Whether the equity method or the cost method is used to account for an investment in a subsidiary, the consolidated statements are identical.

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In consolidated financial statements, the specific method used for accounting for an investment (equity or cost method) does not affect the presentation because all subsidiary's assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses are fully consolidated with those of the parent, eliminating intercompany transactions and balances.

Whether the Equity Method or the Cost Method Is Used