8-K

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                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 8-K

                                 CURRENT REPORT
                     PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
                         SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

       Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) September 12, 2005

                             AMERICAN SOFTWARE, INC.
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             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

            Georgia                     0-12456                58-1098795
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  (State or other jurisdiction      (Commission File          (IRS Employer
       of incorporation)                Number)            Identification No.)

           470 East Paces Ferry Road, N.E.
                   Atlanta, Georgia                               30305
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       (Address of principal executive offices)                (Zip Code)

        Registrant's telephone number, including area code (404) 261-4381

   Former name or former address, if changed since last report: Not applicable

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SECTION 7 - REGULATION FD

ITEM 7.01.  REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE

Incorporated by reference is a press release issued by the Registrant on
September 12, 2005. The press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

SECTION 9 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

ITEM 9.01.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

The following Exhibit is filed as part of this Report:

Exhibit No.     Description
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99.1            Press Release of American Software, Inc., dated September 12,
                2005.

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                                    SIGNATURE

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

                                                   AMERICAN SOFTWARE, INC.
                                                   (Registrant)


     Date:  September 12, 2005                     By:  /s/ VINCENT C. KLINGES
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                                                        Vincent C. Klinges
                                                        Chief Financial Officer

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EX-99.1

                                                                    Exhibit 99.1

      AMERICAN SOFTWARE FILES FORM 12B-25 WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
                                   COMMISSION

    ATLANTA, Sept. 12 -- American Software, Inc.
(Nasdaq: AMSAE) announced that it has filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (the "SEC") a Form 12b-25 notifying the SEC that the American
Software quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended July 31,
2005, which was due to be filed on September 9, 2005, could not be filed within
the prescribed time period. In an August 30, 2005 press release, American
Software had previously announced that it would not be feasible to make this
filing on a timely basis because it has not yet filed its Annual Report on Form
10-K for its fiscal year ended April 30, 2005.

    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, BP (British Petroleum),
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: http://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
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 challenges and risks associated with integration of acquired
product lines and companies; the effect of competitive products and pricing; 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.