The Total Cost of Acquisition (TCA) is a managerial accounting concept that includes all the costs associated with buying goods, services, or assets. [1]
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. [2]
Typically they do not include training, system integration costs that might be considered operational costs.