INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT


We consent to the  incorporation  by reference  in  Registration  Statement  No.
333-91909 of ePlus inc. on form S-8 of our report dated June 22, 2001, appearing
in the Annual  Report on Form 10-K of ePlus inc.  For the year ended  March 31,
2001.



McLean Virginia
June 28, 2001