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Exhibit (j)(3)
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in Post-Effective Amendment
No. 55 to the Registration Statement of Armada Funds on Form N-1A (File No.
811-4416) of our report dated July 22, 1999 relating to the financial statements
and financial highlights appearing in the May 31, 1999 Annual Report to the
Shareholders of the Parkstone Group of Funds, which are also incorporated by
reference into the Registration Statement. We also consent to the
references to our Firm under the caption "Auditors" in the Statement of
Additional Information.
/s/ PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP
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PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Columbus, Ohio
December 28, 2000
