


Cash Flow Statements
A financial statement that shows how changes in balance sheet and income accounts affect cash flow. This statement lets Owners know whether the company will be able to cover payroll and other immediate expenses.
Supporting BALANCE SHEET for Cash Flow Statement Example
Supporting P&L for Cash Flow Statement Example


Division Orders to Investors
Print Change Reports to any/all Investors on any Well.


I.R.S. Forms - 940, 941 and Electronic Payroll Filing Report
Prints these forms automatically and no special forms required.  It prints the form too.