Rider Alumnus Donald Richards Honored at Accounting Hall of Fame Dinner

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Front row, left to right: Frank Sonnenberg, Clair Raubenstine, Steve Cosgrove; Back row, left to right: Donald Richards, Kathleen Gorman, Nancy Gorman, John Layton

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ (06/13/2011)(readMedia)-- Donald Richards '70 of Livingston, N.J., was one of six Rider University alumni recently recognized for making significant contributions in the field of accounting, enhancing the image of accountants, and making noteworthy volunteer efforts outside the workplace.

Rider's Accounting Advisory Council welcomed and honored its inaugural class at its Accounting Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony on May 11 at Pines Manor Restaurant in Edison, N.J. More than 160 attendees attended the evening event, which honored Rider alumni who have distinguished themselves in the accounting profession. Proceeds from the dinner will help fund student scholarships.

Timothy Tracy '90, a partner at Ernst & Young LLP and assistant chair of the Accounting Advisory Council, presented Richards with the Achievement in Public Accounting award. Richards recently retired from Ernst & Young LLP after 39 years of service to the firm. While there, he served many large multinational companies, providing auditing and accounting, tax advisory and other business related services.

In addition to his direct client service responsibilities, Richards served as the industry segment leader for the Automotive and Industrial products portion of the firm's practice in the New York metropolitan area, where he was responsible for developing and implementing client service strategy for the area's client base. Following his assignment as industry segment leader, Richards was the managing partner for the firm's practice in Princeton, N.J. for five years before transferring to the Metropark office in Woodbridge, N.J.

The rest of the honorees included John Layton '66 (Achievement in Governmental or Not-for-Profit Accounting); Stephen J. Cosgrove M.B.A. '77 (Achievement in Corporate Accounting/Finance); Frank Sonnenberg '77 (Achievement for Service to the Community); Clair Raubenstine '63 (Lifetime Achievement); and Professor John Gorman '59 (Faculty Lifetime Achievement).