Accounts payable is undergoing a fundamental shift. Once seen as a routine, back-office function, AP is now emerging as a critical enabler of finance transformation – driving efficiency, reducing risk, and unlocking real-time insight across the organization. At the heart of this evolution is AP automation.
In 2025, finance leaders are doubling down on digital initiatives that improve agility, accuracy, and control. AP is a clear priority. Manual invoice handling, fragmented workflows, and siloed data are no longer sustainable. From invoice capture and approval to payment and reconciliation, every stage of the AP lifecycle is being reimagined with automation at the core.
Key Factors Accelerating AP Automation
- Rising pressure to reduce operational costs and close faster
- Increased regulatory and audit scrutiny around payment processes
- Higher exposure to payment fraud, supplier risk, and compliance gaps
- The growing demand for real-time analytics and touchless processing
- A tightening market driving demand for efficiency and scalability
At the same time, the technology landscape is evolving rapidly. Intelligent automation, AI-powered data extraction, API integrations, and predictive analytics are becoming more accessible and enterprise-ready. As a result, 2025 marks a turning point – where forward-thinking AP teams can leap ahead with smarter, more strategic automation investments.
At IFOL, we recognize that finance operations leaders need independent, data-backed insights to make confident decisions. That’s why Accounts Payable Automation Trends is our featured focus this month. We’re leading the conversation with brand-new research, live expert analysis, and practical content designed for the AP and finance community.
What to Expect This Month
We’re proud to be sharing the latest trends and developments in AP automation. These insights are backed by our independent research, informed by our community, and designed to support finance professionals through change.
Here’s what you can look forward to:
Live Webinar: 2025 AP Automation Trends Uncovered, June 24th, 2025
Join us as we unveil key findings from our latest research study, providing a first look at the trends shaping the future of AP automation Learn how leading teams are approaching technology, talent, and transformation in the year ahead. Register for the webinar.
Research Report
Following the webinar, we’ll publish the full ‘2025 Accounts Payable Automation Trends’ report. Look out for this comprehensive guide to the data, insights, and expert recommendations helping AP teams benchmark and plan their next steps.
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