THOMAS P. MONAHAN CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT 208 LEXINGTON AVENUE PATERSON, NEW JERSEY 07502 (973) 790-8775 January 21, 2001 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Amended S-8 registration statement (File no.000-28461) of our report dated April 28, 2000 on our audits of the consolidated financial statements of Highland Holdings International, Inc. as of December 31, 1999, and for the year then ended. /s/ Thomas P. Monahan - --------------------- Thomas P. Monahan Certified Public Accountant January 21, 2001