Exhibit 23.1




                         Consent of Independent Auditors


We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form
S-8 No. 333-42145) pertaining to The A Consulting Team, Inc. 1997 Stock Option
and Award Plan and Registration Statements on Form S-3 Nos. 333-38330, 333-42744
and 333-51084, of our report dated February 21, 2001, with respect to the
consolidated financial statements of The A Consulting Team, Inc. included in the
Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2000.




                                                               ERNST & YOUNG LLP


New York, New York
March 30, 2001