EX-99.23.j.i

                                                 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption  "Accountants"  in the
The  Cash  Fund's  Statement  of  Additional  Information  being  filed  in  the
Registration  Statement (Form N-1A) of AmeriPrime  Funds with the Securities and
Exchange Commission in this Post-Effective  Amendment No. 45 to the Registration
Statement  under the  Securities  Act of 1933  (File No.  33-96826)  and in this
Amendment No. 46 to the Registration  Statement under the Investment Company Act
of 1940 (File No. 811-9096).

                                                                /s/
                                                              ERNST & YOUNG LLP



Chicago, Illinois
October 17, 2000