What’s in the report?
AP teams are under increasing pressure to deliver reliable cashflow data, comply with complex regulations and protect against sophisticated fraud attempts — all while getting used to working alongside AI. But 2026 is also full of opportunities to evolve and improve the AP function.
Ardent Partners’ Accounts Payable 2026: BIG Trends & Predictions Report is your forecast into what’s ahead. It’s your roadmap for navigating changes including:
Moving from AI pilots to comprehensive AI implementation
Ensuring your tech stack can meet global e-invoicing requirements
Maintaining the human touch in an increasingly automated world
About Esker
Esker is the global authority in AI-powered business solutions for the Office of the CFO. Leveraging the latest in automation technologies, Esker's Source-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash solutions optimise working capital and cashflow, enhance decision-making, and drive better collaboration and human-to-human relationships with customers, suppliers and employees.
Since 1985, Esker has helped companies in their efforts to digitally transform business communications, with global headquarters in Lyon, France, and U.S. headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin.