The Extra Mile Academy (TEMA) teaches real-world money skills to students while offering trusted tax, bookkeeping, and payroll services to individuals and small businesses in our community.
What We Do
TEMA blends education and service. Students gain hands-on financial literacy and career exploration, while Corey Ross and the tax team provide professional services to the public.
Tax Preparation
Personal and business tax returns prepared by experienced professionals, with a focus on clarity, accuracy, and year round guidance.
Bookkeeping
Monthly and quarterly bookkeeping to help small businesses stay organized, understand their numbers, and make confident decisions.
Payroll
Simple, reliable payroll support so business owners can focus on serving their customers instead of wrestling with calculations and deadlines.
Why Work With TEMA
Community minded service
Fees from tax, bookkeeping, and payroll help sustain TEMA’s mission of teaching financial literacy and providing career exploration opportunities for students.
Experienced leadership
Corey Ross is a financial advisor with decades of experience, and TEMA on 1/2/2026 will purchase the tax practice of longtime Enrolled Agent Gary Thunem, expanding services to the public.
Student impact
Every engagement supports mentoring, training, and real world exposure for students exploring careers in accounting, finance, and related fields.
Opportunities for Students
Ready to take the next step?
Giving students the skills, experience, and opportunities that will last them a lifetime.
From budgeting to investing, to buying a home and managing debt, we provide students with the practical, critical financial literacy skills we wish were offered in school.
We match students with internship opportunities that not only match their interests and aptitudes, but also give them a chance to try out careers, helping them find not only what they want to do, but for whom they want to do it for.