In general, under the equity method (referred to by some as one-line consolidation), the venturer’s interest in the joint venture is initially recorded at cost as a one-line item, typically investments, on the venturer’s balance sheet. Subsequently, the initial investment amount reported on the venturer’s balance sheet is increased for the venturer’s share of net income (or decreased for the venturer’s share of a net loss) and decreased for any dividends received from the joint venture. In addition, the carrying amount is adjusted for changes in the investor’s proportionate
interest in the investee arising from changes in the investee’s other comprehensive income. On the income statement, the venturer’s share in the net income (or loss) of the joint venture is typically reported below operating income as a one-line item.