EXHIBIT 23.5(a)

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
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We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement of
CUC International, Inc. on Form S-4 of our report dated March 13, 1995, 
appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Advance Ross Corporation for the
year ended December 31, 1994, and to the reference to us under the heading
"Experts" in the Proxy Statement of Sierra On-Line, Inc., which is part of
this Registration Statement.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Chicago, Illinois
June 17, 1996