Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2012
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Organization and Accounting Policies	Note 1: Organization and summary of significant accounting policies Organization The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of North American Energy Resources, Inc. (“NAER”) and its wholly owned subsidiary, North American Exploration, Inc. (“NAE”) (collectively the “Company”). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. NAER was incorporated in Nevada on August 22, 2006 as Mar Ked Mineral Exploration, Inc. and changed its name to North American Energy Resources, Inc. on August 11, 2008. NAE was incorporated in Nevada on August 18, 2006 as Signature Energy, Inc. and changed its name to North American Exploration, Inc. on June 2, 2008. The consolidated financial statements included in this report have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission for interim reporting and include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation. These consolidated financial statements have not been audited. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations for interim reporting. The Company believes that the disclosures contained herein are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. However, these consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report for the year ended April 30, 2012, which is included in the Company’s Form 10-K dated April 30, 2012. The financial data for the interim periods presented may not necessarily reflect the results to be anticipated for the complete year. Business NAE is an independent oil and natural gas company engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of oil and natural gas properties and the production of oil and natural gas. The Company operates in the upstream segment of the oil and gas industry which includes the drilling, completion and operation of oil and gas wells. The Company has an interest in a pipeline in Oklahoma which is currently shut-in, but has been used to gather natural gas production. The Company has a non-operated interest in a gas well in Texas County, Oklahoma and is continuing to seek additional acquisition possibilities. On December 15, 2010, the Company introduced a new Executive Team. Clinton W. Coldren became the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Alan G. Massara became Director, President and Chief Financial Officer. The new Executive Team is actively reviewing opportunities to acquire additional oil and gas production, development and exploration properties. The initial focus is on properties that are currently producing, but which contain upside drilling and workover potential. If successful, any acquisition will require significant new external financings which could materially change the existing capital structure of the Company. There can be no guarantee that the Company will successfully conclude an acquisition. Development stage The Companies are in the development stage and have realized only nominal revenue to date. The decline in gas prices and limited reserves caused the Company's original gas development plans in Washington County, Oklahoma to be cancelled and these properties were sold effective October 1, 2010. Accordingly, the operations of the Companies are presented as those of a development stage enterprise, from their inception (August 18, 2006). Going concern The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. The Company commenced operations in September 2006. At July 31, 2012 and April 30, 2012 the Company had a working capital deficit of $786,910 and $770,891, respectively. The Company has an accumulated deficit of $3,644,513 which includes a loss of $16,046 during the three months ended July 31, 2012. In January 2011, the Company exchanged $38,678 in accounts payable for a convertible note payable due in January 2013 with interest accruing at 4% per annum. The note is convertible into common stock at $0.10 per share. Beginning in November 2011, the Company’s CEO loaned the Company funds for due diligence and operating expenses pursuant to a Convertible Bridge Loan Note approved by the Board of Directors and executed on November 3, 2011. The majority of these expenses were incurred while attempting to complete an oil and gas property acquisition. The acquisition agreement was terminated in December 2011 and the acquisition was not completed. At July 31, 2012, the Company’s CEO had loaned the Company $441,722. The Company invested in its first non-operated gas well in October 2010 and plans to continue this course as funds become available. The Company has limited business activities which are not capable of supporting current operating requirements. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that may result from the outcome of these uncertainties. Fiscal year 2013 refers to periods ending during the fiscal year ending April 30, 2013 and 2012 refers to periods ended during the fiscal year ended April 30, 2012. Reclassification Certain reclassifications have been made in the financial statements at July 31, 2011 and for the periods then ended to conform to the July 31, 2012 presentation. The reclassifications had no effect on net loss. Recent adopted and pending accounting pronouncements We have evaluated all recent accounting pronouncements as issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") in the form of Accounting Standards Updates ("ASU") through August 31, 2012 and find none that would have a material impact on the financial statements of the Company.

Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

3 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2012

Note 1: Organization and summary of significant accounting policies

Organization

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of North American Energy Resources, Inc. (“NAER”) and its wholly owned subsidiary, North American Exploration, Inc. (“NAE”) (collectively the “Company”). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

NAER was incorporated in Nevada on August 22, 2006 as Mar Ked Mineral Exploration, Inc. and changed its name to North American Energy Resources, Inc. on August 11, 2008. NAE was incorporated in Nevada on August 18, 2006 as Signature Energy, Inc. and changed its name to North American Exploration, Inc. on June 2, 2008.

The consolidated financial statements included in this report have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission for interim reporting and include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation. These consolidated financial statements have not been audited.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations for interim reporting. The Company believes that the disclosures contained herein are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. However, these consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report for the year ended April 30, 2012, which is included in the Company’s Form 10-K dated April 30, 2012. The financial data for the interim periods presented may not necessarily reflect the results to be anticipated for the complete year.

Business

NAE is an independent oil and natural gas company engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of oil and natural gas properties and the production of oil and natural gas. The Company operates in the upstream segment of the oil and gas industry which includes the drilling, completion and operation of oil and gas wells. The Company has an interest in a pipeline in Oklahoma which is currently shut-in, but has been used to gather natural gas production. The Company has a non-operated interest in a gas well in Texas County, Oklahoma and is continuing to seek additional acquisition possibilities.

On December 15, 2010, the Company introduced a new Executive Team. Clinton W. Coldren became the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Alan G. Massara became Director, President and Chief Financial Officer. The new Executive Team is actively reviewing opportunities to acquire additional oil and gas production, development and exploration properties. The initial focus is on properties that are currently producing, but which contain upside drilling and workover potential. If successful, any acquisition will require significant new external financings which could materially change the existing capital structure of the Company. There can be no guarantee that the Company will successfully conclude an acquisition.

Development stage

The Companies are in the development stage and have realized only nominal revenue to date. The decline in gas prices and limited reserves caused the Company's original gas development plans in Washington County, Oklahoma to be cancelled and these properties were sold effective October 1, 2010. Accordingly, the operations of the Companies are presented as those of a development stage enterprise, from their inception (August 18, 2006).

Going concern

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. The Company commenced operations in September 2006.

At July 31, 2012 and April 30, 2012 the Company had a working capital deficit of $786,910 and $770,891, respectively. The Company has an accumulated deficit of $3,644,513 which includes a loss of $16,046 during the three months ended July 31, 2012. In January 2011, the Company exchanged $38,678 in accounts payable for a convertible note payable due in January 2013 with interest accruing at 4% per annum. The note is convertible into common stock at $0.10 per share. Beginning in November 2011, the Company’s CEO loaned the Company funds for due diligence and operating expenses pursuant to a Convertible Bridge Loan Note approved by the Board of Directors and executed on November 3, 2011. The majority of these expenses were incurred while attempting to complete an oil and gas property acquisition. The acquisition agreement was terminated in December 2011 and the acquisition was not completed. At July 31, 2012, the Company’s CEO had loaned the Company $441,722.

The Company invested in its first non-operated gas well in October 2010 and plans to continue this course as funds become available. The Company has limited business activities which are not capable of supporting current operating requirements.

These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that may result from the outcome of these uncertainties.

Fiscal year

2013 refers to periods ending during the fiscal year ending April 30, 2013 and 2012 refers to periods ended during the fiscal year ended April 30, 2012.

Reclassification

Certain reclassifications have been made in the financial statements at July 31, 2011 and for the periods then ended to conform to the July 31, 2012 presentation. The reclassifications had no effect on net loss.

Recent adopted and pending accounting pronouncements

We have evaluated all recent accounting pronouncements as issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") in the form of Accounting Standards Updates ("ASU") through August 31, 2012 and find none that would have a material impact on the financial statements of the Company.

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