EX-23 16 exhibit23-1.txt CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS EXHIBIT 23.1 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 333-63046) of Financial Industries Corporation of our report dated July 29, 2005 appearing on page F-2 of this Form 10-K. __________________________________________ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Dallas, Texas July 29, 2005 - 1 -