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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
We consent to the use in this Registration Statement of Berthel Growth Trust II
on Form N-2 of our reports on the statement of assets and liabilities of
Berthel Growth Trust II dated June 28, 2000 and on the balance sheet of
Berthel Fisher & Company Planning, Inc. dated April 24, 2000, appearing in
the Prospectus, which is part of this Registration Statement.
We also consent to the reference to us under the headings "Independent Public
Accountant" and "Experts" in such Prospectus.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
July 5, 2000
