Exhibit (j)(4)
------- 27955 Clemens Road
M&I McCurdy Westlake, Ohio 44145
(LOGO) & Associates Phone: (440) 835-8500
------- CPA's, Inc. Fax: (440) 835-1093
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS ---------------------------------------------------
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our report
dated April 13, 2000 and to all references to our firm included in or made a
part of this Post Effective Amendment No. 45 to the Registration Statement of
Firstar Funds, Inc.
McCurdy & Associates CPA's, Inc.
September 15, 2000