Which user can have a password set up during the EasyStep Interview in QuickBooks?

During the EasyStep Interview in QuickBooks, the Administrator user can set a password as a part of the initial setup process. This step is crucial for establishing control over the company file and ensuring that access to sensitive financial data is restricted to authorized personnel only.

While it might be true that external accountants can have their access defined later, the EasyStep Interview specifically allows the Administrator to create the initial security structure, including a password to safeguard the company file. Because the Administrator's role typically involves managing user permissions and security settings, it's vital that this user is the one to establish the password during the setup phase.

The option indicating that passwords cannot be set during the EasyStep Interview does not reflect the functionality of QuickBooks, as the software clearly allows for this critical step at the outset. Similarly, while all users may eventually have their own access controls, the focus during the EasyStep Interview is specifically on the Administrator’s capacity to create initial security measures.