Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Participants and Administrator of
The Prudential Employee Savings Plan
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form S-8 File No.333-75242) pertaining to The Prudential Employee Savings Plan (the Plan), of our report dated June 19, 2008, with respect to the financial statements and schedule (modified cash basis) of the Plan included in this Annual Report (Form 11K) for the year ended December 31, 2007.
/s/ Thompson, Cobb, Bazilio & Associates
Thompson, Cobb, Bazilio & Associates
Washington, D.C.
June 26, 2008