When a corporation discontinues a segment of its operations at a loss, the loss should be reported as a separate item after income from continuing operations on the income statement.

Discontinues

The process of ceasing production, support, or sale of a product or service.

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows a company's revenues and expenses over a specific period of time.

Continuing Operations

The segments or units of a business that are expected to continue operations into the foreseeable future, as opposed to those segments that are being discontinued or sold.