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                      CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement of our report dated July 24, 1998 on
the May 31, 1998 financial statements of STI Classic Funds, included in
Post-Effective Amendment No. 25 to the Registration Statement on Form N-1A dated
September 28, 1998, and to all references to our firm included in this Form N-14
Registration Statement.


                                        /s/ Arthur Andersen LLP

Philadelphia, PA
February 26, 1999