Thresholds and planning

Audit thresholds 2022-2026

Thresholds expressed in EUR are translated into PLN each year using the relevant NBP exchange rate. For management and CFO teams, the value lies not in memorising the numbers, but in understanding how to apply them correctly and early enough to secure auditor availability.

14 Apr 20265 min readThresholds / planning
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Historical table for 2022-2026 in PLN.
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Three common traps when applying the 2 out of 3 rule.
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What to do if your company is close to the thresholds.
Executive summary (30 seconds):
EUR thresholds are converted to PLN each year using the NBP rate from the last business day of the preceding financial year (in the table: rate on 31 December). These are the PLN amounts that management and finance teams compare against their own figures.

Audit thresholds 2022-2026 — historical table

Reporting yearEUR/PLN rateRevenue thresholdTotal assets thresholdHeadcount threshold
20224.6899PLN 23,449,500PLN 11,724,75050 FTE
20234.4239PLN 22,119,500PLN 11,059,75050 FTE
20244.2753PLN 21,376,500PLN 10,688,25050 FTE
↑ old thresholds (up to 2024)  |  new thresholds from 2025 (+25%) ↓
20254.2731PLN 26,706,875PLN 13,353,43850 FTE
2026 (based on 2025 data)4.2267PLN 26,416,875PLN 13,208,438*50 FTE

* Thresholds should always be confirmed against the legal wording applicable at the time of decision.

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Two out of three — how to count it properly

  • Trap 1: prior year, not current year — the audit obligation for year N is generally assessed using year N-1 data.
  • Trap 2: headcount means average annual FTE — not the number of people on 31 December.
  • Trap 3: revenue means net revenue from sales — not every other operating or financing line.
From my practice: Important: If the thresholds were met in year N-1, the audit obligation applies to year N even if year N itself turns out weaker.

What to do if you are close to the thresholds

  1. Recalculate the figures using closed accounting data, not forecast.
  2. Check whether legal form, merger or group structure changes the basis of assessment.
  3. Speak to a statutory auditor before the end of the year if you are within a narrow margin around the thresholds, or use a quick audit to confirm readiness.
  4. Consider reserving auditor capacity even if the final conclusion is not yet certain.

Common questions

Do thresholds change every year?
Yes. Because the amounts are linked to EUR, the PLN values change with the applicable exchange rate and sometimes with statutory amendments.
If we are slightly below one threshold, are we automatically outside audit?
Not necessarily. You still need to test all three metrics and consider whether the entity is audited regardless of thresholds or whether contractual requirements make audit necessary.

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