A CIMA licensee may find him/herself in a change of occupation that does not support the maintenance of the CIMA designation. Under these circumstances, the licensee may choose to drop his/her certification. Licensees who are not under review by IMCA’s Professional Review Board may contact IMCA regarding these circumstances. The licensee may relinquish his/her right to use the CIMA and Certified Investment Management Analyst marks. Please note that any fees paid to the date of the request are nonrefundable. Licensees who have not met the renewal requirements before the expiration date of the renewal period are not eligible for this voluntary drop category. Reinstatement is available pursuant to the reinstatement guidelines.