Attached files

file filename
EXCEL - IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT - ASTA FUNDING INCFinancial_Report.xls
10-K - FORM 10-K - ASTA FUNDING INCd268640d10k.htm
EX-31.2 - SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION OF REGISTRANT'S CFO - ASTA FUNDING INCd268640dex312.htm
EX-32.2 - SECTION 906 CERTIFICATION OF REGISTRANT'S CFO - ASTA FUNDING INCd268640dex322.htm
EX-32.1 - SECTION 906 CERTIFICATION OF REGISTRANT'S CEO - ASTA FUNDING INCd268640dex321.htm
EX-21.1 - SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT - ASTA FUNDING INCd268640dex211.htm
EX-31.1 - SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION OF REGISTRANT'S CEO - ASTA FUNDING INCd268640dex311.htm

Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We have issued our reports dated December 14, 2011 with respect to the consolidated financial statements and internal control over financial reporting included in the Annual Report of Asta Funding, Inc. on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2011. We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference of said reports in the Registration Statements of Asta Funding, Inc. on Forms S-8 (File No. 333-142201, effective April 18, 2007, File No. 333-99911, effective September 20, 2002, and File No. 333-38836, effective June 8, 2000); and Form S-3 (File No. 333-166212, effective May 12, 2010).

 

/s/    Grant Thornton LLP

New York, New York
December 14, 2011