1 EXHIBIT 23(A) CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (Nos. 33-185, 33-33889, 33-54989, 33-64147, 333-62515 and 333-42143) of H&R Block, Inc. of our reports dated June 15, 1999 relating to the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule, which are incorporated by reference in and appear in this Form 10-K, respectively. /s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Kansas City, Missouri July 28, 1999