EXHIBIT 99.23(J)
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
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We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration
Statement on Form N-1A of our report dated October 6, 2000, relating to the
financial statements and financial highlights, which appears in the August 31,
2000 Annual Report of the Heritage Capital Appreciation Trust, which is also
incorporated by reference into the Registration Statement. We also consent to
the references to us under the headings "Financial Highlights" and "Independent
Certified Public Accountants" in such Registration Statement.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Tampa, Florida
December 28, 2000
