We always recommend to convert the same year version from Sage 50/Peachtree to QB Desktop US version. If you are using Sage 50/Peachtree 2012, you should find the trial license of QBD 2012. If you are unable to find it, you may try converting it to QBD 2015. Contact us should you need the trial license of it.
Once you have converted it to QBD 2015, you may try converting directly to QBD 2021.
QB Desktop Pro/Premier is enough for your clients. As their accountant, you may consider using QBD Premier Accountant later. You will utilize the Accountant Toolbox feature.