Access Bank Plc has announced an audited Profit Before Tax (PBT) of N7.0 billion for the half year ended September 31, 2007, underscoring the bank’s increased profitability and commitment to delivering superior returns to its shareholders. The Bank has consistently undertaken two audit exercises annually by its external auditor, Messrs. KPMG Professional Services.

This according to a statement from Access Bank is a practice that highlights the Bank’s commitment to high standards of corporate governance and international best practices. The audited half year results recently approved by the Central Bank and released on the floor of the Nigerian Stock Exchange, showed gross earnings of N23.43 billion, representing an increase of 106 per cent over the performance for the corresponding period last year.