EX-99.23.j.i
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the use of our report
dated April 20, 2000 for the Shepherd Values Growth Fund, the Shepherd Values
Small-Cap Fund, the Shepherd Values International Fund and the Shepherd Values
Fixed Income Fund, and to all references to our firm included in or made a part
of this Post-Effective Amendment No. 47 to AmeriPrime Funds' Registration
Statement on Form N-1A (file No. 33-96826), including the references to our firm
under the heading "Financial Highlights" in the Prospectus and heading
"Accountants" in the Statement of Additional Information.
______/s/_______________________
McCurdy & Associates CPA's, Inc.
Westlake, Ohio
November 16, 2000
