Internally, the IS auditor deals directly with all levels of management in the university. The incumbent works with the audit staff, managers and senior officers of the universities and System Office, especially with information systems. The incumbent must maintain a good working knowledge of the information systems developments at the university. Consideration should be given to attending IS steering committee meetings. Externally, the IS auditor maintains close relationships with the ISACA organization in order to keep abreast of trends and developments in the IS auditing profession. He/she has regular dealings with managers and partners of the university's external auditors to obtain material including information that should be disseminated to the audit staff and management of the university. He/she maintains contact with audit software vendors to stay abreast of development in the field.