Hello @Hlinders,
I'm glad to see you dropping by here in the Community space about the email you received. I'm here to clarify information about the QuickBooks Online Accountant (QBOA) version.
QBOA is a free subscription that accountants can use to manage clients. Charges only occur if you take advantage and enroll clients in the wholesale discount.
For more information about it, I recommend checking out this section from our website (scroll down to Learn more about the wholesale discount): Wholesale discount FAQs.
Also, phishing, spam, spoofing, or hoax emails are common problems today. The best protection against these security risks is awareness and prevention. I've attached an article you can use to know more about how to spot fake ones: Identify suspicious activity, phishing scams, and potential fraud.
Please don't hesitate to get back to us here in the Community space. I'll keep an eye on your response. Take care always.