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AP Trends & Predictions for 2026

From going all-in on AI to global regulatory changes, here’s what’s new, what’s now and what’s next in the world of accounts payable (AP).

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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

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Esker, the leading AI Automation Suite for the Office of the CFO, offers Source-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash solutions built to optimize working capital and cashflow, enhance decision-making, and drive smarter growth strategies. Offering 40+ years of industry knowledge, Esker operates in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific with global headquarters in Lyon, France, and U.S. headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin.

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