Pinte Ltd has just acquired IT equipment for a sum of $3 million. The accounting period for Pinte Ltd runs from January 1 to December 31 each year. The equipment was bought in the second half of the year on July 1, 20X1. Installation costs amounted to $300,000 and other costs to set up the equipment amounted to $700,000. The useful life of the equipment is estimated as 4 years with a salvage value of $500,000.

Advise Pinte Ltd on how it should depreciate the non-current asset. You should use appropriate calculations to support your answer (for reducing balance use 40% per annum). You should also identify any other financial and non-financial considerations that Pinte Ltd must make in arriving at its decision.