When it comes to making and accepting payments, things are changing at a breakneck speed. With cloud coverage, mobile solution and big data, CFO’s and their accounting teams have a lot to attain as they move towards a more integrated and comprehensive view of the financial picture. As the trends in Accounts Payable (AP) align perfectly with those in technology, 2017 seems to be a great year for businesses of all sizes to implement AP software solutions. Mobile solutions are accelerating and improving communications, enabling AP department to access data, seek approvals and process work in time. Internet of Things is enhancing AP authorization process, reducing pen and ink signatures and printed forms. Cloud-based systems are helping fintechs in automating the AP process of businesses to access and leverage business-critical data across the enterprise. The future of AP is closely tied to a business’s technical resources, automation of AP process and the estimated ROI. With over hundreds of AP Software Solution providers in the industry today, finding the right solution is often critical for businesses. Our distinguished panel comprising of CEOs, CIOs, VCs, analysts and CFO Tech Outlook editorial board has selected the Top 10 AP Solution Providers of 2017 with the ability to develop innovative technologies while offering outstanding computing speed. In our selection process, we looked at the vendors’ capabilities to fulfill the need for cost-effective and concrete solutions that add value to the AP landscape. In this edition of CFO Tech Outlook, we bring to you the “Top 10 Accounts Payable Solution Providers - 2017.”