IFOL report: Accounts payable automation trends 2026

Automation and AI continue to reshape accounts payable, but many organisations are still balancing new technology investments with persistent manual processes. The Accounts Payable Automation Trends 2026 report, from the Institute of Financial Operations & Leadership (IFOL) and sponsored by SAP Concur, explores how finance leaders are approaching automation, where AI is gaining traction, and the opportunities ahead for AP teams.

Download the full report for insights into AP automation and AI adoption trends, how organisations are applying AI across invoice capture, approvals, and fraud detection, and the benefits finance leaders expect as AP becomes more efficient, connected, and strategic.