They're really good guys...

... and have been for more than 100 years; this crime is an aberration.  That's how I interpret this statement: "The wrongdoing in this case by a small group of professionals at E&Y represented a deviation from the more than 100-year history of ethical and professional conduct by E&Y and its partners.” It concluded a "Statement of Facts" by the Department of Justice documenting a deal made with Ernst and Young with regard to illegal tax shelters devised by E&Y for about 200 clients who managed to avoid about $2 billion in taxes.  The first instance of the crime was in 1999.  E&Y has been negotiating a settlement since 2004 and they have to pay only $123,000,000.  No interest.  Another good deal for the moneyed crowd.