Professional Editorial Standards is a pivotal document for EAC and for the editing profession. It sets out what editors should do when performing various stages of editing. It tells employers what to expect from the editors they hire. It shows new editors the range of skills and knowledge they should aspire to. It helps EAC, post-secondary institutions, and other training providers to design material, seminars, and courses on editing. And it's the foundation on which EAC's professional certification of editors is built.