AI in Accounts Payable – What’s Real, What’s Next

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept in finance — it’s transforming Accounts Payable right now. In this webinar, SoftCo’s David Smyth (Senior Product Manager) and Peter Briggs (AI Architect) break down the real impact AI is having on AP operations today, and what the next evolution toward autonomous finance will look like.

You’ll discover how finance teams are reducing manual work, accelerating invoice processing, increasing accuracy, and gaining real-time insights thanks to intelligent automation. The presenters explore the current state of AI adoption across the industry, highlight the high-impact use cases driving ROI, and explain why only a small percentage of AP teams are fully leveraging the technology today.

The session also provides a forward-looking view of where AI is taking Accounts Payable — from self-learning systems to real-time compliance, predictive insights, and the foundation of autonomous finance. Whether you're evaluating AP automation or preparing for the next step in your AI journey, this webinar delivers practical examples, industry data, and clear guidance on what’s working, what’s not, and what’s coming next.

What You’ll Learn

The real state of AI adoption in AP today — and why usage has surged
Where AI is delivering the greatest impact (data extraction, matching, fraud detection, analytics)
How leading organizations are achieving major time and cost savings with AI
Practical examples of AI improving accuracy, cycle times, and touchless rates
What the future of AP looks like — from intelligent systems to autonomous finance
Why responsible, explainable AI is essential for the future of finance

If you’re a CFO, Finance Director, Controller, AP Manager, or part of a finance transformation team, this webinar will help you understand how AI can strengthen your AP operations today — and how to prepare for what’s coming next.
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