EXHIBIT 23.1

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the  incorporation  by reference  in  Registration  Statement  No.
333-21295 of ePlus inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated June 23, 2000  appearing
in this  Annual  Report on form 10-K of ePlus inc.  for the year ended March 31,
2000.

/s/Deloitte & Touche LLP
McLean, VA
June 29, 2000