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EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 36 MIN

Is 19th Century Accounting Why the ‘Bad Guy’ Wins in Capitalism?

from Enterprise Explores · host BFM Media

Is modern corporate law rigged to reward the “bad guy” in business? While we often blame greed, the real culprit might be a 150 year old legal straightjacket that forces leaders to prioritise short term returns over long term stability.According to Jason Piper of ACCA, these  19th century rules created a legal ceiling that rewards firms for externalising costs while penalising those that build genuine value.Tune In To Find OutLegal Ceiling: Why rules designed for the Industrial Revolution act as a straitjacket for modern leaders and the room you actually have to break free.Subsidising the Bad Guy: How current accounting standards allow polluting firms to externalise costs and appear more profitable than their sustainable rivals.The Six Capitals: A framework to move beyond financial data and quantify the intangible trust that actually sustains your business.Value Orchestration: Why the next generation of finance professionals must move from recording history to managing the future drivers of performance.The First Five: A practical strategy to identify the non financial factors that most directly impact your long term cash flows.Image credit: ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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