include an introduction indicating and address the 3 cases. In the body of the paper, answer the related questions for each case. utilize heading the distinguish the different cases. include a conclusion summarizing the cases and how they relate to each other overall.

Please include a references.

Case 1:

How is fraud committed on behalf of an organization (such as financial statement fraud) different from fraud committed against an organization (such as embezzlement)? In your answer, address how the different types of fraud are committed, who usually commits each type, and who benefits from the fraud.

Case 2:

One of the most controversial topics to affect the accounting profession has been earnings management. Companies sometimes manage their earnings to match analysts' projections. While the accounting literature doesn't give accounting professionals a clear definition of earnings management, many people have been critical of companies for managing earnings, saying that most managed financial statements are fraudulent. Discuss the pros and cons of earnings management and determine whether earnings management is the same as financial statement fraud.

Case 3:

Discuss the positive and negative effects of regulations on combating fraud.