Randy Simpson CPA PC 11775 Nicklaus Road Sandy, Utah 84092 Exhibit 16 March 24, 2004 Securities and Exchange Commission 450 Fifth Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20549 RE: International Trust & Financial Systems, Inc. Commission File No. 000-31507 Ladies and Gentlemen: We have read the statements made by International Trust & Financial Systems, Inc., which we understand were filed with the Commission, pursuant to Item 4 of Form 8-K, as part of the Company's Form 8-K report dated March 23, 2004. We agree with the statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K. Signed by, /s/ Randy Simpson CPA PC - ------------------------------------- Randy Simpson CPA PC