Moving Beyond “Good Enough” AP Automation
Insights from 200+ finance leaders reveal what teams are getting right, where they’re still struggling, & why a unified approach to AP automation is key to closing the gaps.
What the research reveals
Unlock key insights every finance leader needs to boost efficiency, reduce risk, and transform accounts payable into a strategic growth driver.
Unsustainable workloads
Half of teams are managing 5,000+ invoices per month, and their AP processes aren’t built to keep up.
Partial automation limits
Most organizations rely on fragmented AP automation where manual work, visibility gaps, and risk remain.
Limited visibility
Closing the books and manual reporting are weighing teams down and limit confident decision-making.
Frequently Asked Questions
Half of finance teams are processing 5,000 or more invoices each month. One in four are managing 10,000 or more.
Today, 93% of finance teams have at least some automation in their AP processes. But most take a blended approach that combines automation with manual processes.
Some of the most common use cases for AP automation include invoice status tracking, duplicate detection, and matching invoices to purchase orders.
Manual data entry is the most significant pain point. Inconsistent processes and integration challenges are other common themes.
41% of organizations have experienced invoice fraud or overpayment in the past year. The true number is likely higher as fraud isn’t always detected.
Cost is the most common concern, followed by integration complexity and uncertainty around ROI.
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