Two/three wrongs don't make a right
For sure the auditors did not do a good job - for sure HP over paid and probably should never have bought Autonomy at any price.
But if, as the court proceedings allege Autonomy were involved in serious fraud. Then fraud is fraud and justice should take its course.
Surely the best we can hope for is for better due diligence in the future, and if found guilty, more caution from those considering a fraudulent path in the future?
Biting the hand that feeds IT
