How to Turn an AP Maturity Assessment Into a Business Case

AP issues rarely start in AP. Late approvals, invoice exceptions, duplicate invoices, poor PO discipline, ad hoc payments, and weak supplier controls all create a knock-on effect on working capital, cash forecasting, and payment performance. In a market shaped by tighter liquidity, rising scrutiny, and ongoing e-invoicing change, a clear baseline is the starting point for understanding where your process is falling short and what it is really costing the business.

In this exclusive session, Interpath and SoftCo walk through the AP maturity assessment process we run with organisations and show how it translates into a stronger business case for change. You will see how the assessment helps surface process gaps, benchmark current performance, and connect the dots between AP efficiency, working capital, and cash visibility. We also show how the outputs come together in practice: a calibrated maturity score, a prioritized 3-year roadmap, and a clear ROI model that supports internal buy-in.

What we’ll cover:

• Why AP process issues create working capital and cash forecasting problems
• The red flags that show your process is reactive, not controlled
• What the maturity assessment measures and what the score tells you
• How process gaps turn into a prioritized 3-year improvement plan
• How the ROI model is built to support a stronger business case
• Where quick wins typically sit across process, compliance, and supplier terms