HARTFORD, CT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 1, 2005—Dana (Rick) Richardson, chief executive officer of Richardson Media & Technologies, LLC, was named to Accounting Today’s “2005 Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting" list. He is among an elite roster of accountants, attorneys, regulators, senators, attorneys general and educators.

Accounting Today was established in 1987 and is published for professionals in the tax and accounting industries. The publication provides news and analysis on developments and trends in the marketplace. The Top 100, established 12 years ago, was created to recognize leaders who bring their experience and authority to the advancement of the accounting profession.

Each year the editorial staff at Accounting Today draws up a broad list of candidates which is painstakingly whittled down to 100. Readers submit suggestions for inclusion as well. Richardson was selected because he is a nationally recognized and sought-after speaker on the future of technology. “This lifetime achievement award winner was honored by the AICPA for his major contribution to accounting technology,” stated Accounting Today.