{"id":4488,"date":"2025-01-08T12:54:34","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T11:54:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/pl\/?p=4488"},"modified":"2025-07-31T14:55:52","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T12:55:52","slug":"jak-zostac-ksiegowym-w-polsce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/how-to-become-an-accountant-in-poland\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Become an Accountant in Poland"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The accounting profession in Poland is one of the most promising, well-paid, and in-demand. Currently, there is a&nbsp;shortage of specialists in this field. What are the requirements for this profession? What education is necessary? Let&#8217;s dive into this topic.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/how-to-become-an-accountant-in-poland\/#essential-requirements\" >Essential Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/how-to-become-an-accountant-in-poland\/#education\" >Education<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/how-to-become-an-accountant-in-poland\/#certificates\" >Certificates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/how-to-become-an-accountant-in-poland\/#key-responsibilities\" >Key Responsibilities<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"essential-requirements\"><\/span>Essential Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The primary requirements for this profession include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Possessing relevant education<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of labor law basics and adherence to all legal procedures and deadlines<\/li>\n<li>Experience in accounting, as well as skills in working with accounting software<\/li>\n<li>Proficiency in the Polish language at a&nbsp;B2 level or higher<\/li>\n<li>Holding an accountant&#8217;s certificate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"education\"><\/span>Education<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To work as an <a href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/accountant-poland-services\/\">accountant in Poland<\/a>, one must obtain specialized education in accounting.<br \/>\nPoland has many institutions offering programs in this field. Here are just a&nbsp;few examples:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>University of Warsaw<\/li>\n<li>Adam Mickiewicz University in Pozna\u0144<\/li>\n<li>Jagiellonian University in Krak\u00f3w<\/li>\n<li>Warsaw School of Economics<\/li>\n<li>University of Gda\u0144sk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Accounting programs in Poland cover subjects such as financial and managerial accounting, auditing, economics, law, and taxation.<br \/>\nTuition costs vary depending on the level of education and the institution. On average, a&nbsp;bachelor\u2019s degree in accounting costs between 10,000 and 25,000 PLN (2,200\u20135,500 EUR) for the entire program.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"certificates\"><\/span>Certificates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In practice, the type of education a&nbsp;specialist holds is often less critical. The key requirement is having an accountant&#8217;s certificate.<br \/>\nTo obtain this certificate, you must meet two conditions:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>An accountant must have three years of experience in the field and a&nbsp;master&#8217;s degree in accounting. If the candidate doesn\u2019t hold a&nbsp;master\u2019s degree, postgraduate studies in accounting may suffice.<\/li>\n<li>Two years of practical experience in accounting, secondary education or higher, and passing a&nbsp;state accounting exam.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>In Poland, several certifications are available for accountants. The most common ones include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Certificate of the Central Statistical Office (GUS)<\/strong> \u2013 mandatory for auditors, actuaries, and other financial specialists.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chartered Accountant (CA)<\/strong> \u2013 awarded by the Polish Association of Chartered Accountants (SKwP).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Certified Public Accountant (CPA)<\/strong> \u2013 granted by the Association of Chartered Accountants (ACA).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"key-responsibilities\"><\/span>Key Responsibilities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An accountant&#8217;s main responsibilities include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maintaining financial records<\/li>\n<li>Preparing primary documents, such as invoices, delivery notes, and payment orders<\/li>\n<li>Reconciling and verifying financial documents<\/li>\n<li>Preparing profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements<\/li>\n<li>Ensuring financial reporting complies with Polish laws and IFRS standards<\/li>\n<li>Tax reporting \u2013 calculating and paying taxes, such as income tax and VAT, preparing and submitting tax declarations, representing clients during tax inspections<\/li>\n<li>Managing bank accounts and cash flows, preparing payments and issuing invoices, monitoring accounts receivable and payable<\/li>\n<li>Participating in internal and external audits, preparing audit reports, and providing recommendations<\/li>\n<li>Advising management and employees on accounting matters, and participating in financial planning and budgeting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have any questions, write to us at <a href=\"mailto:office@progressholding.pl\" rel=\"noopener\">office@progressholding.pl<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The accounting profession in Poland is one of the most promising, well-paid, and in-demand. 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