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Smart Account helps with better tracking of licenses, particularly when you mix C1 and non-C1 licenses. And yes, C1 licenses purchased on older controllers can be moved to newer controllers (e.g. 5520) using license portability benefit of Cisco ONE.
When you order a C1 controller, you will have to purchase some C1 AP licenses (either perpetual or subscription). You can add a-la-carte AP licenses on top of this. However, on wave 2 controllers (5520/8540/3504 and any new ones that come in the futu...