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EXHIBIT 99.3

Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements for the First Quarter Ended
March 31, 2011


Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(unaudited)

    Three months ended March 31    

($ millions)

    2011     2010    
 

Revenues and Other Income

               
 

Operating revenues, net of royalties (note 7)

    9 256     7 130    
 

Energy supply and trading activity income

    521     260    
 

Interest and other income

    68     19    
 

    9 845     7 409    
 

Expenses

               
 

Purchases of crude oil and products

    3 807     3 429    
 

Operating, selling and general (note 8)

    2 291     1 851    
 

Energy supply and trading activity expenses

    457     278    
 

Transportation

    162     158    
 

Depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment

    785     848    
 

Exploration

    58     48    
 

Loss (gain) on disposal of assets

    251     (268 )  
 

Project start-up costs

    37     12    
 

Financing expenses (income) (note 9)

    (49 )   (131 )  
 

    7 799     6 225    
 

Earnings Before Income Taxes

    2 046     1 184    
 

Provisions for Income Taxes(note 13)

               
 

Current

    416     247    
 

Deferred

    602     158    
 

    1 018     405    
 

Net Earnings

    1 028     779    
 

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

               
 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

    37     (375 )  
 

Foreign currency translation adjustment relating to assets held for sale

        (57 )  
 

Foreign currency translation reclassified to net earnings

    14     1    
 

Actuarial gain (loss) on employee retirement benefit plans, net of income taxes of $4 (2010 – $29)

    18     (84 )  
 

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

    69     (515 )  
 

Total Comprehensive Income

   
1 097
   
264
   
 

Net Earnings per Common Share (dollars) (note 10)

               
 

Basic

    0.65     0.50    
 

Diluted

    0.65     0.46    
 

Cash dividends

    0.10     0.10    
 

See accompanying notes to the interim consolidated financial statements.

Suncor Energy Inc.            
                                                                                                                                      2011 First Quarter    047


Consolidated Balance Sheets
(unaudited)

($ millions)

    March 31
2011
    December 31
2010
    January 1
2010
   
 

Assets

                     
 

Current assets

                     
   

Cash and cash equivalents

    3 465     1 077     505    
   

Accounts receivable

    4 828     5 253     3 936    
   

Inventories

    3 948     3 141     2 971    
   

Income taxes receivable

    720     734     587    
 

    12 961     10 205     7 999    
   

Assets held for sale (note 11)

    94     762        
 
 

Total current assets

    13 055     10 967     7 999    
 

Property, plant and equipment, net

    48 632     49 958     51 556    
 

Exploration and evaluation

    4 496     3 961     4 342    
 

Other assets

    273     230     259    
 

Goodwill and other intangible assets (note 12)

    3 144     3 422     3 433    
 

Deferred income taxes

    43     69     210    
 
 

Total assets

    69 643     68 607     67 799    
 

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

                     
 

Current liabilities

                     
   

Short-term debt

    752     1 984     2 317    
   

Current portion of long-term debt

    514     518     25    
   

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

    7 775     6 524     5 796    
   

Current portion of provisions

    354     527     859    
   

Income taxes payable

    984     929     1 274    
 

    10 379     10 482     10 271    
   

Liabilities associated with assets held for sale (note 11)

    35     586        
 
 

Total current liabilities

    10 414     11 068     10 271    
 

Long-term debt

    9 637     9 829     11 679    
 

Other long-term liabilities

    2 000     2 103     2 050    
 

Provisions

    2 532     2 504     3 328    
 

Deferred income taxes

    8 660     7 911     7 986    
 

Shareholders' equity

    36 400     35 192     32 485    
 
 

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

    69 643     68 607     67 799    
 

See accompanying notes to the interim consolidated financial statements.

             Suncor Energy Inc.
048    2011 First Quarter                                                                    For more information about Suncor Energy, visit our website www.suncor.com


Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited)

    Three months ended March 31    

($ millions)

    2011     2010    
 

Operating Activities

               

Net earnings

    1 028     779    

Adjustments for:

               
 

Depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment

    785     848    
 

Deferred income taxes

    602     158    
 

Accretion of liabilities

    38     48    
 

Unrealized foreign exchange gain on U.S. dollar denominated long-term debt (note 9)

    (186 )   (260 )  
 

Change in fair value of derivative contracts

    (55 )   (80 )  
 

Loss (gain) on disposal of assets

    251     (268 )  
 

Share-based compensation

    173     (75 )  
 

Exploration

    2     16    
 

Other

    (245 )   (42 )  

Decrease (increase) in non-cash working capital

    125     (858 )  
 

Cash flow provided by operating activities

    2 518     266    
 

Investing Activities

               

Capital and exploration expenditures

    (1 602 )   (1 121 )  

Other investments

    5        

Proceeds from disposal of assets

    2 690     942    
 

Cash flow provided by (used in) investing activities

    1 093     (179 )  
 

Financing Activities

               

Net change in short-term debt

    (1 232 )   5    

Net change in long-term debt

    (4 )   146    

Issuance of common shares under share option plans

    168     15    

Dividends paid on common shares

    (153 )   (153 )  
 

Cash flow provided by (used in) financing activities

    (1 221 )   13    
 

Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents

    2 390     100    

Effect of foreign exchange on cash and cash equivalents

    (2 )   (3 )  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    1 077     505    
 

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period

    3 465     602    
 

Supplementary Cash Flow Information

               

Interest paid

    101     92    

Income taxes paid

    308     231    
 

See accompanying notes to the interim consolidated financial statements.

Suncor Energy Inc.            
                                                                                                                                      2011 First Quarter    049


Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
(unaudited)

($ millions)

    Share
Capital
    Contributed
Surplus
    Foreign
Currency
Translation
    Cash Flow
Hedge
    Retained
Earnings
    Total     Number of
Common
Shares
(thousands)
   

 

       

At January 1, 2010

    20 053     536         15     11 881     32 485     1 559 778    

 

       

Net earnings

                    779     779        

Foreign currency translation adjustment

            (431 )           (431 )      

Actuarial loss on employee retirement benefit plans

                    (84 )   (84 )      

 

       

Total comprehensive income (loss)

            (431 )       695     264        

Dividends paid on common shares

                    (153 )   (153 )      

Issued under share option plans

    20     (5 )               15     1 230    

Issued under dividend reinvestment plan

    3                 (3 )       96    

Share-based payment expense

        11                 11        

 

       

At March 31, 2010

    20 076     542     (431 )   15     12 420     32 622     1 561 104    

 

       

                                             

 

       

At December 31, 2010

    20 188     507     (451 )   14     14 934     35 192     1 565 489    

 

       

Net earnings

                    1 028     1 028        

Foreign currency translation adjustment

            51             51        

Actuarial gain on employee retirement benefit plans

                    18     18        

 

       

Total comprehensive income

            51         1 046     1 097        

Dividends paid on common shares

                    (153 )   (153 )      

Issued under share option plans

    262     (41 )               221     7 405    

Issued under dividend reinvestment plan

    4                 (4 )       99    

Share-based payment expense

        43                 43        

 

       

At March 31, 2011

    20 454     509     (400 )   14     15 823     36 400     1 572 993    

 

       

See accompanying notes to the interim consolidated financial statements.

             Suncor Energy Inc.
050    2011 First Quarter                                                                    For more information about Suncor Energy, visit our website www.suncor.com


NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)

1. REPORTING ENTITY AND DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS

Suncor Energy Inc. (Suncor or the company) is an integrated energy company headquartered in Canada. Suncor's operations include oil sands development and upgrading, onshore and offshore oil and gas production, petroleum refining and product marketing primarily under the Petro-Canada brand. The consolidated financial statements of the company comprise the company and its subsidiaries and the company's interests in associates and jointly controlled entities.

The address of the company's registered office is 150 - 6th Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2P 3E3.

2. BASIS OF PREPARATION

(a)  Statement of Compliance

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), specifically International Accounting Standard 34 Interim Financial Reporting within Part 1 of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) Handbook. They are condensed as they do not include all of the information required for full annual financial statements, and they should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of the company as at and for the year ended December 31, 2010.

These are the company's first consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and IFRS 1 First-Time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS 1) has been applied. In previous years, the company prepared its consolidated financial statements in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles in effect prior to January 1, 2011 (Previous GAAP). Comparative information has been restated from Previous GAAP to IFRS. The impact of the transition to IFRS on the company's previously reported financial statements is presented in note 5.

The policies applied in these condensed interim consolidated financial statements are based on IFRS issued and outstanding as of May 2, 2011, the date the Board of Directors approved the statements. Any subsequent changes to IFRS that are given effect in the company's annual consolidated financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2011 could result in restatement of these interim consolidated financial statements, including the adjustments recognized on transition to IFRS.

(b)  Basis of Measurement

The consolidated financial statements are prepared on a historical cost basis except as detailed in the company's accounting policies disclosed in note 3. The accounting policies described in note 3 have been applied consistently to all periods presented in these financial statements except for the opening IFRS consolidated balance sheet, which has utilized certain exemptions available under IFRS 1.

(c)  Functional Currency

These consolidated financial statements are presented in Canadian dollars (Cdn$), which is the company's functional currency.

(d)  Use of Estimates and Judgment

The timely preparation of financial statements requires that management make estimates and assumptions and use judgment regarding assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Such estimates primarily relate to unsettled transactions and events as at the date of the financial statements. Accordingly, actual results may differ from estimated amounts as future confirming events occur. Significant estimates and judgment used in the preparation of the financial statements are described in note 4.

Suncor Energy Inc.            
                                                                                                                                      2011 First Quarter    051


3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

(a)  Principles of Consolidation

The company consolidates its interest in entities in which it controls. Control comprises the power to govern an entity's financial and operating policies so as to obtain benefits from its activities. Suncor recognizes its share of assets, liabilities, income and expenses, on a line-by-line basis, of its jointly controlled entities and jointly controlled assets. Investments in entities over which the company has significant influence are accounted for using the equity method. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

(b)  Foreign Currency Translation

Functional currencies of the company's individual entities represent the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity operates. Transactions in foreign currencies are translated to the appropriate functional currency at foreign exchange rates that approximate those on the date of transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated to the appropriate functional currency at foreign exchange rates at the balance sheet date. Foreign exchange differences arising on translation are recognized in earnings. Non-monetary assets that are measured in a foreign currency at historical cost are translated using the exchange rate at the date of the transaction.

In preparing the company's consolidated financial statements, the financial statements of each entity are translated into Canadian dollars. The assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into Canadian dollars at exchange rates at the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses of foreign operations are translated into Canadian dollars using foreign exchange rates that approximate those on the date of the underlying transaction. Foreign exchange differences are recognized in other comprehensive income.

If an entity disposes of its entire interest in a foreign operation, or loses control, joint control, or significant influence over a foreign operation, the accumulated foreign currency translation gains or losses related to the foreign operation are recognized in net earnings.

(c)  Revenues

Revenue from the sale of crude oil, natural gas, natural gas liquids, purchased products and refined petroleum products is recorded when title passes to the customer and collection is reasonably assured. Revenue from properties in which the company has an interest with other producers is recognized on the basis of the company's net working interest. Crude oil and natural gas sold below or above the company's working interest share of production results in production underlifts or overlifts. Underlifts are recorded as a receivable at market value with a corresponding increase to revenues while overlifts are recorded as a payable at market value with a corresponding decrease to revenues. Revenue from oil and natural gas production is recorded net of royalty obligations.

International operations conducted pursuant to exploration and production sharing agreements (EPSAs) are reflected in the consolidated financial statements based on the company's working interest. Under the EPSAs, the company and other non-governmental partners, if any, pay all exploration costs and a pro-rata share of costs to develop and operate the concessions. Each EPSA establishes specific terms for the company to recover these costs (Cost Recovery Oil) and to share in the production profits (Profit Oil). Cost Recovery Oil is determined in accordance with a formula that is generally limited to a specified percentage of production during each fiscal year. Profit Oil is that portion of production remaining after deducting Cost Recovery Oil and is shared between the joint venture partners and the respective government. Cost Recovery Oil, Profit Oil and amounts in respect of all income taxes payable by the company under the laws of the respective country are reported as sales revenue. All other government stakes, other than income taxes, are considered to be royalty interests.

Physical and financial contracts entered into for trading purposes are considered to be derivative financial instruments, and any changes in fair value are recorded on a net basis in Energy Supply and Trading Activity Income. Settlement of physical purchase

             Suncor Energy Inc.
052    2011 First Quarter                                                                    For more information about Suncor Energy, visit our website www.suncor.com



and sales contracts entered into for the company's own usage are recorded on a gross basis in Energy Supply and Trading Activity Income and Energy Supply and Trading Activity Expense.

(d)  Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents consist primarily of cash in banks, term deposits, certificates of deposit and all other highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less at the time of purchase.

(e)  Inventories

Inventories of crude oil and refined products, other than inventories held for trading purposes, are valued at the lower of cost, using the first-in, first-out method, and net realizable value. Costs include direct and indirect expenditures incurred in bringing an item or product to its existing condition and location. Materials and supplies are valued at the lower of average cost and net realizable value.

Inventories held for trading purposes in the company's energy supply and trading operations are carried at fair value less costs to sell, and any changes in fair value are recognized within Energy Supply and Trading Activity Income.

(f)  Exploration and Evaluation Assets

The costs to acquire non-producing oil and gas properties or licenses to explore, exploratory well expenditures and the costs to evaluate the commercial potential of underlying resources, including related borrowing costs, are initially capitalized as Exploration and Evaluation assets. Certain exploration costs, including geological, geophysical, seismic, and sampling on oil sands properties, are charged to Exploration expense as incurred.

Exploration and evaluation assets are subject to technical, commercial and management review to confirm the continued intent to develop and extract the underlying resources. If an area or exploration well is no longer considered commercially viable, the related capitalized costs are charged to net earnings.

When management determines with reasonable certainty that an exploration and evaluation asset will be developed, as evidenced by the classification of proved or probable reserves and the appropriate internal and external approvals, the asset is transferred to Property, Plant and Equipment.

(g)  Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost.

The costs to acquire developed or producing oil and gas properties and to develop oil and gas properties, including completing geological and geophysical surveys and drilling development wells, and the costs to construct and install dedicated infrastructure, such as wellhead equipment and supporting assets, mine development, offshore platforms and subsea structures, are capitalized as oil and gas properties within Property, Plant and Equipment.

The costs to construct, install and commission, or acquire, oil and gas production equipment, including oil sands upgraders, extraction plants, mine equipment, in situ processing facilities, power generation, utility plants, and natural gas processing plants, and all renewable energy, refining, distribution, marketing assets and related decommissioning and restoration obligations, are capitalized as Property, Plant and Equipment. Where an asset or part of an asset that was separately depreciated is replaced and it is probable that future economic benefits associated with the item will flow to the company, the expenditure is capitalized and the carrying amount of the replaced asset is derecognized.

Stripping activity required to access oil sands mining resources incurred in the initial development phase are capitalized as part of the investment in the construction cost of the mine. Stripping costs incurred in the production phase are charged to expense as they relate to production for the period.

Suncor Energy Inc.            
                                                                                                                                      2011 First Quarter    053


The costs of major inspection, overhaul and turnaround activities that maintain property, plant and equipment and benefit future years of operations are capitalized. Similar recurring planned maintenance managed on shorter intervals are expensed as operating costs. Replacements outside of a major inspection, overhaul or turnaround are capitalized when it is probable that future economic benefits will flow to the company and the associated carrying amount of the replaced asset is derecognized.

Leases that transfer substantially all the benefits and risks of ownership to the company are recorded as finance lease assets within Property, Plant and Equipment. Costs for all other leases are recorded as operating expense as incurred.

Borrowing costs relating to qualifying assets are capitalized as part of Property, Plant and Equipment. Capitalization of borrowing costs ceases when the asset is in the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating as intended. Capitalization of borrowing costs is suspended when construction of an asset is ceased for extended periods.

(h)  Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization

Exploration and evaluation assets are not subject to depreciation, depletion and amortization, with the exception of leases acquired for conventional oil and gas operations. Once transferred to Property, Plant and Equipment, these costs are depleted on a unit-of-production basis. Property acquisition costs are depleted over proved reserves, while all other exploration and evaluation costs are depleted over proved developed reserves.

Capital expenditures associated with significant development projects are not depleted until assets are substantially complete and ready for their intended use.

Costs to develop oil and gas properties, and costs of dedicated infrastructure, such as wellhead equipment, offshore platforms and subsea structures, are depleted on a unit-of-production basis over proved developed reserves. A portion of these costs may not be depleted if they relate to undeveloped reserves.

Major components of Property, Plant and Equipment are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their expected useful lives.

Natural gas processing plants and transportation assets

  15 to 25 years    

Oil sands upgraders, extraction plants and mine facilities

 

20 to 40 years

   

Oil sands mine equipment

 

5 to 15 years

   

Oil sands in situ processing facilities

 

30 years

   

Power generation and utility plants

 

40 years

   

Refineries, ethanol and lubricants plants

 

20 to 40 years

   

Marketing and other distribution assets

 

20 to 40 years

   

The costs of major inspection, overhaul and turnaround activities that are capitalized are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the period to the next recurrence of that set of activities, which varies from two to five years.

Depreciation, depletion and amortization rates are reviewed, at least annually, or when events or conditions occur that impact capitalized costs, reserves or estimated service lives.

(i)  Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Intangible assets, other than goodwill, include acquired customer lists and brand value. Brand value and goodwill have indefinite useful lives and are not subject to amortization, while customer lists are amortized over their expected useful lives, which range from five to 10 years. Expected useful lives of intangible assets are reviewed on an annual basis.

Acquisitions are accounted for using the purchase method, whereby the purchase consideration of the business combination is allocated to the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities on the basis of fair value as of the date of acquisition.

             Suncor Energy Inc.
054    2011 First Quarter                                                                    For more information about Suncor Energy, visit our website www.suncor.com



Goodwill is calculated as the excess of the purchase price over the fair value and is allocated to the group of cash-generating units (CGU) that is expected to benefit from the synergies of the combination.

(j)  Impairment of Assets

Non-Financial Assets

Goodwill and intangible assets that have an indefinite useful life are tested annually for impairment. Indefinite and definite lived assets are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstance indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Exploration and evaluation assets are tested for impairment immediately prior to costs being transferred to Property, Plant and Equipment.

For the purposes of assessing impairment, assets are grouped into CGU's, defined as the lowest levels for which there are separately identifiable cash inflows. An impairment loss is recognized in Depreciation, Depletion, Amortization and Impairment for the amount by which the carrying amount of the individual asset or CGU exceeds its recoverable amount. The recoverable amount is the higher of the fair value less costs to sell and value-in-use. In determining fair value less costs to sell, recent market transactions are taken into account, if available. In the absence of such transactions, an appropriate valuation model is used. Value-in-use is assessed using the present value of the expected future cash flows of the relevant asset or CGU. Exploration and evaluation assets are tested with the producing CGU for which the activity can be attributed or separately where a producing CGU does not exist for the exploration and evaluation activity.

Impairments are reversed for all CGUs and individual assets, other than goodwill, to the extent that events or circumstances give rise to changes in the estimate of recoverable amount since the period the impairment was recorded. Impairment reversals are recognized within Depreciation, Depletion, Amortization and Impairment.

Financial Assets

At each reporting date, the company assesses whether there is objective evidence that a financial asset is impaired. If a financial asset carried at amortized cost is impaired, the amount of the loss is measured as the difference between the amortized cost of the loan or receivable and the present value of the estimated future cash flows, discounted using the instrument's original effective interest rate. The loss is recognized in Depreciation, Depletion, Amortization and Impairment.

(k)  Assets Held For Sale

Assets and liabilities are classified as held for sale if their carrying amounts are expected to be recovered through a disposition rather than through continuing use. The assets or disposal groups are measured at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell. Impairment losses on initial classification as held for sale and subsequent gains or losses on remeasurement are recognized in Loss (Gain) on Disposal of Assets. Assets classified as held for sale are not depreciated, depleted or amortized.

(l)  Provisions

Provisions are recognized by the company when it has a legal or constructive obligation as a result of past events, it is probable that an outflow of economic resources will be required to settle the obligation and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation.

Provisions are recognized for decommissioning and restoration obligations associated with the company's exploration and evaluation assets and property, plant and equipment. The best estimate of the decommissioning and restoration provision is recorded on a discounted basis using the credit-adjusted risk-free interest rate. The value of the obligation is added to the carrying amount of the associated property, plant and equipment asset and amortized over the useful life of the asset. The provision is accreted over time through charges to Financing Expenses with actual expenditures charged against the accumulated obligation. Changes in the future cash flow estimates resulting from revisions to the estimated timing or amount of undiscounted cash flows are recognized as a change in the decommissioning and restoration provision and related asset.

Suncor Energy Inc.           
                                                                                                                                      2011 First Quarter    055


(m)  Income Taxes

The company follows the liability method of accounting for income taxes whereby deferred income taxes are recorded for the effect of differences between the accounting and income tax basis of an asset or liability. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted or substantively enacted income tax rates at the balance sheet date that are anticipated to apply to taxable income in the years in which temporary differences are anticipated to be recovered or settled. Changes to these balances are recognized in income in the period during which they occur. Investment tax credits are recorded as an offset to the related expenditures.

(n)  Pensions and Other Post-Retirement Benefits

The company sponsors defined benefit pension plans (DB Plans), defined contribution pension plans (DC Plans) and other post-retirement benefits. Company contributions to the DC Plans are expensed as incurred. The cost of the DB Plans and other post-retirement benefits received by employees is actuarially determined separately for each plan using the projected unit credit method based on present pay levels and management's best estimates of demographic and financial assumptions, and such cost is pro-rated based on service. Actuarial gains and losses are recognized in Other Comprehensive Income and transferred directly to Retained Earnings.

The defined benefit pension plan surplus or deficit in the balance sheet comprises the total for each plan of the present value of the defined benefit obligation, less the fair value of plan assets out of which the obligations are to be settled directly. When the calculation results in a benefit to the company, the recognized asset is limited to the total of unrecognized past service costs and the present value of refunds from, and reductions, in future contributions to the plan. The fair value of plan assets is determined using market values.

Past service costs are recognized on a straight-line basis over the post-retirement benefits vesting period.

(o)  Share-Based Compensation Plans

Under the company's share-based compensation plans, share-based awards are granted to executives, employees and non-employee directors. Compensation expense is recorded to Operating, Selling and General expense.

For common share options, the expense is based on the fair value of the options at the time of grant and is recognized as an expense over the vesting periods of the respective options. A corresponding increase is recorded to Contributed Surplus in Shareholders' Equity. Consideration paid to the company on exercise of options is credited to Share Capital in Shareholders' Equity.

Share-based compensation awards that settle in cash or have the option to settle in cash or shares are measured at fair value each reporting period and recognized as an expense over the vesting period, with a corresponding adjustment to liabilities. When awards are surrendered for cash, the cash settlement paid reduces the outstanding liability. When awards are exercised for common shares, consideration paid by the holder and the previously recognized liability associated with the options are recorded to Share Capital in Shareholders' Equity.

(p)  Financial Instruments

All financial instruments are initially recognized at fair value on the balance sheet. Subsequent measurement of financial instruments is based on their classification. Financial assets are classified as either fair value through profit and loss, loans and receivables, held-to-maturity and available for sale. Financial liabilities are classified as either fair value through profit and loss or other financial liabilities. Transaction costs are included in the initial carrying amount of financial instruments except for fair value through profit and loss items, in which case they are expensed as incurred.

Financial assets and liabilities are classified as fair value through profit and loss if they are held for trading or are designated as such upon initial recognition. This category of financial instruments includes derivative financial assets and liabilities other than those designated as effective hedging instruments. Derivative financial instruments are used by the company to manage certain

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exposures to fluctuations in interest rates, commodity prices and foreign exchange rates, and for trading purposes. Changes in fair value of these financial instruments are recognized in Interest and Other Income and Energy Supply and Trading Activity Income.

Financial assets classified as loans and receivables are non-derivative financial assets with fixed or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. The held-to-maturity classification consists of non-derivative financial assets that the company has the intent and ability to hold until maturity. Financial liabilities classified as other financial liabilities consist of liabilities not classified as fair value through profit and loss. Financial instruments classified as held-to-maturity, loans and receivables and other financial liabilities are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest rate method.

Derivatives embedded in other financial instruments or other host contracts are recorded as separate derivatives when their risks and characteristics are not closely related to those of the host contract. Embedded derivatives are measured at fair value at each balance sheet date and changes in the fair value are recognized in earnings.

Physical commodity contracts considered to be derivative financial instruments are classified as fair value through profit and loss financial instruments and recognized on a net basis in Energy Supply and Trading Activity Income. Physical commodity contracts entered into for the purpose of receipt or delivery in accordance with the company's expected purchase, sale or usage requirements are not considered to be derivative financial instruments. Such contracts are recognized on a gross basis when the associated volumes are delivered in Energy Supply and Trading Activity Income and Energy Supply and Trading Activity Expenses.

(q)  Hedging Activities

The company may apply hedge accounting to arrangements that qualify for hedge accounting treatment, which include fair value and cash flow hedges. Documentation is prepared at the inception of a hedge relationship in order to qualify for hedge accounting. Designated hedges are assessed at each reporting date to determine if the relationship between the derivative and the underlying hedged exposure is still effective and to quantify any ineffectiveness in the relationship.

If the derivative is designated as a fair value hedge, changes in the fair value of the derivative and changes in the fair value of the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in earnings. If the derivative is designated as a cash flow hedge, the effective portions of the changes in fair value of the derivative are initially recorded in Other Comprehensive Income and are recognized in earnings when the hedged item is realized. Ineffective portions of changes in the fair value of cash flow hedges are recognized in earnings immediately.

(r)  Share Capital

Common shares are classified as equity. Incremental costs directly attributable to the issue of common shares and share options are recognized as a deduction from equity, net of any tax effects.

(s)  Dividend Distributions

Dividends on common shares are recognized in the period in which the dividends are approved by the company's Board of Directors.

(t)  Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the Net Earnings (Loss) for the period by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period.

Diluted earnings per share is calculated by adjusting the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for dilutive common shares related to the company's share-based compensation plans. The number of shares included is computed using the treasury stock method. For share-based compensation plans that may be settled in ordinary shares or cash at the holder's option, the more dilutive of cash settlement and share settlement is used in calculating diluted earnings per share.

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4. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGMENTS

Oil and Gas Reserves and Resources

Certain depletion, depreciation, impairment and decommissioning and restoration charges are measured based on the company's estimate of oil and gas reserves and resources. The estimation of reserves and resources is an inherently complex process and involves the exercise of professional judgment. Reserves and resources have been evaluated at December 31, 2010 by independent petroleum consultants in accordance with National Instrument 51-101 Standards of Disclosure for Oil and Gas Activities. The reserves and resources estimates are based on the definitions and guidelines contained in the Canadian Oil and Gas Evaluation Handbook.

Oil and gas reserves and resources estimates are based on a range of geological, technical and economic factors, including projected future rates of production, estimated commodity prices, engineering data, and the timing and amount of future expenditures, all of which are subject to uncertainty. Assumptions reflect market and regulatory conditions existing at December 31, 2010, which could differ significantly from other points in time throughout the year, or future periods. Changes in market and regulatory conditions and assumptions can materially impact the estimation of net reserves.

Exploration and Evaluation Costs

Certain exploration and evaluation costs are initially capitalized with the intent to establish commercially viable reserves. The company is required to make estimates and judgment about future events and circumstances regarding the economic viability of extracting the underlying resources. The costs are subject to technical, commercial and management review to confirm the continued intent to develop and extract the underlying resources. Unsuccessful drilling, or changes to project economics, resource quantities, expected production techniques, production costs and required capital expenditures, are important factors when making this determination. If a judgment is made that the extraction of resources is not viable, the associated exploration and evaluation costs are impaired and charged to net earnings.

Decommissioning and Restoration Costs

The company recognizes liabilities for the future decommissioning and restoration of property, plant and equipment. These provisions are based on estimated costs, which take into account the anticipated method and extent of restoration, technological advances and the possible future use of the site. Actual costs are uncertain and estimates can vary as a result of changes to relevant laws and regulations, the emergence of new technology, operating experience and prices. The expected timing of future decommissioning and restoration may change due to certain factors, including reserve life. Changes to assumptions related to future expected costs, discount rates and timing may have a material impact on the amounts presented.

Deferred Income Taxes

Deferred tax assets are recognized when it is considered probable that deductible temporary differences will be recovered in the foreseeable future. To the extent that future taxable income and the application of existing tax laws in each jurisdiction differ significantly from the company's estimate, the ability of the company to realize the deferred tax assets could be impacted.

Deferred tax liabilities are recognized when there are taxable temporary differences that will reverse and result in a future outflow of funds to a taxation authority. The company records a provision for the amount that is expected to be settled, which requires the application of judgment as to the ultimate outcome. Deferred tax liabilities could be impacted by changes in the company's estimate of the likelihood of a future outflow, the expected settlement amount, and the tax laws in the jurisdictions in which the company operates.

Pensions and Other Post-Retirement Benefits

The company provides benefits to employees, including pensions and other post-retirement benefits. The cost of defined benefit pension plans and other post-retirement benefits received by employees is determined based on actuarial valuation methods and assumptions. Changes to assumptions related to discount rates, expected return on plan assets and annual rates of compensation increases may have a material impact on the amounts presented.

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Impairment of Assets

A cash generating unit (CGU) is defined as the lowest grouping of integrated assets that generate identifiable cash inflows that are largely independent of the cash inflows of other assets or groups of assets. The allocation of assets into CGUs requires significant judgment and interpretations with respect to the integration between assets, the existence of active markets, similar exposure to market risks, shared infrastructures, and the way in which management monitors the operations.

The recoverable amounts of CGUs and individual assets have been determined based on the higher of fair value less costs to sell or value-in-use calculations. The key assumptions the company uses in estimating future cash flows for recoverable amounts are anticipated future commodity prices, expected production volumes, future operating and development costs, and refining margins. Changes to these assumptions will affect the recoverable amounts of CGUs and individual assets and may then require a material adjustment to their related carrying value.

Derivative Financial Instruments

When not directly observable in active markets, the company uses third-party models and valuation methodologies that utilize observable market data to estimate the fair value of derivative financial instruments. In addition to market information, the company incorporates transaction specific details that market participants would utilize in a fair value measurement, including the impact of non-performance risk. However, these fair value estimates may not necessarily be indicative of the amounts that could be realized or settled in a current market transaction.

5. FIRST-TIME ADOPTION OF IFRS

Effective January 1, 2011, the company began reporting under IFRS, and the accounting policies disclosed in note 3 to these consolidated financial statements have been applied in preparing the financial statements for the three month periods ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, for the year ended December 31, 2010, and in the preparation of the company's opening balance sheet at January 1, 2010 (Transition Date).

In previous years, the company prepared its consolidated financial statements in accordance with Previous GAAP. Reconciliations from Previous GAAP to IFRS for comparative periods are provided on the following pages.

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Reconciliation of Equity at December 31, 2010

($ millions)

    Previous
GAAP (1)
    Presentation
Changes for
Discontinued
Operations (2)
    Other
Presentation
Changes (3)
    IFRS
Adjustments (4)
    IFRS    
 

Assets

                                 
 

Current assets

                                 
   

Cash and cash equivalents

    1 077                 1 077    
   

Accounts receivable

    5 253                 5 253    
   

Inventories

    3 141                 3 141    
   

Income taxes receivable

    734                 734    
   

Deferred income taxes

    210         (210 )          
   

Assets held for sale (5)

    98     658         6     762    
 
 

Total current assets

    10 513     658     (210 )   6     10 967    
 

Property, plant and equipment, net (5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(14)

    55 290         (3 961 )   (1 371 )   49 958    
 

Exploration and evaluation

            3 961         3 961    
 

Other assets

    451         (221 )       230    
 

Goodwill

    3 201         (3 201 )          
 

Goodwill and other intangible assets

            3 422         3 422    
 

Deferred income taxes

    56         13         69    
 

Assets of discontinued operations

    658     (658 )              
 
 

Total assets

    70 169         (197 )   (1 365 )   68 607    
 

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

                                 
 

Current liabilities

                                 
   

Short-term debt

    2         1 982         1 984    
   

Current portion of long-term debt

    518                 518    
   

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (11)(12)

    6 942         (523 )   105     6 524    
   

Current portion of provisions

            523     4     527    
   

Income taxes payable

    929                 929    
   

Deferred income taxes

    37         (37 )          
   

Liabilities associated with assets held for sale (5)(6)(14)

    98     484         4     586    
 
   

Total current liabilities

    8 526     484     1 945     113     11 068    
 

Long-term debt (7)

    11 669         (1 982 )   142     9 829    
 

Accrued liabilities and other

    4 154         (4 154 )          
 

Other long-term liabilities (11)(12)

            1 861     242     2 103    
 

Provisions (5)(6)

            2 293     211     2 504    
 

Deferred income taxes (14)

    8 615         (160 )   (544 )   7 911    
 

Liabilities of discontinued operations

    484     (484 )              
 

Shareholders' equity (5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13) (14)

    36 721             (1 529 )   35 192    
 
 

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

    70 169         (197 )   (1 365 )   68 607    
 

See footnotes starting on page 65.

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Reconciliation of Equity at March 31, 2010

($ millions)

    Previous
GAAP (1)
    Presentation
Changes for
Discontinued
Operations (2)
    Other
Presentation
Changes (3)
    IFRS
Adjustments (4)
    IFRS    
 

Assets

                                 
 

Current assets

                                 
   

Cash and cash equivalents

    602                 602    
   

Accounts receivable

    4 263                 4 263    
   

Inventories

    3 019                 3 019    
   

Income taxes receivable

    525                 525    
   

Deferred income taxes

    362         (362 )          
   

Assets held for sale

    289     1 739             2 028    
 
 

Total current assets

    9 060     1 739     (362 )       10 437    
 

Property, plant and equipment, net (5)(7)(8)(9)(14)

    54 473         (3 934 )   (1 566 )   48 973    
 

Exploration and evaluation

            3 934         3 934    
 

Other assets

    470         (229 )       241    
 

Goodwill

    3 201         (3 201 )          
 

Goodwill and other intangible assets

            3 430         3 430    
 

Deferred income taxes

    2         17         19    
 

Assets of discontinued operations

    1 739     (1 739 )              
 
 

Total assets

    68 945         (345 )   (1 566 )   67 034    
 

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

                                 
 

Current liabilities

                                 
   

Short-term debt

    2         2 320         2 322    
   

Current portion of long-term debt

    39                 39    
   

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (11)(12)

    6 040         (620 )   125     5 545    
   

Current portion of provisions

            620         620    
   

Income taxes payable

    1 151                 1 151    
   

Deferred income taxes

    26         (26 )          
   

Liabilities associated with assets held for sale (5)(6)(14)

    201     848         9     1 058    
 
   

Total current liabilities

    7 459     848     2 294     134     10 735    
 

Long-term debt (7)

    13 730         (2 320 )   142     11 552    
 

Accrued liabilities and other

    4 480         (4 480 )          
 

Other long-term liabilities (11)(12)

            2 076     132     2 208    
 

Provisions (5)(6)

            2 404     266     2 670    
 

Deferred income taxes (14)

    8 155         (319 )   (589 )   7 247    
 

Liabilities of discontinued operations

    848     (848 )              
 

Shareholders' equity (5)(6)(7)(8)(9)(11)(12)(13)(14)

    34 273             (1 651 )   32 622    
 
 

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

    68 945         (345 )   (1 566 )   67 034    
 

See footnotes starting on page 65.

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Reconciliation of Equity at January 1, 2010

($ millions)

    Previous
GAAP (1)
    Presentation
Changes (3)
    IFRS
Adjustments (4)
    IFRS    
 

Assets

                           
 

Current assets

                           
   

Cash and cash equivalents

    505             505    
   

Accounts receivable

    3 936             3 936    
   

Inventories

    2 971             2 971    
   

Income taxes receivable

    587             587    
   

Deferred income taxes

    332     (332 )          
 
 

Total current assets

    8 331     (332 )       7 999    
 

Property, plant and equipment, net (5)(7)(8)(9)(14)

    57 485     (4 297 )   (1 632 )   51 556    
 

Exploration and evaluation

        4 342         4 342    
 

Other assets

    536     (277 )       259    
 

Goodwill

    3 201     (3 201 )          
 

Goodwill and other intangible assets

        3 433         3 433    
 

Deferred income taxes

    193     17         210    
 
 

Total assets

    69 746     (315 )   (1 632 )   67 799    
 

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

                           
 

Current liabilities

                           
   

Short-term debt

    2     2 315         2 317    
   

Current portion of long-term debt

    25             25    
   

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (11)(12)

    6 529     (859 )   126     5 796    
   

Current portion of provisions

        859         859    
   

Income taxes payable

    1 274             1 274    
   

Deferred income taxes

    18     (18 )          
 
   

Total current liabilities

    7 848     2 297     126     10 271    
 

Long-term debt (7)

    13 855     (2 315 )   139     11 679    
 

Accrued liabilities and other

    5 062     (5 062 )          
 

Other long-term liabilities (11)(12)

        2 030     20     2 050    
 

Provisions (5)

        3 032     296     3 328    
 

Deferred income taxes (14)

    8 870     (297 )   (587 )   7 986    
 

Shareholders' equity (5)(7)(8)(9)(11)(12)(13)(14)

    34 111         (1 626 )   32 485    
 
 

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

    69 746     (315 )   (1 632 )   67 799    
 

See footnotes starting on page 65.

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Reconciliation of Comprehensive Income for the Year Ended December 31, 2010

($ millions)

    Previous
GAAP (1)
    Presentation
Changes for
Discontinued
Operations (2)
    Other
Presentation
Changes (3)
    IFRS
Adjustments (4)
    IFRS    
 

Revenues and Other Income

                                 
 

Operating revenues

    33 278     911     (2 186 )       32 003    
 

Less: Royalties

    (2 017 )   (41 )   2 058            
 
 

Operating revenues, net of royalties

    31 261     870     (128 )       32 003    
 

Energy supply and trading activity income

    2 700                 2 700    
 

Interest and other income

    389         110         499    
 

    34 350     870     (18 )       35 202    
 

Expenses

                                 
 

Purchases of crude oil and products

    14 911     (62 )   (18 )       14 831    
 

Operating, selling and general (7)(11)(12)

    7 810     185         (11 )   7 984    
 

Energy supply and trading activity expenses

    2 598                 2 598    
 

Transportation

    656     47             703    
 

Depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment (5)(7)(8)(9)(10)

    3 813     264         (274 )   3 803    
 

Accretion of asset retirement obligations

    178     27     (205 )          
 

Exploration

    197     21             218    
 

Gain on disposal of assets (6)

    (107 )   (814 )       (54 )   (975 )  
 

Project start-up costs

    77                 77    
 

Financing expenses (income) (5)(7)

    (30 )   18     205     (6 )   187    
 

    30 103     (314 )   (18 )   (345 )   29 426    
 

Earnings Before Income Taxes

    4 247     1 184         345     5 776    
 

Provisions for Income Taxes

                                 
 

Current

    1 004     192             1 196    
 

Deferred (14)

    555     109         87     751    
 

    1 559     301         87     1 947    
 

Net Earnings from Continuing Operations

    2 688     883         258     3 829    

Net Earnings from Discontinued Operations

    883     (883 )              
 

Net Earnings

    3 571             258     3 829    
 

Other Comprehensive Loss

                                 
 

Foreign currency translation adjustment (5)(11)

    (503 )       63     3     (437 )  
 

Foreign currency translation adjustment relating to assets held for sale (6)

            (63 )       (63 )  
 

Foreign currency translation reclassified to net earnings (6)

    53             (4 )   49    
 

Gain on cash flow hedges reclassified to net earnings

    (1 )               (1 )  
 

Actuarial loss on defined benefit pension plans (11)(14)

                (152 )   (152 )  
 

Other Comprehensive Loss

    (451 )           (153 )   (604 )  
 

Total Comprehensive Income

    3 120             105     3 225    
 

See footnotes starting on page 65.

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Reconciliation of Comprehensive Income for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2010

($ millions)

    Previous
GAAP (1)
    Presentation
Changes for
Discontinued
Operations (2)
    Other
Presentation
Changes (3)
    IFRS
Adjustments (4)
    IFRS    
 

Revenues and Other Income

                                 
 

Operating revenues

    7 327     282     (479 )       7 130    
 

Less: Royalties

    (459 )   (13 )   472            
 
 

Operating revenues, net of royalties

    6 868     269     (7 )       7 130    
 

Energy supply and trading activity income

    260                 260    
 

Interest and other income

    8     3     8         19    
 

    7 136     272     1         7 409    
 

Expenses

                                 
 

Purchases of crude oil and products

    3 428         1         3 429    
 

Operating, selling and general (7)(11)(12)

    1 801     56         (6 )   1 851    
 

Energy supply and trading activity expenses

    278                 278    
 

Transportation

    148     10             158    
 

Depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment (5)(7)(8)(9)

    850     62         (64 )   848    
 

Accretion of asset retirement obligations

    46     7     (53 )          
 

Exploration

    46     2             48    
 

Gain on disposal of assets (6)

    (24 )   (231 )       (13 )   (268 )  
 

Project start-up costs

    12                 12    
 

Financing expenses (income) (5)(7)

    (190 )   8     53     (2 )   (131 )  
 

    6 395     (86 )   1     (85 )   6 225    
 

Earnings Before Income Taxes

    741     358         85     1 184    
 

Provisions for Income Taxes

                                 
 

Current

    168     79             247    
 

Deferred (14)

    98     38         22     158    
 

    266     117         22     405    
 

Net Earnings from Continuing Operations

    475     241         63     779    

Net Earnings from Discontinued Operations

    241     (241 )              
 

Net Earnings

    716             63     779    
 

Other Comprehensive Loss

                                 
 

Foreign currency translation adjustment (5)(11)

    (435 )       58     2     (375 )  
 

Foreign currency translation adjustment relating to assets held for sale (6)

            (58 )   1     (57 )  
 

Foreign currency translation reclassified to net earnings (6)

    6             (5 )   1    
 

Actuarial loss on employee retirement benefit plans (10)(14)

                (84 )   (84 )  
 

Other Comprehensive Loss

    (429 )           (86 )   (515 )  
 

Total Comprehensive Income

    287             (23 )   264    
 

See footnotes starting on page 65.

             Suncor Energy Inc.
064    2011 First Quarter                                                                    For more information about Suncor Energy, visit our website www.suncor.com


Explanation of Significant Adjustments

(1)
Represents amounts reported under Previous GAAP. Previous GAAP balances as at January 1, 2010 agree to December 31, 2009 balances reported in the company's 2009 Annual Report. Previous GAAP balances as at and for the three months ended March 31, 2010 have been reclassified to conform to the presentation at December 31, 2010.

(2)
Certain assets held for sale reported as discontinued operations under Previous GAAP are not classified as such under IFRS.

(3)
Represents other presentation changes to comply with IFRS. A description of significant reclassifications are as follows:

Exploration and Evaluation assets reported within Property, Plant and Equipment under Previous GAAP are reflected as a separate line under IFRS.

Short-term debt instruments supported by a revolving credit facility with a separate lender are classified as Short-Term Debt under IFRS. These short-term debt instruments were classified as Long-Term Debt under Previous GAAP.

Liabilities encompassing significant uncertainty in timing or amount are reported as Provisions under IFRS. Under Previous GAAP, these liabilities were classified within Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities, and Accrued Liabilities and Other.

        There were no presentation changes made to the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

(4)
Represents the impact on financial statements of transition to IFRS from Previous GAAP, except for presentation changes. The significant adjustments are described below, with the resulting impacts on income taxes described in paragraph (14).

(5)
Decommissioning and Restoration

Under Previous GAAP, increases in the estimated cash flows were discounted using the current credit-adjusted risk-free rate, while downward revisions in the estimated cash flows were discounted using the credit-adjusted risk-free rate that existed when the original liability was recognized. Under IFRS, estimated cash flows are discounted using the credit-adjusted risk-free rate that exists at the balance sheet date.

In accordance with IFRS 1, the company elected to remeasure its decommissioning and restoration costs at the Transition Date and has estimated the related asset by discounting the liability to the date in which the liability arose and recalculated the accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization under IFRS. The impacts on the financial statements were as follows:

($ millions)

    As at and for
the year ended
Dec 31, 2010
    As at and for
the three
months ended
Mar 31, 2010
    As at
Jan 1, 2010
   
 

Assets held for sale

    6            

Property, plant and equipment, net

    (688 )   (681 )   (690 )  

Liabilities associated with assets held for sale

    27     14        

Provisions

    217     275     296    

Foreign currency translation

    1     1        

Retained earnings

    (927 )   (971 )   (986 )  

Depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment

    (40 )   (10 )      

Financing expenses (income)

    (19 )   (5 )      

Foreign currency translation adjustment

    1     1        
 

Suncor Energy Inc.            
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(6)
Dispositions

The net carrying values of disposed properties have been adjusted to reflect their respective IFRS adjustments, resulting in revised gains or losses upon disposal of the assets. The impacts on the financial statements were as follows:

($ millions)

    As at and for
the year ended
Dec 31, 2010
    As at and for
the three
months ended
Mar 31, 2010
    As at
Jan 1, 2010
   
 

Property, plant and equipment, net

    22            

Liabilities associated with assets held for sale

    (18 )          

Provisions

    (10 )   (9 )      

Foreign currency translation

    (4 )   (4 )      

Retained earnings

    54     13        

Gain on disposal of assets

    (54 )   (13 )      

Foreign currency translation adjustment relating to assets held for sale

        1        

Foreign currency translation reclassified to net earnings

    (4 )   (5 )      
 
(7)
Leases

In accordance with IFRS 1, the company elected to evaluate whether certain arrangements contain a lease based on the facts and circumstances existing at Transition Date. Pursuant to such evaluation, the company has accounted for certain arrangements as finance leases under IFRS. The impacts on the financial statements were as follows:

($ millions)

    As at and for
the year ended
Dec 31, 2010
    As at and for
the three
months ended
Mar 31, 2010
    As at
Jan 1, 2010
   
 

Plant, property and equipment, net

    101     104     103    

Long-term debt

    142     142     139    

Retained earnings

    (41 )   (38 )   (36 )  

Depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment

    5     2        

Operating, selling and general

    (13 )   (3 )      

Financing expenses (income)

    13     3        
 
(8)
Derecognition of Assets

Under Previous GAAP, carrying amounts of property, plant and equipment assets were derecognized when no future economic benefits were expected from their use. Under IFRS, this derecognition of assets occurs at the component level. The impacts on the financial statements were as follows:

($ millions)

    As at and for
the year ended
Dec 31, 2010
    As at and for
the three
months ended
Mar 31, 2010
    As at
Jan 1, 2010
   
 

Property, plant and equipment, net

    (141 )   (112 )   (113 )  

Retained earnings

    (141 )   (112 )   (113 )  

Depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment

    28     (1 )      
 

             Suncor Energy Inc.
066    2011 First Quarter                                                                    For more information about Suncor Energy, visit our website www.suncor.com


(9)
Fair Value as Deemed Cost

The company has applied the IFRS 1 election to record certain assets of property, plant and equipment at fair value on the Transition Date. The exemption has been applied to refinery assets located in Eastern Canada and certain natural gas assets in Western Canada. When estimating fair value, market information for similar assets was used, and where market information was not available, management relied on internally generated cash flow models using discount rates specific to the asset and long-term forecasts of commodity prices and refining margins. The aggregate of these fair values was $1.370 billion, resulting in a reduction of the carrying amount of property, plant and equipment as at January 1, 2010. Under Previous GAAP, impairment losses were recorded in the third quarter of 2010 for certain of these natural gas properties. There were no impairment losses recognized during 2010 under IFRS, as these properties were adjusted to fair value at the Transition Date. The impacts on the financial statements were as follows:

($ millions)

    As at and for
the year ended
Dec 31, 2010
    As at and for
the three
months ended
Mar 31, 2010
    As at
Jan 1, 2010
   
 

Property, plant and equipment, net

    (527 )   (851 )   (906 )  

Retained earnings

    (527 )   (851 )   (906 )  

Depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment

    (379 )   (55 )      
 
(10)
Impairment of Assets

Under Previous GAAP, an item of property, plant and equipment is deemed recoverable if the undiscounted future cash flows exceed the net carrying amount of the asset group. Under IFRS, recoverability of property, plant and equipment is based on the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use of the CGU.

Under IFRS, the company recognized impairment losses for certain CGUs within the Exploration and Production operating segment during 2010. The impaired natural gas assets are located within the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin and were grouped into CGUs based on similar geological structure, shared infrastructure and similar exposure to market risks. Declining long-term natural gas prices have resulted in the carrying amounts for these CGUs exceeding their recoverable amounts. Recoverable amounts have been determined using the fair value less costs to sell method and based on internally generated cash flow projections. In determining fair value less costs to sell, the company considered recent transactions within the industry, long-term views of natural gas prices, externally evaluated reserve volumes, and discount rates specific to the asset. The impacts on the financial statements were as follows:

($ millions)

    As at and for
the year ended
Dec 31, 2010
    As at and for
the three
months ended
Mar 31, 2010
    As at
Jan 1, 2010
   
 

Property, plant and equipment, net

    (112 )          

Retained earnings

    (112 )          

Depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment

    112            
 
(11)
Employee Benefits

Under Previous GAAP, unamortized actuarial gains and losses in respect of the company's defined benefit pension plans were recognized into earnings over the expected average remaining service life of employees. In accordance with IFRS 1, the company has elected to recognize all cumulative actuarial gains and losses directly in Retained Earnings at the Transition Date. Under IFRS, actuarial gains and losses incurred in the period are recorded in Other Comprehensive Income and then transferred directly to Retained Earnings.

Suncor Energy Inc.           
                                                                                                                                      2011 First Quarter    067


Under Previous GAAP, benefits are attributed to individual accounting periods for other post-retirement benefit plans commencing on the date of hire and ending when further service by the employee will lead to no benefits under the plan. Under IFRS, the company will attribute benefits on a straight-line basis from the date when service by the employee first leads to benefits under the plan and end at the same date as under Previous GAAP. The impacts on the financial statements were as follows:

($ millions)

    As at and for
the year ended
Dec 31, 2010
    As at and for
the three
months ended
Mar 31, 2010
    As at
Jan 1, 2010
   
 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

    10     15     15    

Other long-term liabilities

    215     122     15    

Foreign currency translation

    2     1        

Retained earnings

    (227 )   (138 )   (30 )  

Operating, selling and general

    (4 )   (5 )      

Foreign currency translation adjustment

    2     1        

Actuarial loss on defined benefit pension plans

    (201 )   (113 )      
 
(12)
Share-Based Compensation

Under Previous GAAP, the company recorded obligations for cash-settled share-based compensation plans using the intrinsic value method. Under IFRS, obligations for these same plans are recorded as a liability using the fair value method. For equity-settled share-based compensations plans, the company accrues the cost of employee stock options over the vesting period using the graded method of amortization rather than the straight-line method, which the company used under Previous GAAP. The impacts on the financial statements were as follows:

($ millions)

    As at and for
the year ended
Dec 31, 2010
    As at and for
the three
months ended
Mar 31, 2010
    As at
Jan 1, 2010
   
 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

    95     110     111    

Other long-term liabilities

    27     10     5    

Contributed surplus

    2     8     10    

Retained earnings

    (124 )   (128 )   (126 )  

Operating, selling and general

    (2 )   2        
 
(13)
Foreign Exchange

In accordance with IFRS 1, the company elected at the Transition Date to transfer all foreign currency translation differences in respect of foreign operations that arose prior to the Transition Date to Retained Earnings. The impacts on the financial statements were as follows:

($ millions)

    As at and for
the year ended
Dec 31, 2010
    As at and for
the three
months ended
Mar 31, 2010
    As at
Jan 1, 2010
   
 

Foreign currency translation

    248     248     248    

Retained earnings

    (248 )   (248 )   (248 )  
 

             Suncor Energy Inc.
068    2011 First Quarter                                                                    For more information about Suncor Energy, visit our website www.suncor.com


(14)
Income Taxes

The company recognized deferred income taxes primarily in respect of the above changes. The impacts on the financial statements were as follows:

($ millions)

    As at and for
the year ended
Dec 31, 2010
    As at and for
the three
months ended
Mar 31, 2010
    As at
Jan 1, 2010
   
 

Property, plant and equipment, net

    (26 )   (26 )   (26 )  

Liabilities associated with assets held for sale

    (5 )   (5 )      

Deferred income taxes (liability)

    (544 )   (589 )   (587 )  

Retained earnings

    523     568     561    

Deferred income taxes (expense)

    87     22        

Actuarial loss on defined benefit pension plans

    49     29        
 
(15)
In addition to the IFRS 1 elections described above, the company has applied the following elections:

Business combinations and acquisitions of interests in associates and joint ventures that occurred prior to the Transition Date were not restated in accordance with IFRS. An impairment test of associated goodwill was performed as at the Transition Date and no impairment losses were identified.

Borrowing costs incurred prior to the Transition Date were not restated in accordance with IFRS.

6. RECENTLY ANNOUNCED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In November 2009, as part of the International Accounting Standards Board's (IASB) project to replace International Accounting Standard (IAS) 39 Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement, the IASB issued the first phase of IFRS 9 Financial Instruments, that introduces new requirements for the classification and measurement of financial assets. The standard was revised in October 2010 to include requirements regarding classification and measurement of financial liabilities and is applicable for annual periods starting on or after January 1, 2013. The full impact of the changes in accounting for financial instruments will not be known until the IASB's project has been completed.

7. SEGMENTED INFORMATION

The company's operating segments are determined based on differences in the nature of their operations, products and services.

In the first quarter of 2011, the company combined its International and Offshore and Natural Gas segments into one new segment, Exploration and Production. All prior periods have been reclassified to conform to these segment definitions.

Intersegment sales of crude oil and natural gas are accounted for at market values and included, for segmented reporting, in revenues of the segment making the transfer and expenses of the segment receiving the transfer. Intersegment amounts are eliminated on consolidation.

Suncor Energy Inc.            
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Three months ended March 31

   

    Oil Sands     Exploration and Production     Refining and Marketing     Corporate, Energy Trading and Eliminations     Total    

($ millions)

    2011     2010     2011     2010     2011     2010     2011     2010     2011     2010    
 

Revenues and Other Income

                                                               

Operating revenues (including royalties)

    2 159     1 168     1 606     1 618     6 037     4 732     9     84     9 811     7 602    

Intersegment revenue

    1 040     627     209     213     42     86     (1 291 )   (926 )          

Less: Royalties

    (123 )   (70 )   (432 )   (402 )                   (555 )   (472 )  
 

Operating revenues (net of royalties)

    3 076     1 725     1 383     1 429     6 079     4 818     (1 282 )   (842 )   9 256     7 130    

Energy supply and trading activity income

                            521     260     521     260    

Interest and other income

    1     175     3     2     37     (8 )   27     (150 )   68     19    
 

    3 077     1 900     1 386     1 431     6 116     4 810     (734 )   (732 )   9 845     7 409    
 

Expenses

                                                               

Purchases of crude oil and products

    364     245     120     54     4 535     3 936     (1 212 )   (806 )   3 807     3 429    

Operating, selling and general

    1 320     1 162     236     191     575     505     160     (7 )   2 291     1 851    

Energy supply and trading activity expenses

                            457     278     457     278    

Transportation

    80     63     32     56     59     45     (9 )   (6 )   162     158    

Depreciation, depletion, amortization and impairment

    311     259     354     470     102     109     18     10     785     848    

Exploration

    40     5     18     43                     58     48    

Loss (gain) on disposal of assets

    112     9     146     (280 )   (6 )   3     (1 )       251     (268 )  

Project start-up costs

    37     10         2                     37     12    

Financing expenses (income)

    18     26     25     23     6     5     (98 )   (185 )   (49 )   (131 )  
 

    2 282     1 779     931     559     5 271     4 603     (685 )   (716 )   7 799     6 225    
 

Earnings (Loss) Before Income Taxes

    795     121     455     872     845     207     (49 )   (16 )   2 046     1 184    

Income taxes

    190     32     641     344     218     60     (31 )   (31 )   1 018     405    
 

Net earnings (loss)

    605     89     (186 )   528     627     147     (18 )   15     1 028     779    
 

 

Total Assets
($ millions)

    Mar 31
2011
    Dec 31
2010
    Jan 1
2010
   
 

Oil Sands

    38 723     39 382     36 657    

Exploration and Production

    14 495     15 899     19 218    

Refining and Marketing

    12 400     11 292     9 748    

Corporate, Energy Trading and Eliminations

    4 025     2 034     2 176    
 

Total

    69 643     68 607     67 799    
 

             Suncor Energy Inc.
070    2011 First Quarter                                                                    For more information about Suncor Energy, visit our website www.suncor.com


8. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

The following table summarizes the share-based compensation expense (recovery) recorded for all plans within Operating, Selling and General expense in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

    Three months ended
March 31
   

($ millions)

    2011     2010    
 

Share-based compensation expense for equity-settled plans

    42     12    

Share-based compensation expense (recovery) for cash-settled plans

    228     (50 )  
 

Total share-based compensation expense (recovery)

    270     (38 )  
 

9. FINANCING EXPENSES (INCOME)

    Three months ended
March 31
   

($ millions)

    2011     2010    
 

Interest on debt

    161     187    

Capitalized interest

    (100 )   (76 )  
 
 

Interest expense

    61     111    
 

Accretion of liabilities

    38     48    
 

Foreign exchange gain on U.S. dollar denominated long-term debt

    (186 )   (260 )  
 

Other foreign exchange loss (gain)

    38     (30 )  
 

Total financing expenses (income)

    (49 )   (131 )  
 

10. EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

    Three months ended
March 31
   

($ millions)

    2011     2010    
 

Net earnings

    1 028     779    

(millions of common shares)

               

Weighted-average number of common shares

    1 570     1 561    

Dilutive securities:

               
 

Effect of share options

    11     15    
 

Weighted-average number of diluted common shares

    1 581     1 576    
 

(dollars per common share)

               

Basic earnings per share

    0.65     0.50    
 

Diluted earnings per share

    0.65     0.46    
 

Options with tandem stock appreciation rights or cash payment alternatives are accounted for as cash-settled plans. As these awards can be exchanged for common shares of the company, they are considered potentially dilutive and are included in the calculation of the company's diluted net earnings per share calculation if they have a dilutive impact in the period.

Accounting for these awards as cash-settled was determined to have the most dilutive impact for the three months ended March 31, 2011, and thus no adjustment to net earnings was required. For the three months ended March 31, 2010, accounting for these awards as equity-settled was more dilutive. As a result, a $47 million reduction to net earnings was made in the diluted earnings per share calculation for that period to account for these awards as if they were equity-settled plans.

Suncor Energy Inc.            
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11. ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

During 2011 and 2010, the company divested certain non-core assets as part of its continuing strategic alignment.

In the first quarter of 2011, the company completed the sale of certain non-core U.K. offshore assets for net proceeds of £105 million (Cdn$164 million).

At March 31, 2011, the company classified certain non-core natural gas properties located in Western Canada as assets held for sale.

The assets and liabilities classified as held for sale are as follows:

($ millions)

    March 31
2011
    December 31
2010
    January 1
2010
   
 

Assets

                     
 

Current assets

    6     98        
 

Property, plant and equipment, net

    87     635        
 

Exploration and evaluation

    1     29        
 
 

Total assets

    94     762        
 

Liabilities

                     
 

Current liabilities

    4     98        
 

Provisions

    31     311        
 

Deferred income taxes

        177        
 
 

Total liabilities

    35     586        
 

In the first quarter of 2010, the company completed the sale of its oil and gas producing assets in the U.S. Rockies for net proceeds of US$481 million (Cdn$502 million).

In the second quarter of 2010, the company completed the sale of non-core natural gas properties located in northeast British Columbia (Blueberry and Jedney) for net proceeds of $383 million, and non-core assets in central Alberta (Rosevear and Pine Creek) for net proceeds of $229 million.

In the third quarter of 2010, the company completed the sales of assets in Trinidad and Tobago for net proceeds of US$378 million (Cdn$383 million), and the sale of its shares in Petro-Canada Netherlands BV for net proceeds of €316 million (Cdn$420 million). The company also completed the sale of non-core natural gas properties located in west central Alberta (Bearberry and Ricinus) for net proceeds of $275 million, and non-core assets in southern Alberta (Wildcat Hills) for net proceeds of $351 million.

In the fourth quarter of 2010, the company completed the sale of certain non-core U.K. offshore assets for net proceeds of £55 million (Cdn$86 million).

12. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

  Oil Sands    Refining and Marketing            

($ millions)

    Goodwill     Goodwill     Brand
name
    Customer
lists
    Total    
 

At January 1, 2010

    3 019     182     166     66     3 433    

Amortization

                (11 )   (11 )  
 

At December 31, 2010

    3 019     182     166     55     3 422    

Derecognition of goodwill (note 14)

    (267 )   (8 )           (275 )  

Amortization

                (3 )   (3 )  
 

At March 31, 2011

    2 752     174     166     52     3 144    
 

             Suncor Energy Inc.
072    2011 First Quarter                                                                    For more information about Suncor Energy, visit our website www.suncor.com


Goodwill acquired through business combinations has been allocated to groups of CGUs within Oil Sands and Refining and Marketing. Indefinite-lived intangible assets acquired through business combinations have been allocated to groups of CGUs within Refining and Marketing. Key assumptions and methodology used to determine recoverable amounts for groups of CGUs with significant amounts of goodwill or intangible assets are discussed below.

The company performed its last annual test for impairment as of July 31, 2010. Recoverable amounts for the Oil Sands CGUs were based on fair value less costs to sell calculated using the present value of the CGUs' expected future cash flows. The primary sources of cash flow information are derived from business plans approved by executives of the company, which were developed based on macroeconomic factors such as forward price curves for benchmark commodities, inflation rates and industry supply-demand fundamentals. When required, the projected cash flows in the business plan have been updated to reflect current market assessments of key assumptions including long-term forecasts of commodity prices, inflation rates, foreign exchange rates and discount rates specific to the asset.

Cash flow forecasts are also based on past experience, historical trends and third-party evaluations of the company's reserves and resources to determine production profiles and volumes, operating costs, maintenance and capital expenditures. Production profiles and reserve volumes are consistent with the estimates approved through the company's annual reserve evaluation process and determine the term of the underlying cash flows used in the discounted cash flow test. The associated operating and capital costs to produce these reserves are based on past experience and specific characteristics of the reservoir.

Future cash flow estimates are adjusted to reflect risks specific to the asset and discounted using after-tax discount rates. The discount rate is calculated based on the weighted-average cost of capital that is implicit in current market transactions for similar assets. The after-tax discount rate applied to cash flow projections was 11% at July 31, 2010 (January 1, 2010 – 11%) with a conservative growth rate equal to the current inflation rate of 2% (January 1, 2010 – 2%). As a result of this analysis, management did not identify impairment within the Oil Sands operating segment and the associated allocated goodwill.

13. INCOME TAXES

    Three months ended
March 31
   

($ millions)

    2011     2010    
 

Provision for (recovery of) income taxes:

               
 

Current:

               
   

Canada

    19     3    
   

Foreign

    397     244    
 

Deferred:

               
   

Canada

    356     171    
   

Foreign

    246     (13 )  
 

Total provision for income taxes

    1 018     405    
 

In March 2011, the U.K. government substantively enacted a 12% increase in the supplementary charge on U.K. oil and gas profits. Accordingly, the company recognized an increase in deferred tax expense of $442 million related to the revaluation of deferred income tax balances.

14. JOINT VENTURE WITH TOTAL

On March 22, 2011, Suncor closed the previously announced transaction to enter into a joint venture with Total E&P Company Ltd. (Total). The two companies plan to develop the Fort Hills and Joslyn oil sands mining projects together with the other project partners, and restart the construction of the Voyageur upgrader.

Suncor Energy Inc.            
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As a result of this transaction, Suncor acquired a 36.75% interest in Joslyn for consideration of $842 million after closing adjustments. Total acquired a 49% interest in Voyageur, a 19.2% increase in its interest in Fort Hills (reducing Suncor's interest from 60% to 40.8%), and rights to proprietary mining technology, for cash consideration of $2.662 billion after closing adjustments.

Overall, Suncor recognized a loss of $112 million related to the disposition of its interests in Voyageur and Fort Hills and the technology sale. The loss included the derecognition of $267 million of goodwill associated with the disposed interests in Fort Hills and Voyageur.

15. LIBYA

In March 2011, the company shut-in its Libyan production and ceased operations there as a result of the political violence.

At March 31, 2011, the company had not recorded any impairment adjustments related to these assets. The company is continuing to assess and evaluate its assets in Libya for potential impairment.

The carrying value of the company's net assets in Libya at March 31, 2011 was approximately $900 million.

             Suncor Energy Inc.
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EXHIBIT 99.3 Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2011