CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
We hereby consent to the use in this Registration Statement on Form N-1A of
our report dated October 31, 2000, relating to the financial statements and
per-share data and ratios of New Perspective Fund, which appears in such
Registration Statement. We also consent to the references to us under the
headings "Financial Highlights", "Independent Accountants", and
"Prospectuses and Reports to Shareholders" in such Registration Statement.
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
Los Angeles, California
November 27, 2000
