Exhibit j
Consent of Independent Accountants
We hereby consent to the use in this Registration Statement on Form N-1A (File
No. 333-47058/811-10161) of our report dated October 27, 2000, relating to the
financial statements of Columbia Strategic Value Fund, Inc., which appear in
such Registration Statement. We also consent to the references to us under the
headings "Accounting Services and Financial Statements" and "Financial
Statements" in such Registration Statement.
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
Portland, Oregon
October 30, 2000
