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AP Metrics that Matter in 2026, Pt. 1: The State of AP

By John Yuva August 25, 2026Best Practices, Process, Research, Technology

For more than two decades, Ardent Partners’ annual State of Accounts Payable research has tracked the evolution of Accounts Payable from a transactional back-office function into an increasingly strategic contributor…

AP Listicle: Best-in-Class AP Operations Benefit the CFO in Six Ways

By John Yuva July 21, 2026Best Practices, Process

Chief financial officers continue to face some of the most significant challenges in decades, particularly in accounts payable (AP). With the primary goals to maintain cash flow and strengthen supplier…

AI, Automation, and Supplier Strategy Redefining Modern Accounts Payable

By Andrew Bartolini July 14, 2026Best Practices, Research

In recent years, accounts payable (AP) and procurement teams have sharpened their focus on supplier management as a strategic lever for delivering value. As procure-to-pay (P2P) functions mature, they face…

State of ePayables (Part Nine): AP Benchmarks and Best-in-Class Performance

By Andrew Bartolini January 22, 2026Best Practices, Research, Technology

[Editor’s Note: Ardent Partners recently published its Accounts Payable-themed report, “The State of ePayables 2025: AP's Unfinished Journey.” Over the next several weeks, this site will feature our series highlighting key…

State of ePayables (Part Eight): AP Looks to Increase Automation Across Processes

By Andrew Bartolini January 22, 2026Best Practices, Solution Providers, Technology

State of ePayables (Part Seven): AI Gaining Adoption

By Andrew Bartolini January 8, 2026Best Practices, Research, Technology

The Expanding Influence of AP — Data, Partnerships, and AI Are Reshaping the Function

By Andrew Bartolini December 30, 2025Best Practices, Process, Research, Technology

If there is a single message I want business and finance leaders to take away from the State of ePayables 2025 Report, it's that accounts payable has become one of…

AP’s Unfinished Journey — Why 2025 Marks a Pivotal Moment for Accounts Payable

By Andrew Bartolini December 18, 2025Best Practices, Research, Technology

As I reflect on the findings from the 20th annual State of ePayables Report, one theme rises above all others: Accounts payable is still on an unfinished journey. That phrase…

2025 AP Honors Profile: Accelerating AP Transformation at Intuit: How Gen AI and Intelligent Automation Are Powering Faster Payments and Global Scalability

By John Yuva December 11, 2025Best Practices, Process, Solution Providers, Technology

The third-annual AP Honors Ceremony celebrated the accounts payable profession and recognized excellence in the field. During the ceremony, Ardent Partners presented awards for outstanding performance and execution in the…

2025 AP Honors Profile: Basware Redefines Intelligent Finance Through AI Innovation

By John Yuva December 4, 2025Best Practices, Process, Technology