EXHIBIT 23.1


Avert, Inc.
301 Remington Street
Fort Collins, CO  80524


                          INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S CONSENT

     We consent to the  incorporation  by reference of our report dated February
24, 1998  accompanying  the financial  statements of Avert,  Inc to the Form S-8
Registration  Statement  of  Avert,  Inc.  and to the  use of our  name  and the
statements with respect to us, as appearing  under the heading  "Experts" in the
Registration Statement.



                                        /s/ Hein + Associates LLP



                                        HEIN + ASSOCIATES LLP

                                        Denver, Colorado
                                        June 5, 1998