Contact us in private and we may help to provide the one time (outright) license for QBD 2021.

Hi LHDB. Thanks for connecting with us here. I'd like to help make sure you get the help you need so you can get back to doing what you love. 

In order to learn more about the product cost, you'll have to contact our Sales Team for more info on discounts. You can contact our Sales Team by dialing: 1 888-829-8589. The hours of operation are Mon - Fri 9:00 - 18:30 and Sat - Sun from 10:00 - 16:00 EST. You're more than welcome to keep me posted on how you make out. I'll be on standby

How do I obtain an one time license?  I currently have QB Premier 2018 and cannot open a company file my accountant has created. Hoping a newer version will help!

@alpine_flower 

Ask your accountant which QB Desktop year version they use.

Hi alpine_flower,

You can update your QuickBooks Desktop product to the latest release here.  For assistance with licensing, please contact our QuickBooks Desktop specialists at 1-833-317-2226, Mon-Fri: 9am-8pm ET.

Feel free to reach out again, if you have any other questions.  We would be glad to help!