EX-23 4 0004.txt CONSENT OF GRANT THORNTON CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS We have issued our report dated October 20, 2000, accompanying the consolidated financial statements included in the Annual Report of First Independence Corporation and Subsidiary on Form 10-KSB for the year ended September 30, 2000. We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference of said report in the Registration Statements of First Independence Corporation on Forms S-8 (File No. 33-58095, effective March 13, 1995 and File No. 33-75404, effective February 16, 1994). GRANT THORNTON LLP /s/ Grant Thornton LLP Wichita, Kansas December 29, 2000