EX-23.(A) 3 v95801pexv23wxay.txt EXHIBIT 23.(A) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Prospectuses of the Seasons and Seasons Select II Variable Annuities, which constitute part of this Registration Statement on Form S-3, of our report dated March 29, 2004 appearing on page F-2 of AIG SunAmerica Life Assurance Company's (formerly, Anchor National Life Insurance Company) Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003. We consent to the incorporation by reference of our report dated June 20, 2003, relating to the financial statements of Variable Annuity Account Five of AIG SunAmerica Life Assurance Company in such Prospectuses. We also consent to the reference to us under the heading "Independent Accountants" in such Prospectuses. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Los Angeles, California April 20, 2004