Ramp Wants to Be the Federal Spend Card, Interview with Mark Koziel

May 1, 2025

Mark Koziel, CEO of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, dives into critical issues facing CPAs, including shocking restrictions on their professional title by some firms. He discusses the economic ramifications of tariff policies, which push corporations to adopt cost-cutting measures. The conversation also touches on plans to eliminate the PCAOB, the emergence of alternative CPA pathways across various states, and Ramp's ambition to revolutionize federal spend management.

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Ramp Targets Federal Spend Market

Ramp is pursuing a significant $700 billion federal spend management contract with backing from political insiders.
Their strategy mirrors private sector efficiency formulas to reduce government spending waste, signaling a new tech-driven approach in federal procurement.

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Centralized Procurement Opportunity

The current federal SmartPay program uses multiple cards for different business lines, but lacks centralized procurement.
Ramp proposes a unified dashboard for government spending to improve transparency and cost efficiency.

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Tariffs Create Corporate Uncertainty

Tariff uncertainty has led major corporations to cut costs, delay investments, and reduce travel.
This unpredictability puts pressure on finance teams trying to forecast in a volatile political environment.

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