EXHIBIT 99.14(a)


                        CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS



We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Fiscal Year End and
Financial Statements" and to the incorporation by reference of our report dated
December 17, 2001 with respect to the financial statements of the ABN AMRO Funds
in the Registration Statement (Form N-14) and related Prospectus/Proxy Statement
of ABN AMRO Funds filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in this
Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933.



                                             ERNST & YOUNG LLP



Chicago, Illinois
March 18, 2002