Exhibit 99.1

  AMERICAN SOFTWARE PROVIDES UPDATE ON ITS NASDAQ LISTING STATUS AND FILING OF
                                    FORM 10-K

     ATLANTA, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Software, Inc. (Nasdaq:
AMSAE) today provided an update on matters relating to the listing of its Common
Stock on The Nasdaq Stock Market and filing of its fiscal 2005 Form 10-K.

     On July 18, 2005, the Company announced the receipt of a Nasdaq Staff
Determination letter, which indicated that the Company's stock was subject to
delisting from The Nasdaq Stock Market for failure to timely file the Company's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended April 30, 2005. The Company
appeared before the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Panel on August 11, 2005, at
which time the Company formally requested an exception to the Nasdaq listing
requirement concerning filing public reports (the "Requested Exception") to
permit the Company to file the required annual report and file any required
restatements of quarterly financial statements without its shares being
delisted. By letter dated August 26, 2005, the Company received the
determination of the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Panel (the "Panel") granting
the Requested Exception through October 14, 2005, subject to certain conditions,
including that the Company file, by October 14, 2005, its Form 10- K for the
fiscal year ended April 30, 2005 and all required amendments to its Form 10-Q
quarterly reports.

     In its determination, the Panel reserved the right to reconsider the terms
of its exception. The Nasdaq Listing and Hearing Review Council may, on its own
motion, determine to review any Panel decision within 45 calendar days after
issuance of the decision. Assuming there is no such reconsideration or review,
the Company's stock will not be delisted for failure to timely file the required
annual 2005 report provided that the Company meets the required conditions noted
above.

     The Panel's notice also stated that an "E" will continue to be appended to
the end of the Company's common stock trading symbol, making the symbol "AMSAE,"
pending a determination that the Company is fully compliant with Nasdaq's filing
requirements and has evidenced compliance with all other requirements for
continued listing on the Nasdaq Stock Market.

     Taking into account delays relating to these corrections, including the
impact on completing the Company's fiscal 2005 audit and the Sarbanes-Oxley
certification process, the Company currently estimates that it will file its
annual report on Form 10-K, along with the amended third quarter reports on Form
10-Q, on or prior to October 14, 2005. The Company can provide no assurance,
however, that it will be able to meet the October 14, 2005 filing deadline.

     The Company's Form 10-Q for its first fiscal quarter in fiscal 2006, ended
July 31, 2005, is due to be filed by September 9, 2005. Because the Company will
not have filed its Fiscal 2005 Form 10-K by that date, it will not be possible
for the Company to file its first quarter Form 10-Q on a timely basis, even
though the accounting changes discussed above will not affect the first quarter
financial statements. This is expected to result in an additional Nasdaq Staff
Determination letter to the Company. The receipt of such a letter will be
announced at that time.

     About American Software, Inc.

     Headquartered in Atlanta, American Software develops, markets and supports
one of the industry's most comprehensive offerings of integrated business
applications, including supply chain management, Internet commerce, financial,
warehouse management and manufacturing packages. e-Intelliprise(TM) is an
ERP/supply chain management suite, which leverages Internet connectivity and
includes multiple manufacturing methodologies. American Software owns 89% of



Logility, Inc. (Nasdaq: LGTY), a leading provider of collaborative supply chain
solutions that help small, medium, large and Fortune 1000 companies realize
substantial bottom-line results in record time. Logility is proud to serve such
customers as Avery Dennison Corporation, Bissell, Huhtamaki UK, Hyundai Motor
America, Leviton Manufacturing Company, McCain Foods, Pernod- Ricard, Sigma
Aldrich and Under Armour Performance Apparel. New Generation Computing Inc.
(NGC), a wholly owned subsidiary of American Software, is a global software
company that has 25 years of experience developing and marketing business
applications for apparel manufacturers, brand managers, retailers and importers.
Headquartered in Miami, NGC's worldwide customers include Dick's Sporting Goods,
Wilsons Leather, Kellwood, Hugo Boss, Russell Corp., Ralph Lauren Childrenswear,
Haggar Clothing Company, Maidenform, William Carter and VF Corporation. For more
information on the Company, contact: American Software, 470 East Paces Ferry
Rd., Atlanta, GA 30305; (800) 726-2946 or (404) 261-4381. FAX: (404) 264-5206.
INTERNET: www.amsoftware.com or E-mail: ask@amsoftware.com

     Forward-Looking Statements

     This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to
substantial risks and uncertainties. There are a number of factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by statements
made herein. These factors include, but are not limited to, changes in general
economic conditions, technology and the market for the Company's products and
services, including economic conditions within the e-commerce markets; the
timely availability and market acceptance of these products and services; the
challenges and risks associated with integration of acquired product lines and
companies; the effect of competitive products and pricing; the Company's ability
to satisfy in a timely manner the requirements of Section 404 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the rules and regulations adopted under that
Section; the uncertainty of the viability and effectiveness of strategic
alliances; and the irregular pattern of the Company's revenues. For further
information about risks the Company could experience as well as other
information, please refer to the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended April
30, 2004 and other reports and documents subsequently filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission. For more information, contact: Vincent C. Klinges,
Chief Financial Officer, American Software, Inc., (404) 264-5477 or fax: (404)
237-8868.

     e-Intelliprise is a trademark of American Software, Logility is a
registered trademark and Logility Voyager Solutions is a trademark of Logility,
and REDHORSE is a trademark of New Generation Computing. Other products
mentioned in this document are registered, trademarked or service marked by
their respective owners.