..... cost is the total cost of obtaining a property, equipment or client; when used in reference to a property or equipment it includes incentives, discounts, and closing costs but excludes sales tax, and in terms of obtaining a new client it refers to promotion costs such as list rental fees and direct-mailing.

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..... cost is the total cost of obtaining a property, equipment or client; when used in reference to a property or equipment it includes incentives, discounts, and closing costs but excludes sales tax, and in terms of obtaining a new client it refers to promotion costs such as list rental fees and direct-mailing. (*) Acquisition (*) Attainment (*) Procurement (*) Purchase

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