Exhibit 23.1




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 16, 2003, appearing
in the  Annual  Report on Form 10-K of ePlus inc.  for the year ended  March 31,
2003.

Deloitte & Touche LLP

McLean Virginia
June 27, 2003