Rick Richardson Announces Retirement

Rick Richardson has announced his retirement from the accounting profession. The CPA, who also holds the CITP and CGMA certifications from the AICPA, has been a familiar face to generations of accounting professionals from his frequent keynote speaking engagements at trade shows and conferences across the nation for more than 40 years.

Most recently the CEO and founder of the consultancy Richardson Media & Technologies, Rick worked for Ernst & Young for 28 years, including as the firm’s national director of technology. He was inducted into the Accounting Hall of Fame by CPA Practice Advisor in 2012, has been named to the AICPA’s Technology 100, and has been included in Accounting Today’s 100 Most Influential People in Accounting several times. He also was a member of CPA Practice Advisor‘s Thought Leader Symposium since its inception.

“Rick Richardson has been a positive influence to the CPA profession for over 40 years,” said Randy Johnston, the founder of NMGI and also a member of the Accounting Hall of Fame and Most Influential People in Accounting. “His insights have helped thousands of people make better technology decisions. It has been a pleasure to utilize Rick’s vast knowledge of the industry while enjoying his sense of humor and unique insights. And now that you have extra time to take more cruises in retirement, Rick: Bon Voyage!”