Difference between Accounting Concepts and Conventions

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Concepts tend to be written in the accounting standards whereas conventions are not and are assumed.

Examples of concepts would be: Accruals concept, Prudence concept.
Examples of conventions would be: double entry, accounting equation (assets - liabilities = capital)

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