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November 19, 2025
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Budget and Forecasting without needing 'Full' access.

  • November 19, 2025
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We use Quickbooks Enterprise and would like our sales team to be able to use it for budgeting and forecasting. It seems like "full" access must be given to those users however we do not want those users to have access to payroll. We have tried simply adding other permissions to those users but we keep running into a wall that won't grant them access. Is what I want to do possible?

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MsNorthPND1881
QuickBooks Team
November 19, 2025

Granting access for budgeting and forecasting tasks while safeguarding sensitive financial information, like payroll, can be risky, Dampf. However, by utilizing custom the Area and Activities column, you can strike the perfect balance enabling your sales team to work effectively without putting payroll security at risk.

 

Yes, you're right that full access permissions are required for the Budget and Forecasting function to operate effectively. However, for the Company and Reports Area and Activities sections, it is recommended to set access to "None." These areas provide users unrestricted access to view all transactions, including sensitive payroll information, which may not be relevant to their responsibilities. Limiting access helps protect confidential data and ensures appropriate usage.

Here's how you can edit it:

 

  1. Navigate to the Company tab.
  2. Select User and choose Set Up Users and Roles.
  3. Locate Full Access and click Edit.
  4. Under Company, select None.
  5. For Employees and Payroll, choose None.
  6. In Reports, select None.
  7. Click Ok  to save the changes.

 

 

By configuring QuickBooks Enterprise permissions thoughtfully, you can empower your sales team to handle budgeting and forecasting tasks while safeguarding payroll and other sensitive company data. Regularly reviewing permissions and monitoring activity helps ensure security remains intact while your team has access to the tools they need to succeed. If you need any additional support, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

QuickBooks Team
November 21, 2025

Hello there, Dampf.
 
Just checking in to see if the information about QuickBooks user access we shared helped resolve your issue.
 
Let us know if everything is now working as expected or if you’re experiencing any problems. We’ll be glad to assist further if needed.