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  • 1.  Digital CMA Certificate

    Posted 06-08-2025 01:18 AM

    Hi all. I was informed that IMA is transitioning to digital certificates thereby allowing persons to print their certificate. Has any recent recipients received their certificate digitally? If yes, how was it delivered? Also, what are your thoughts on this change?



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    YANIKE LEE CMA
    Accountant
    Providenciales
    Turks and Caicos Islands
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  • 2.  RE: Digital CMA Certificate

    Posted 06-09-2025 02:01 AM
    Yes, I have received digital certificate. It is shared in credly at the same time as digital badge.


    However, where and when is the notification of not providing physical certificate available?


    Regards
    Kushnabh






  • 3.  RE: Digital CMA Certificate

    Posted 07-02-2025 10:11 AM

    How long after getting your certificate number did you get the email from Credly to accept your badge?



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    David Stewart CMA
    Director/Manager
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    United States
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  • 4.  RE: Digital CMA Certificate

    Posted 07-02-2025 01:26 PM
    I got the credly email two weeks after my result.



    Regards
    Kushnabh






  • 5.  RE: Digital CMA Certificate

    Posted 06-10-2025 05:42 AM

    Yes, I too received a digital certificate through Credly. Also received physical copy today by courier. But, the physical copy is unlike what they used to send before with Golden embossing and would look like an actual professional certificate. I miss that format and style. Now it's just color coded and normal printed certificate.  



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    Vinay S S CMA
    Analyst
    BANGALORE
    India
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  • 6.  RE: Digital CMA Certificate

    Posted 08-20-2025 10:54 AM
    Edited by Wenqi Li 08-20-2025 10:59 AM

    I also received digital certificates. You will receive an email from Credly. I really do not like this change and feel disappointed. I preferred the traditional physical certificate. The current digital certificate copy does not look like a professional certificate. I rather pay additional fee to get the physical certificate and hope they can provide this service.   



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  • 7.  RE: Digital CMA Certificate

    Posted 08-20-2025 12:40 PM
    I agree! If they are looking to cut costs, fine. Let us shoulder it if we want the real certificate.




  • 8.  RE: Digital CMA Certificate

    Posted 08-20-2025 01:31 PM

    Likewise, I also prefer a physical certificate. The option to pay for it is a welcomed suggestion.



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    YANIKE LEE CMA
    Accountant
    Providenciales
    Turks and Caicos Islands
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  • 9.  RE: Digital CMA Certificate

    Posted 08-21-2025 07:15 AM

    I felt the same way-wasn't a fan of it either. But here's a good workaround: you can head to Michael's and have them print the digital certificate, then get it framed. That's exactly what I'm planning to do and I'll display it right next to my CPA frame.



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    Nedal Abuzaki CMA
    Director/Manager
    Clearwater FL
    United States
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  • 10.  RE: Digital CMA Certificate

    Posted 08-21-2025 10:17 AM

    Yea I sent mine off to a print shop and got it put on 14X11 certificate paper to match my diploma - Just need to go get it framed now.

    I certainly would have preferred the old certificate style that looked more formal rather than the current design on a white background with colored boarders. Think it'll still turn out looking nice in my office though.



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    Joseph Rutledge CMA
    Other
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