MONEYWEB app instead? Deloitte’s informal dealings with a fallen UK tech darling exemplify this. By Chris Hughes, Bloomberg Opinion 12 Jan 2021 00:01 The debacle strengthens the case for having a smaller, challenger firm come in alongside a Big Four auditor. Image: Shutterstock The UK arm of Deloitte got a record fine from Britainâs accounting watchdog in September. With the full judgment against the firm laid bare last week, you can see why. If there was ever proof that auditors can get too close to their clients, itâs the accounting giantâs handling of former UK technology darling Autonomy Corp.