On September 30, 2020, when the market interest rate is 5 percent, Jammer Ltd. issues $11,000,000 of 7 percent, 20-year bonds for $13,761,306. The bonds pay interest on March 31 and September 30. Jammer Ltd. amortizes bond premium by the effective-interest method.

Required

1. Prepare an amortization table for the first four semi-annual interest periods. Jammer amortizes a bond premium by the effective-interest method.

2. Record the issuance of the bonds on September 30, 2020, the accrual of interest at December 31, 2020, and the semi-annual interest payment on March 31, 2021.