How do you grow an oil company? Put a bunch of accountants in...

How do you grow an oil company? Put a bunch of accountants in charge! Joke Joyce.
Totally flawed and shareholders (aka mushrooms) kept in the dark.
I really would like to understand what happens when the "Garden of Eden" dries up!
In Japan the honourable thing would be to fall on one's sword as a Director...but I guess with no debt, cash in the tin and a strong cash flow the gravy train is too tempting!