How to keep the sequence for the track effects

Hello. I have a bit technical queston, when I add effects to a track. So, if I add an equalizer first at the track FX table
and next will be a compressor - then the sound after equalization will be compressed? Or to keep the sequence
it is necessary to create bus, and add the EQ at the track FX and compressor to a bus associated to this track?
I want first to add an EQ to the sound and after that to make a compression not vice versa. How it works in Sonar?
If I want to keep the sequence for five effects it is necessary to make several buses, or have to keep the sequence
for these effects at the FX table?