EXHIBIT 23(b)

                         [HORNE CPA GROUP LETTERHEAD]




                                          November 14, 1996



We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Form S-8 registration 
statement of Corporate Express, Inc. 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.

                                         Sincerely,

                                         HORNE CPA GROUP

                                         /s/ Arvil R. Stanford
                           
                                         Arvil R. Stanford
                                         Shareholder