Transfer software to a new Mac?

I am upgrading my macbook to a macbook pro and I have some applications that were downloaded.
Can I simply "burn a disc" from within the applications folder and use it to install on new computer?
Also, does anyone know how Apple Care works if you upgrade, I still have 2 years on my current computer, can that transfer or does it have to stay with computer?
Thanks for your time,
jb

For the Final Cut, if you bought it in DVD just delete it off the old system and install in on the new one. If you bought it from the Mac App Store, again delete it off the old system and log in with the same Apple ID you used to buy it and download it to the new system.
Can't say what the policy for Office is.
BTW you might want to look at What to do before selling or giving away your Mac - Support - Apple
regards

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