The Shift to Valuing Intangible Assets

The video discusses the shift from a traditional MBA mindset focused on tangible assets to a modern approach emphasizing intangible assets like goodwill and reputation. It highlights the increasing importance of these intangibles in a company's market value, especially in tech companies like Facebook and Apple. The video also covers the evolving standards in business reporting, driven by stakeholders' demand for transparency in financial, social, and environmental performance. It introduces international standards like the IRS and SASB, which aim to integrate social and environmental criteria with traditional financial reporting, indicating a significant change in accounting and finance practices.

What is the traditional MBA mindset regarding company valuation?

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How are intangible assets impacting the value of companies like Facebook and Apple?

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What are stakeholders increasingly asking companies regarding their performance?

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What changes are being led by organizations like the IRS and SASB in accounting and finance?

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How is the integration of social and environmental criteria with financial information being approached?

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