Exhibit (j)
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the reference to our firm under the captions "Financial
Highlights" and "Independent Auditors and Reports to Shareholders" and to the
incorporation by reference of our report dated June 2, 2000, in the Registration
Statement of Cash Account Trust on Form N-1A filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission in this Post-Effective Amendment No. 20 to the Registration
Statement under the Securities Act of 1933 (File No. 33-32476) and in this
Amendment No. 21 to the Registration Statement under the Investment Company Act
of 1940 (File No. 811-5970).
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Chicago, Illinois
July 31, 2000