AP at a Breaking Point: What 2026 Will Demand

About this episode

This episode discusses how AI, fraud, and rising expectations are transforming the Accounts Payable role by 2026.

Accounts Payable is no longer just about processing invoices. In this episode of The Payments Podcast, host Owen McDonald talks with Mark Brousseau of the Institute of Finance and Management about how AI, fraud, and rising expectations are redefining the AP role in 2026. They explore where AI is delivering fast wins today, why traditional fraud controls are no longer enough, and how redesigning procure‑to‑pay can turn AP into a strategic engine for insight, control, and business value. #AccountsPayable #AIinFinance #FraudPrevention #ProcureToPay #B2BPayments

People in this episode

Host: Owen McDonald

Guest: Mark Brousseau

Topics covered

• Accounts Payable
• AI
• Fraud Prevention
• Procure-to-Pay
• B2B Payments

Keywords

• Accounts Payable
• AI in Finance
• Fraud
• Procure-to-Pay
• Business Value
• Financial Management

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Institute of Finance and Management

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