AP in 2026: Payments, Performance, and the Path Forward

AP in 2026: Payments, Performance, and the Path Forward

Drawing on insights from 194 AP, finance, and P2P leaders, "AP in 2026: Performance, Payments, and the Path Forward" delivers an authoritative benchmark for modernizing cash management and operational performance. Learn how to transition your AP department from a transactional back-office function into a high-impact financial asset.

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Key Takeaways:

Benchmark Your Operations: Evaluate your performance against critical metrics, including per-invoice processing costs ($9.90 average), cycle times, and straight-through processing rates.
Shift to Strategic B2B Payments: Transition away from reactive, timing-based check runs to capture card rebates, early payment discounts, and optimized working capital.
Combat Escalating Payment Fraud: Strengthen your enterprise defense with automated controls and real-time visibility in an environment where 41% of organizations report rising fraud activity.
Combat Escalating Payment Fraud: Strengthen your enterprise defense with automated controls and real-time visibility in an environment where 41% of organizations report rising fraud activity.