Keith Lupton is a Partner in Ernst & Young's Assurance Practice, bringing over 25 years of experience in audit, accounting, and business advisory services, particularly within financial markets. Since joining Ernst & Young in May 2002, Keith has held significant roles including Senior Manager in the Pacific Southwest Financial Services Industry Audit Practice, focusing on banking, mortgage insurance, private equity, and hedge funds. Prior to Ernst & Young, Keith served as Senior Manager and Manager at Arthur Andersen from 1991 to 2002, where responsibilities also included similar auditing and advisory roles. Keith holds a BA in Business Economics from UC Santa Barbara, completed in 1991.