The AR Trends & Insights Market Report

Accounts Receivable (AR) is evolving, and fast.

In 2025, AR teams face a new set of challenges: rising interest rates, persistent cash flow uncertainty, and pressure to reduce days sales outstanding (DSO) while maintaining customer satisfaction. At the same time, technologies like AI and automation are no longer just “nice-to-haves”, they're becoming critical tools for AR leaders who want to stay competitive.

Despite this shift, most finance teams admit they’re not fully prepared. According to our latest research, 42% of organizations still rely heavily on manual AR processes, and fewer than one in five have implemented advanced forecasting or automation tools. So where does your team stand; and where should it be heading?

Whether you're laying the groundwork for automation or looking to elevate your AR operations with cutting-edge strategies, this report offers a data-driven roadmap to help you thrive in a fast-changing landscape.

Key Takeaways:

• The Foundations of AR Excellence: Recieve a comprehensive overview of the key pillars of AR success. Secure the foundation before scaling and automating.
• AR as a Strategic Lever: Understand why AR is becoming a key lever for liquidity, risk management, and growth, and how top-performing teams are adapting their priorities accordingly.
• Powerful AR Automation: See which AR tasks are being automated successfully, how AI is being applied to collections, forecasting, and dispute resolution, and what separates real transformation from hype.
• Economic Headwinds & DSO Pressure: Explore how rising borrowing costs and customer payment delays are forcing companies to rethink AR strategies.
• Data-Led Decision Making: Discover how AR teams are using predictive analytics to improve cash flow visibility and prioritize accounts with greater precision.
• Global Benchmarking Insights: See how your AR maturity stacks up against peers in your region and industry.

Don’t let outdated processes hold your AR team back. Download the full report and get practical insights, benchmark data, and expert perspectives to elevate your AR strategy for 2025 and beyond.