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Exhibit (14)(a)
Consent of Ernst & Young, LLP
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S CONSENT
We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Financial Highlights"
in the Prospectus included in Post-Effective Amendment No. 35 to the
Registration Statement on Form N-14 (No. 33-24848) of Fifth Third Funds and to
the use of our report dated September 22, 1999, incorporated by reference
therein.
/s/ Ernst & Young, LLP
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Ernst & Young, LLP
Cincinnati, Ohio
July 24, 2000
