Exhibit 23


   INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


   We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements
   Numbers  33-16989,  33-65231,  33-65251,  and  33-63912 all on Form S-8
   pertaining to the Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. 1996 Stock Option Plan,
   Employee  Stock  Purchase  Plan,  Non-Qualified  Stock Option Plan  and
   401(k) Employee Stock Ownership Plan, respectively, of our report dated
   August 21, 2001,  appearing  in  the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Jack
   Henry & Associates, Inc. for the year ended June 30, 2001.


   /s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

   St Louis, Missouri
   September 25, 2001