A10-3 Depreciation or Amortization Policy: The methods of depreciation or amortization demonstrated in the chapter include the following: a. Straight-line. b. Units of production. c. Declining balance. Required: Indicate the likely choice of depreciation or amortization method expected under each of the following circumstances: a. The firm has land that has site restoration costs (asset retirement obligations) that will be completed in 10 years. b. The firm is a mining company and assets to be depreciated are mine exploration and evaluation costs. c. The firm wants to be comparable to other firms in its industry that commonly use declining balance. However, usage patterns are level over time. d. The firm wishes to portray stable income and expense patterns over time. e. The firm is a company that has many intangible assets compared to property, plant, and equipment. f. The firm wants to minimize bookkeeping costs by keeping allocation methods simple. g. The firm expects to use the asset heavily in initial years, and less as it grows older. h. The firm expects to use the asset sporadically, but the asset will not wear out unless used. i. Technological obsolescence is a significant factor in estimating the useful life of the asset