This eBook is a compilation of the industry’s best and most widely used accounts payable industry benchmarks captured in Ardent Partners’ annual (2025) AP survey.
The world of accounts payable (AP) is poised for a transformative year, driven by the accelerating forces of artificial intelligence (“AI”), advanced automation, and the growing recognition of AP’s potential to deliver a measurable operational and financial impact.
Since the pandemic began, AP has emerged as a strategic cornerstone for businesses looking to streamline operations, enhance cash flow management, and bolster profitability. AI-powered solutions are helping to redefine the function; the need for smarter cash management and stronger supplier relationships are also aiding the cause.
In this new age, smart executives have identified AP as an area of investment and a lever for driving strategic value. This attention has empowered many AP teams to move beyond transactional tasks, embracing roles that directly influence financial performance and operational excellence. The absolute potential for change in 2025 alone, while daunting at times, makes it a very exciting time to be working in AP.
Ardent Partners’ AP Metrics that Matter in 2025 is a compilation of the industry’s best and most widely used accounts payable benchmarks captured in Ardent’s most recent state of the market research. The data presented in this eBook represents the experience, performance, perspectives, and intentions of 212 AP professionals and their organizations.
