CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS



We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statement of
Corporate Express, Inc. on Form S-8 (File No. 33-86574) and on Form S-4 (File
No. 333-07909) of our report dated February 21, 1996 on our audit of the
financial statements of Forms and Supplies, Inc. as of December 31, 1995 and
for the year ended December 31, 1995.


HORNE CPA GROUP

/s/ Richard C. Turner
September 19, 1996