Total cost of acquisition

Total cost of acquisition (TCA) is a managerial accounting concept that includes all the costs associated with buying goods, services, or assets. Standard definitions

Generally, it is the net price plus other costs needed to purchase the item and get it to the point of use. These other costs can include: the item's purchasing costs (closing, research, accounting, commissions, legal fees), transportation, preparation and installation costs. Paquette, Larry, (2004). The Sourcing Solution. AMAMOC, New York, 109-115

Typically they do not include training, system integration costs that might be considered operational costs.

See also Total cost Total cost of ownership Procurement

References

External links Business Dictionary The Sourcing Solution, (Google books) Example of application of acquisition costs