1 EXHIBIT 23 - CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS ---------------------------------- We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Forms S-8 (No. 333-17725, No. 333-05125, No. 33-69782, No. 33-44481 and No. 33-33535) of MICROS Systems, Inc. of our report dated September 3, 1997, appearing on page 26 of this Form 10-K. PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP Linthicum, Maryland September 29, 1997