Bank of America (BAC) 8-K 2011 FY Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Exhibit 23 (a)

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in:

• the Registration Statements on Form S-3 (Nos. 333-175599; 333-158663; and 333-64450);

• the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (Nos. 333-163002; 333-157085; 333-133566; 333-121513; 333-69849; 333-81810; 333-53664; 333-102043; 333-102852; 333-65209; 033-45279; 002-80406; 333-02875; 033-60695; 333-58657; 333-167797; and 333-168441);

• and the Post-Effective Amendments on Form S-8 to Registration Statements on Form S-4 (Nos. 333-153771; 333-149204; 333-127124; 333-110924; 033-43125; 033-55145; 033-63351; 033-62069; 033-62208; 333-16189; 333-60553; and 333-40515)

of Bank of America Corporation of our report dated February 23, 2012, except with respect to our opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements insofar as it relates to the effects of changes in segments discussed in Note 26, for which the date is May 4, 2012,relating to the financial statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Charlotte, North Carolina

May 4, 2012