EX-23.1 5 doc5.txt EXHIBIT 23.1 EXHIBIT 23.1 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED POUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement on Form S-8 of International Trust & Financial Systems, Inc. (the "Company") of our report dated April 6, 2004 which appears in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the years ended December 31, 2003 and 2002. MALONE & BAILEY, PLLC Houston, Texas July 15, 2004 1