CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
Published on March 28, 1997
EXHIBIT 23
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statements on Form S-8 (Nos. 33-71792, 33-55117 and 33-52871) and on Form S-3
(Nos. 33-62979 and 333-07751) of Barrett Business Services, Inc. of our report
dated February 4, 1997 appearing on page 29 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
/s/ Price Waterhouse LLP
PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP
Portland, Oregon
March 27, 1997