--- title: Ivalua | Ardent Partner' Accounts Payable Metrics that Matter description: Download this Ardent Partners’ report to learn about the top challenges holding AP teams back and learn how to modernize your organization’s AP operations. --- [![Ivalua-Procurement-Software](https://info.ivalua.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ivalua-Procurement-Software.webp?width=180&name=Ivalua-Procurement-Software.webp "Ivalua-Procurement-Software")](https://www.ivalua.com) # **Accounts Payable Metrics that Matter** *Overcoming COVID-19 Challenges & Embracing the Top Strategies for 2021* ![LP-Header-Ardent-Metrics-That-Matter-report (1)-min](https://info.ivalua.com/hs-fs/hubfs/LP-Header-Ardent-Metrics-That-Matter-report%20(1)-min.jpg?width=830&name=LP-Header-Ardent-Metrics-That-Matter-report%20(1)-min.jpg "LP-Header-Ardent-Metrics-That-Matter-report (1)-min") Virtually every company has been affected by the COVID-19 crisis, and especially Accounts Payable (AP) teams who have had to learn how to operate remotely. While 97% of all AP departments were affected, only 28% reported an extraordinary or significant impact, compared to 69% reporting some impact. Why the difference? Some AP departments were already automated and better prepared to work in a decentralized environment. Download this Ardent Partners’ report to learn about: - The top challenges holding AP teams back - Current AP data trends - The AP outlook for 2021 - How to modernize your organization’s AP operations    AP is moving toward a digital future; download this report now to position your team for future success. ### View Report © 2026 [Ivalua Inc](https://www.ivalua.com). All rights reserved. [Legal notice](https://www.ivalua.com/legal) - - - - ![](https://dc.ads.linkedin.com/collect/?pid=39012&fmt=gif)