EXHIBIT 23.3 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT We consent to the use in this Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-4/A of our report dated March 23, 2001, relating to the financial statements of Peppermill Capital Corporation, and to the reference to our Firm under the caption "Experts" in such Registration Statement. /s/ KAUFMAN, ROSSIN & CO., P.A. Miami, Florida June 25, 2001