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A firm using the Allowance Method for receivables writes off a $2,000 uncollectible account.

What is the immediate effect of this write-off on Net Income and Total Assets?

  1. Net Income decreases by $2,000; Total Assets are unchanged.
  2. Net Income is unchanged; Total Assets decrease by $2,000.
  3. No effect on Net Income; No effect on Total Assets.
  4. Net Income decreases by 2,000; Total Assets decrease by2,000.

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