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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this Form N-1A filing of our auditors' reports on the financial
statements of the Boston Balanced Fund, Walden Social Equity Fund and Walden
Social Balanced Fund of the Coventry Group dated May 16, 2000 and to all
references to our Firm included in or made a part of this Post-Effective
Amendment No. 71 Form N-1A filing.
Arthur Andersen LLP
Columbus, Ohio
June 26, 2000
